Saskatchewan Trucking Association

News Archive 2007

December 19, 2007

The following information was provided to the STA from the Port Trade Information Office in Blaine Washington.

Year End Procedures

Selection Process

December 14, 2007

New Generation Tires Reduce Emissions for more information please read article

December 12, 2007

There is a driver shortage escalating across Canada. Studies have been released from the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.

For more information read Driver Shortage

Alberta's Professional Driver Certificate Program in Jeopardy.

For more information Read

It is that time of year again to apply for your safe driving award. Requirements: driven a commercial vehicle with no less than 50,000 km, and no less than seven months during the calendar year, without being in a preventable accident.

You are not eligible if your drivers license has been revoked for any reason.

Applications must be received on or before February 28, 2008 in order to qualify.

The 2007 Program is a user fee program. For pricing please see Fee Structure

Please complete Application - page one

Application - page two - Complete this section only if you were in a non preventable accident.

December 7, 2007

Did you know that the STA has advertising opportunities at great prices for members.

We also have affordable prices for non-members. Your advertisement could be on this website for thousands of people to see on a daily basis.

Be sure to check it out our rates advertising rates

Contact Georgetta

December 5, 2007

The latest version of the Western Canadian Highway News is now available for viewing.

Check out the article on the STA Executive Director Al Rosseker. The magazine is in two parts.

Part One

Part Two

SGI has released the 2006 collision statistics newsletter. It details the number of injuries and fatalities on Saskatchewan's roadways.

The information comes from SGI's Traffic Accident Information System (TAIS). TAIS is a computer-based system that compiles information on traffic collisions occurring on Saskatchewan roadways. This information is captured from traffic collisions reported by Saskatchewan law enforcement and SGI's team of claims adjusters.

Report

November 29, 2007

The following information is for members only. This is only a smart part of the many benefits of being a member.

The STA offers merchandise at a reduced cost Click here

Products and Training is available for non-members please call for non-member pricing.

Should you wish to become a valued member of the STA please contact Georgetta at the STA or email Georgetta

To become a member please complete the form Application

We also offer driver training and other training courses at a reduced cost for members Training

Wal-Mart seeks to Double Truck Fuel Economy by 2015 for more information Read this article

Saskatchewan Workers Compensation has announced a decrease in Employer Premiums. For more information please read WCB

CTA Urges Finance Committee to recommend incentives for investment in Green Trucks and Harmonization of key business input Tax with the GST in the federal budget.

For more information please see article

November 28, 2007

The STA would like to introduce to you Highways and Infrastructure Minister Honurable Wayne Elhard. He is also responsible for the Highway Traffic Board.

For more information on Wayne - please read his Bio

November 23, 2007

The American Trucking Association prepared a document on the importance of commercial truck traffic.

For more information please read this article When Trucks Stop...The Economy Stops..

Canadian Trucking Alliance Asks Truck Manufacturers to Make Anti-Rollover Devices Mandatory on All New Heavy Trucks

For more information please read the News Release

Check out the many new job postings listed under Drivers, Mechanics, Office Staff & Miscellaneous jobs.

Please note: STA Members if you are looking to fill a position at your place of employment, please contact Georgetta at the STA office.

The STA can update the website daily and can add you job posting at no cost.

November 8, 2007

The Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Transport Minister to take action to prevent provinces from opting out of the Harmonized Hours of Services (HOS) Rules for Truck Drivers.

For more information CTA News Release

October 31, 2007

The Canadian Trucking Alliance urges US Gov't to Retain Driver Hours Rules

For more information CTA News Release

October 25, 2007

The City of Saskatoon would like you to know about their very informative website. For more information please visit - Trucking Programs

October 22, 2007

The STA would like to thank the many generous sponsors who contributed to their recent Annual convention.Without the support from these sponsors, this event would not take place.- Sponsors

October 12, 2007

SARM, SUMA, DEPT. HIGHWAYS & GOV'T RELATIONS ANNOUNCE PRIMARY WEIGHT CORRIDORS

Check out the latest announcement

October 10, 2007

The STA and Von Bulow Graphics and Vinyl are proud to present to STA Members, 20% off Fleet Decals,Dealer Decals and any vehicle vinyl application and design.

For more information call the STA at (306)569-9696 or toll free at 1-800-563-7623.

For more information check out this ad Von Bulow Graphics

August 3, 2007

STA WELCOMES THEIR NEWEST MEMBERS
STA Members

July 31, 2007

CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE WATCHING U.S. CABATAGE ENFORCEMENT

Click here for more information

U.S. COURT APPEALS ISSUES OF HOURS OF SERVICE

For more information please read

Hours of Service Ruling

July 25, 2007

STA PROUD TO LAUNCH THEIR LATEST VENTURE

The STA is very proud of their latest accomplisment with the detailing of one of their trucks for the National Truck Driving Championship. The local media was out to broadcast this national event.

