October 2, 2006
Hours of Service Seminars
Due to the over-whelming response to the previous Hours of Service Seminars, there will be a third session. If you are interested in attending please Click here to register.
August 1st, 2006
Hours of Service Seminars
Saskatchewan Trucking Association will be holding Hours of Service Seminars in both Regina and Saskatoon. These seminars are open to STA Members and Non-Members. Click here to register.
February 6th, 2006
Transporting Wood Packaging Materials Across BorderTRUCK WORLD April 20-22, Toronto, Canada
Truck World is the largest trade show for Canada's trucking industry. Dubbed as "Canada's National Truck Show", Truck World 2006 will showcase more than 400 exhibitors in 300,000 square feet of space. Exhibitors and attendees come from all across Canada and the United States. Held at the International Centre in Toronto, some 20,000 visitors are expected to attend the 3-day event. For more details, call (416) 614-5817 or visit our website at www.truckworld.ca.
November 20th, 2005
New Hours of Service Regulations for January 1st, 2007
The Canadian Trucking Alliance today welcomed the announcement from Transport Canada that the new Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations are about to be published in Canada Gazette Part II...
October 10th, 2005
US Hours of Service & Examples
Among the changes in the 2005 rules, perhaps the most significant relates to the split-sleeper option. That’s the option that allows a driver to split his/her required ten consecutive hours of rest into two separate, non-consecutive breaks...
September 21st, 2005
Guidance Document for Carriers Operating Refrigerated Trailers into California
If you haul refrigerated product into California, please review the enclosed document. This is a FAQ guidance document for carriers operating refrigerated trailers into California and the impact of State environmental regulation on your equipment...
September 7th, 2005
Changes to US hours of service rules will have major implications for Canadian carriers
The US federal government has published its new hours of service rules for truck drivers and they include a bombshell that the Canadian and provincial trucking associations say could have major negative implications...
August 24th, 2005
August 3rd, 2005
The initial C-TPAT application submission process for Highway Carriers is now available Online. Click here to view the online application submission process. The paper submission process will no longer be available.
Wood Packaging Materials
New requirements for wood packaging materials are slated to be implemented September 16, 2005.....
July 5th, 2005
WESTAC Takes Initiative to Deal With Freight Demand
WESTAC is doing its part to prevent another shock to shippers and transport providers by assembling consensus forecasts of demand (includes PDF Forecast Sheet).....
May 24th, 2005
CTA Board Maximum Wheelbase Questionaire (Questionaire Removed)
The truck manufacturers are currently designing the 2007 model year trucks. These trucks will incorporate the new 2007 engines which will be required to meet the new EPA standards.....
May 6th, 2005
Clarification of PAPS Policy
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued updated procedures for presentation of documents and processing of Pre-Arrival Processing System (PAPS) shipments.
CTA Request for Information Regarding Idling
CTA has been invited by the US EPA to participate in an all day workshop, June 28th, to develop a model state (or provincial) idling law.....
May 2nd, 2005
CTA Spring Meeting
The CTA has once again kept all associations well informed about the issues that affect our industry. The conference was attended by Doug Barry, Doug Siemens, Scott Johnson and Hank Wolbaum.
April 29th, 2005
Truck FAQ (PDF, Adobe Acrobat Required)
FAQ on the Trade Act. Note that as of May 16, trucks with BRASS loads will be returned to Canada if the driver does not have a FAST card. Provisions are made for team drivers.
April 5th, 2005
Freight Sustainability Demonstration Program (FSDP)
As a member of Canada’s freight transportation community, your organization plays a vital role in Canada’s economy.....
New Info Regarding Storage of Explosives
Explosives Information.....
March 22nd, 2005
New Service from HRSDC Labour Program
In May of 2001 a new service was established by the labour Program of Human Resources Development Canada.....
February 10th, 2005
Technistrat Survey
Industry Canada has asked our association to help them with an important project, and we have agreed. Many studies over the past several years have highlighted.....
