Regulations Paperwork must be in order for carriers to avoid liability issues June 6, 2017 KELOWNA, B.C. – Carriers take huge risks transporting valuable goods from a shipper to a receiver, and according to Michael Silva, a lawyer with Whitelaw Twining Law, bills of lading…
Business Management Economist predicts B.C.’s trucking sector will continue to flourish June 3, 2017 KELOWNA, B.C. – B.C. economist Ken Peacock believes the provincial trucking industry has a bright future and will continue to grow in the coming years. Speaking during the B.C. Trucking…
Human Resources National Professional Truck Driving Championships canceled for 2017 May 15, 2017 WINNIPEG, Man. – This year’s National Professional Truck Driving Championships that were slated to occur Sept. 15-16 in Winnipeg have been canceled. Provincial trucking associations have also been putting a…
Human Resources BCTA names policy director February 7, 2017 LANGLEY, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has named Cory Paterson its new director of policy. Paterson assumes the role Feb. 22. He’ll be responsible for advancing BCTA’s policy…
Regulations MTA executive director excited to have official seat at the table with New West Partnership November 26, 2016 WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoba premier Brian Pallister announced Nov. 17 that his province had joined the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), making Manitoba an official member of the western…
Health & Safety New rest area coming to Okanagan Connector September 20, 2016 MERRITT, B.C. – A new rest area will be built between Merritt and Kelowna, B.C., providing truckers and tourists alike a safe place to stop along the Okanogan Connector stretch…
Mobile and IT Commercial carriers operating in B.C. to be able to apply for permits online September 20, 2016 VICTORIA, B.C. – In an effort to save drivers time, the B.C. government announced a new system for the commercial trucking industry allowing carriers traveling within the province to apply…
Infrastructure BCTA touts planned Hwy. 13 improvements at Aldergrove/Lynden border crossing August 23, 2016 LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) is applauding the provincial government’s announcement that approximately $25.5 million will be allocated to widen Hwy. 13 to support border enhancements…
Equipment BCTA highlights ‘Jake’ brakes with National Trucking Week around the corner August 18, 2016 LANGLEY, B.C. – We’ve all seen the signs coming into a community advising truckers to ‘please avoid the use of engine brakes.’ Also known as ‘Jake’ or ‘Jacobs’ brake, the…
Infrastructure Construction of new Delta truck parking facility begins August 6, 2016 DELTA, B.C. – The British Columbia government has broken ground on a new truck parking facility in Delta, B.C., aimed at benefiting commercial drivers traveling to or working in the…
Human Resources BCTA announces new board and executive committee members June 14, 2016 KELOWNA, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) announced members of its board of directors and executive committee during its Annual AGM Meeting and Management Conference June 10-12. The…
Business Management Dealing with a disaster June 13, 2016 BCTA conference attendees get lesson on managing catastrophic incidents
Business Management BC trucking industry on steady climb June 13, 2016 BC economist paints economic picture for BCTA conference attendees
Human Resources Delivering on their promises May 14, 2016 ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Though women are starting to make up a higher proportion of trucking industry employees than ever before, the numbers remain very small in comparison to men, concurred…
Health & Safety ‘I’ll sleep when I’m dead’ May 13, 2016 Truxpo session addresses affects of fatigue on truck drivers