Watch for it on the streets.

STA wants to welcome their newest members!

New Members

July 4, 2007

Please check out the latest news release from the Ontario Trucking Association.

Mandatory Activation of Speed Limiters on Trucks Gets Green Light from Ontario Government

News Release

July 3, 2007

New Trip Inspection Standard for Trucks Begins National Rollout July 1

For more information please click here Overview Click here Detailed Trip Inspection

June 13, 2007

"Securing our Future"

Plan to attend this information session dedicated to increasing security measures in all sectors of the trucking industry. For more information please read -- Securing our future

You can also read the notes from the last meeting -- Meeting Minutes

Effective July 1, 2007

Under new regulations, all commercial vehicles (trucks/power units registered over 5,000Kg RGVW), and any trailers or semi-trailers that they are towing, must be inspected by the driver or a qualified person every 24 hours ..for more information
Trip Inspection

Trucking Chief Speaks out on Theatre of Security

The CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance told a conference of US, Mexican and Canadian trade and transportation stakeholders that the Canada-US border is thickening and governments, mainly at the national level, "continue to heap costs on transborder trucking under the cloak of security."

David Bradley was speaking to a conference of the North American Super Corridor Coalition (NASCO) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Bradley said that the trucking industry has had to cope with at least a dozen new US security measures in the last six years. "It is really the theatre of security," he said. "No one seems to be doing a cost-benefit analysis and we don�t know where it will end."

"If our political leaders really do want the North American trade bloc to be able to compete with the emerging economic super powers in Asia or even the European Union, then they must consider the costs that the supply chain has to absorb," he said.

Bradley earned a number of rounds applause for his straight forward assessment of "the thickening border" to the predominantly American audience.

For more information, please contact Rebecka Torn Director, Communications Canadian Trucking Alliance (v) 416.249.7401 x 224 (c) 403.993.6666 (f) 1.866.713.4188 www.cantruck.ca

May 25, 2007

The Chevron Diesel Technician of the Month program is a recognition and reward program designed to acknowledge outstanding diesel technicians.

Recognizing the best diesel technicians is important to their career growth, self-esteem, and well being. It sends a positive message to new and prospective technicians, while continually rewarding a job well done.

The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents� Association (ATSSA) endorses this program and acts as the governing body to sanction and administer the Chevron Diesel Technician Award Program for Canada. The ATSSA has formed a judging committee to receive applications and make a selection on a monthly basis. The ATSSA will provide selection criteria and recommendations for an approved training program that can be put in place by award winners.

For more information please see the brochure Technician Award Program

Contact Genevieve Desaulniers, Marketing Coordinator (Canada)

Chevron Global Lubricants - North America Texaco Products Inc. 6975-A Pacific Circle Mississauga, Ont L5T 2H3

Tel 905 670-6470, Ext #245 Fax 905 670-6476
E-mail: gdcm@chevron.com

May 7, 2007

SGI has added important information for commercial carriers

SGI

May 4, 2007

Training Manager Jim McQuoid and STA Preisdent Denis Prud'homme attended a meeting in Edmonton in regards to Trailer Thefts. The contents of the meeting are provided in the news release.

Click here for News Release .

The Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan will host the Celebrate Success Awards Gala on Tuesday May 15, 2007.

Yanke Group of Companies will be inducted into the SABEX Hall of Fame.

Yanke Group is being honored for their longstanding leadership, commitment and community participation in the Saskatoon region.

We are very honored to be presenting this award to Mr. Russel Marcoux at the Celebrate Success Gala dinner on May 15th at TCU Place.

We invite all interested Saskatchewan Trucking Association members and the general public to purchase a ticket and be in attendance to support Yanke Group at this banquet.

For more information, Click here to attend.

April 16, 2007

SGI IMPLEMENTS NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ISSUING PERMITS

Effective April 21, 2007, the SGI Permit Office will be implementing a new computer system for issuing permits. For more information, Click here.

March 13, 2007

3) Transportation Safety Board of Canada - See Links page, Government of Canada

March 12, 2007

1) National Issues - Lunch bag let-down!

2) Provincial Issues - Auto Fund 2007 Rate Proposal.

