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STA Member Update — Today’s Top News for Saskatchewan Carriers

STA Member Update — Today’s Top News for Saskatchewan Carriers

Dec 03, 2025 | Drivers, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Reviewing Vehicle Weight & Dimension Rules.

SGI Outlines 2025 Carrier Oversight Strategy at STA AGM

SGI Outlines 2025 Carrier Oversight Strategy at STA AGM

Oct 24, 2025 | AGM, Safety

Regina, SK — During the Saskatchewan Trucking Association’s (STA) Annual General Meeting, Matt Britton, Senior Director, Driver Development & Vehicle...

Top 5 Carrier Safety Audit Issues in Saskatchewan (and How to Avoid Them)

Top 5 Carrier Safety Audit Issues in Saskatchewan (and How to Avoid Them)

Sep 17, 2025 | Safety

Carrier Safety Audits are an essential part of ensuring Saskatchewan’s trucking industry operates safely and in compliance with federal and...

CTA Statement: Commercial Truck Driver Training and Safety Oversight of Trucking Companies & Issuance of VISAs

CTA Statement: Commercial Truck Driver Training and Safety Oversight of Trucking Companies & Issuance of VISAs

Aug 22, 2025 | Business Operations, Cross Border, Drivers, News Releases, Safety

A fatal truck collision in Florida this week has sparked several statements from U.S. officials who raised serious concerns over...

Why Canadian Trucking Companies Win Big with a Dedicated Safety Pro

Why Canadian Trucking Companies Win Big with a Dedicated Safety Pro

Aug 13, 2025 | Safety

Trucking isn’t just about getting freight from Point A to Point B – it’s about doing it safely, every single...

Future-Proofing Trucking Safety: The Road Ahead for Canadian Fleets

Future-Proofing Trucking Safety: The Road Ahead for Canadian Fleets

Aug 11, 2025 | Safety

Picture this: it’s a clear morning on Highway 1, your lead driver is hauling a fully loaded trailer toward Vancouver....

Why Health and Safety Audits Matter for Trucking Companies in Canada

Why Health and Safety Audits Matter for Trucking Companies in Canada

Jul 17, 2025 | Business Operations, Safety

Hey there! If you’re in the trucking business in Canada, you’ve probably heard about health and safety audits.

Enhancing Safety in the Transportation Industry through Key Competencies

Enhancing Safety in the Transportation Industry through Key Competencies

Jul 09, 2025 | Drivers, Safety

In today's fast-paced commercial transport sector, prioritizing road safety has never been more critical. The skill and competence of truck...

Let’s Talk Mental Health: A Key to Safer Roads and Stronger Teams

Let’s Talk Mental Health: A Key to Safer Roads and Stronger Teams

Jul 03, 2025 | Drivers, Safety

When we think about safety in the trucking world, we usually hone in on the physical stuff—seatbelts, inspections, and sticking...

Is This the Start of a New Trend? Buyers Are Asking About Safety Training—Here’s Why That Matters

Is This the Start of a New Trend? Buyers Are Asking About Safety Training—Here’s Why That Matters

Jun 26, 2025 | Drivers, Safety, Training

Over the past month or so, we've started to notice something that’s worth sharing—especially if you’re in the trucking business....

The STA, YWCA Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training have launched a pilot-program to encourage more woman to participate in the trucking industry.

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