Bestpass partners with Comdata on permit orders

Bestpass and Comdata have partnered so fleets and owner-operators can save money ordering permits. Comdata offers more than 500 types of permits…

Portal aims to simplify permitting oversize loads in Ontario

Hauling oversized loads in Ontario can be an administrative nightmare, but a new portal set to be rolled out in January aims to make it easier for fleets to obtain…

Alberta takes steps to ease regulatory burden on truck drivers during Covid-19 response

EDMONTON, Alta. – Truck drivers in Alberta will be able to work for longer hours, be exempt from road bans and some municipal bylaws, and have to apply for fewer…

Licence and permit processing disruptions during Covid-19 crisis

VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Covid-19 crisis has forced several delays and suspensions with licensing and permit processes in the trucking industry, including the closure of the B.C. Trucking Association’s (BCTA)…

Alberta updates oversize and weight regulation to reduce red tape

EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta government has updated its Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation to reflect what it called “modern vehicle configurations and equipment.” Having not been updated in…

Ontario issuing permits for smart lift axles, longer wheelbase tractors

TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is now allowing carriers to apply for permits to operate smart lift axles on trailers, and longer tractors with multi-axle trailers.

B.C. government announces new truck parking facility

NORTH SURREY, B.C. – The B.C. government has committed $17 million toward a new parking facility for truckers on Hwy. 17 under the Port Mann Bridge, and plans to streamline…

Commercial carriers operating in B.C. to be able to apply for permits online

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…