3) CRA forms for meals - See Links page, Government of Canada


Board of Directors STA History Interesting Facts Member Benefits Cost Savings of Membership Member Fees Why Join the STA? You Need the STA if... Road Ban Fax Newsletter JJ Keller Safe Driving Program Products Scholarships Truck Heroes Heavy Equipment Program Driving Championships Golf Classic Management Conference Trucking Funspiel Truck Driver Training Industry Training Air Brakes & Brake Adjustment Instructor Training RV & Heavy Trailer Courses Training Schedule Drivers Mechanics Office Staff Miscellaneous Jobs	News Archive 2007 December 19, 2007 The following information was provided to the STA from the Port Trade Information Office in Blaine Washington. Year End Procedures Selection Process December 14, 2007 New Generation Tires Reduce Emissions for more information please read article December 12, 2007 There is a driver shortage escalating across Canada. Studies have been released from the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council. For more information read Driver Shortage Alberta's Professional Driver Certificate Program in Jeopardy. For more information Read It is that time of year again to apply for your safe driving award. Requirements: driven a commercial vehicle with no less than 50,000 km, and no less than seven months during the calendar year, without being in a preventable accident. You are not eligible if your drivers license has been revoked for any reason. Applications must be received on or before February 28, 2008 in order to qualify. The 2007 Program is a user fee program. For pricing please see Fee Structure Please complete Application - page one Application - page two - Complete this section only if you were in a non preventable accident. December 7, 2007 Did you know that the STA has advertising opportunities at great prices for members. We also have affordable prices for non-members. Your advertisement could be on this website for thousands of people to see on a daily basis. Be sure to check it out our rates advertising rates Contact Georgetta December 5, 2007 The latest version of the Western Canadian Highway News is now available for viewing. Check out the article on the STA Executive Director Al Rosseker. The magazine is in two parts. Part One Part Two SGI has released the 2006 collision statistics newsletter. It details the number of injuries and fatalities on Saskatchewan's roadways. The information comes from SGI's Traffic Accident Information System (TAIS). TAIS is a computer-based system that compiles information on traffic collisions occurring on Saskatchewan roadways. This information is captured from traffic collisions reported by Saskatchewan law enforcement and SGI's team of claims adjusters. Report November 29, 2007 The following information is for members only. This is only a smart part of the many benefits of being a member. The STA offers merchandise at a reduced cost Click here Products and Training is available for non-members please call for non-member pricing. Should you wish to become a valued member of the STA please contact Georgetta at the STA or email Georgetta To become a member please complete the form Application We also offer driver training and other training courses at a reduced cost for members Training Wal-Mart seeks to Double Truck Fuel Economy by 2015 for more information Read this article Saskatchewan Workers Compensation has announced a decrease in Employer Premiums. For more information please read WCB CTA Urges Finance Committee to recommend incentives for investment in Green Trucks and Harmonization of key business input Tax with the GST in the federal budget. For more information please see article November 28, 2007 The STA would like to introduce to you Highways and Infrastructure Minister Honurable Wayne Elhard. He is also responsible for the Highway Traffic Board. For more information on Wayne - please read his Bio November 23, 2007 The American Trucking Association prepared a document on the importance of commercial truck traffic. For more information please read this article When Trucks Stop...The Economy Stops.. Canadian Trucking Alliance Asks Truck Manufacturers to Make Anti-Rollover Devices Mandatory on All New Heavy Trucks For more information please read the News Release Check out the many new job postings listed under Drivers, Mechanics, Office Staff & Miscellaneous jobs. Please note: STA Members if you are looking to fill a position at your place of employment, please contact Georgetta at the STA office. The STA can update the website daily and can add you job posting at no cost. November 8, 2007 The Canadian Trucking Alliance Urges Transport Minister to take action to prevent provinces from opting out of the Harmonized Hours of Services (HOS) Rules for Truck Drivers. For more information CTA News Release October 31, 2007 The Canadian Trucking Alliance urges US Gov't to Retain Driver Hours Rules For more information CTA News Release October 25, 2007 The City of Saskatoon would like you to know about their very informative website. For more information please visit - Trucking Programs October 22, 2007 The STA would like to thank the many generous sponsors who contributed to their recent Annual convention.Without the support from these sponsors, this event would not take place.