Alberta to offer trade designation for Class 1 drivers in June 2027

Alberta will launch a trade designation for Class 1 commercial drivers in June 2027, offering journeyperson certification for truck driving. Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen said commercial…

Red Seal certification gaining traction amid challenges

Momentum is gathering to make truck driving a Red Seal trade, but challenges must be overcome before this becomes a reality. “The snowball is getting bigger,” said Craig Faucette, chief…

PTTAC backs Alberta’s new apprenticeship-style Class 1 training

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) is applauding Alberta’s newly announced Class 1 Learning Pathway, calling the flexible, apprenticeship-style approach a significant step toward improving training standards and…

PTTAC to use three-pronged strategy to achieve Red Seal objective

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) will utilize a three-pronged approach – education, communication and support – as works toward making truck driving a designated Red Seal trade.

PMTC names enforcement gaps, unqualified drivers, and jurisdiction issues as key trucking challenges

Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) president Mike Millian can identify a long list of changes that would improve safety, fairness, and professionalism in trucking. Stronger compliance audits, better…

PTTAC pushes for national standards in truck driver training

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) is calling for national standards and greater oversight of commercial truck driver training schools to address safety concerns. (Photo: PTTAC) “The…

Recognizing challenges, industry support required to achieve Red Seal for truck driving

Drumming up industry support, keeping egos in check and recognizing challenges should be the first steps to getting truck driving recognized as a Red Seal occupation…

Red Seal of approval

My recent maiden voyage captaining an 18-wheeler convinced me that truck driving should be a Red Seal occupation. The Red Seal program sets national standards for skills and knowledge within…