BCTA names Earle as president/ CEO

LANGLEY, BC - The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) will begin the new year with a new president and Chief Executive Officer. The association announced Dave Earle will assume the role on Jan. 8, 2018. In the role he will be responsible for the overall management and direction of the provincial association, as well as promoting its interests and the interests of members with governments, the business community, and the public.

Yako stepping down as BCTA chief

LANGLEY, BC - Louise Yako has announced that by the end of this year she will step down as president and Chief Executive Officer of the British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) - a role she has held for six years. She has been a staff member of the province's largest trucking association for two decades. "I am so fortunate to have been able to work at this great organization that represents such a necessary industry. Over the years, I've had the privilege to work with and for knowledgeable, dedicated and supportive members," she said in a written announcement. "BCTA has survived and thrived for more than 100 years. I know that its future will be at least as successful as its past."

B.C. trucking industry: Here’s help for your kids’ schooling

LANGELY, B.C.-The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) offers several scholarship opportunities to children of member company owners and employees: the BCTA Motor Carrier Member Scholarship for motor carrier members and the BCTA Associate Member Scholarship for associate members.

BCTA cites policy work and wins for 2016

KELOWNA, BC - The BC Trucking Association is citing a broad range of policy work and gains in the last year, affecting topics from safety to the regulatory environment and taxes.

BCTA hires new policy director

LANGLEY, BC -- The BC Trucking Association (BCTA) has hired Cory Paterson as its new director - policy, in a role that involves advancing association positions and interests.

BCTA Offering Leadership Communications Training

LANGLEY, BC -- The British Columbia Trucking Association has negotiated a deal exclusively for its members so they can get special training when it comes to improving their communications skills.

B.C. truckers keep border crossing

ALDERGROVE, B.C. -- Chalk a victory up for B.C. truckers.

B.C. ready to recognize safe carriers

LANGLEY, B.C. -- After much planning B.C.'s trucking industry will finally be able to participate in the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.

BC Government Warms Up for National Trucking Week

VICTORIA - After having to work through a summer that saw anti-trucking billboards, truckers in BC get some nice words from the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Pro-rated licence fees on the horizon in B.C.

LANGLEY, B.C. -- The B.C. Trucking Association has revealed the provincial government has provisionally approved pro-rated licence fees for commercial trucks and buses.

Website forecasts highway driving conditions

VICTORIA -- A campaign is underway on Canada's west coast to increase awareness among highway drivers on the importance of being prepared for winter driving before heading out on the road.

BCTA Chief Thanks Truck Drivers

LANGLEY, BC -- National Trucking Week began today, meant as a time to appreciate the role of trucking in Canadian life, and particularly to applaud the skill and professionalism of its drivers.

Truck safety is more than a numbers game

LANGLEY, B.C. -- Bald tires, faulty brakes, 40 percent out of service, 70 percent taken off the road... scary "statistics" about trucks make great headlines but don't tell the whole story.

BCTA: TransLink plan still not looking out for truckers

VANCOUVER -- B.C.'s transport regulator has acknowledged provincial truckers' concerns with its much-hyped 2010 10-Year Transportation Plan. It just doesn't look like it wants to do anything about it.

BCTA adds classified section to website

LANGLEY, B.C. -- As part of their strategy to provide tools and support to members tackling labor shortages, the BC Trucking Association (BCTA) has added a new feature on their transportation career website.