- Sponsors October 12, 2007 SARM, SUMA, DEPT. HIGHWAYS & GOV'T RELATIONS ANNOUNCE PRIMARY WEIGHT CORRIDORS Check out the latest announcement October 10, 2007 The STA and Von Bulow Graphics and Vinyl are proud to present to STA Members, 20% off Fleet Decals,Dealer Decals and any vehicle vinyl application and design. For more information call the STA at (306)569-9696 or toll free at 1-800-563-7623. For more information check out this ad Von Bulow Graphics August 3, 2007 STA WELCOMES THEIR NEWEST MEMBERS STA Members July 31, 2007 CANADIAN TRUCKING ALLIANCE WATCHING U.S. CABATAGE ENFORCEMENT Click here for more information U.S. COURT APPEALS ISSUES OF HOURS OF SERVICE For more information please read Hours of Service Ruling July 25, 2007 STA PROUD TO LAUNCH THEIR LATEST VENTURE The STA is very proud of their latest accomplisment with the detailing of one of their trucks for the National Truck Driving Championship. The local media was out to broadcast this national event. Watch for it on the streets. STA wants to welcome their newest members! New Members July 4, 2007 Please check out the latest news release from the Ontario Trucking Association. Mandatory Activation of Speed Limiters on Trucks Gets Green Light from Ontario Government News Release July 3, 2007 New Trip Inspection Standard for Trucks Begins National Rollout July 1 For more information please click here Overview Click here Detailed Trip Inspection June 13, 2007 "Securing our Future" Plan to attend this information session dedicated to increasing security measures in all sectors of the trucking industry. For more information please read -- Securing our future You can also read the notes from the last meeting -- Meeting Minutes Effective July 1, 2007 Under new regulations, all commercial vehicles (trucks/power units registered over 5,000Kg RGVW), and any trailers or semi-trailers that they are towing, must be inspected by the driver or a qualified person every 24 hours ..for more information Trip Inspection Trucking Chief Speaks out on Theatre of Security The CEO of the Canadian Trucking Alliance told a conference of US, Mexican and Canadian trade and transportation stakeholders that the Canada-US border is thickening and governments, mainly at the national level, "continue to heap costs on transborder trucking under the cloak of security." David Bradley was speaking to a conference of the North American Super Corridor Coalition (NASCO) in Fort Worth, Texas. Bradley said that the trucking industry has had to cope with at least a dozen new US security measures in the last six years. "It is really the theatre of security," he said. "No one seems to be doing a cost-benefit analysis and we don�t know where it will end." "If our political leaders really do want the North American trade bloc to be able to compete with the emerging economic super powers in Asia or even the European Union, then they must consider the costs that the supply chain has to absorb," he said. Bradley earned a number of rounds applause for his straight forward assessment of "the thickening border" to the predominantly American audience. For more information, please contact Rebecka Torn Director, Communications Canadian Trucking Alliance (v) 416.249.7401 x 224 (c) 403.993.6666 (f) 1.866.713.4188 www.cantruck.ca May 25, 2007 The Chevron Diesel Technician of the Month program is a recognition and reward program designed to acknowledge outstanding diesel technicians. Recognizing the best diesel technicians is important to their career growth, self-esteem, and well being. It sends a positive message to new and prospective technicians, while continually rewarding a job well done. The Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents� Association (ATSSA) endorses this program and acts as the governing body to sanction and administer the Chevron Diesel Technician Award Program for Canada. The ATSSA has formed a judging committee to receive applications and make a selection on a monthly basis. The ATSSA will provide selection criteria and recommendations for an approved training program that can be put in place by award winners. For more information please see the brochure Technician Award Program Contact Genevieve Desaulniers, Marketing Coordinator (Canada) Chevron Global Lubricants - North America Texaco Products Inc. 6975-A Pacific Circle Mississauga, Ont L5T 2H3 Tel 905 670-6470, Ext #245 Fax 905 670-6476 E-mail: gdcm@chevron.com May 7, 2007 SGI has added important information for commercial carriers SGI May 4, 2007 Training Manager Jim McQuoid and STA Preisdent Denis Prud'homme attended a meeting in Edmonton in regards to Trailer Thefts. The contents of the meeting are provided in the news release. Click here for News Release . The Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce and Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan will host the Celebrate Success Awards Gala on Tuesday May 15, 2007. Yanke Group of Companies will be inducted into the SABEX Hall of Fame. Yanke Group is being honored for their longstanding leadership, commitment and community participation in the Saskatoon region. We are very honored to be presenting this award to Mr. Russel Marcoux at the Celebrate Success Gala dinner on May 15th at TCU Place. We invite all interested Saskatchewan Trucking Association members and the general public to purchase a ticket and be in attendance to support Yanke Group at this banquet. For more information, Click here to attend. April 16, 2007 SGI IMPLEMENTS NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ISSUING PERMITS Effective April 21, 2007, the SGI Permit Office will be implementing a new computer system for issuing permits. For more information, Click here. March 13, 2007 3) Transportation Safety Board of Canada - See Links page, Government of Canada March 12, 2007 1) National Issues - Lunch bag let-down! 2) Provincial Issues - Auto Fund 2007 Rate Proposal. 3) CRA forms for meals - See Links page, Government of Canada