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Kicking Horse Canyon stretch of Hwy 1 closing for a month for construction Social Sharing
Apr 19, 2022 | Business Operations, Driver Shortage, Highways, Safety
The Kicking Horse Canyon stretch of Highway 1 east of Golden, B.C., will be closed for a month after Easter...
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The Merits of MELT: Truck Driver Safety In Canada
Apr 19, 2022 | Advocacy, Drivers, Safety
In 2019 Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced that Canada was introducing minimum standards for new truck drivers. MELT or...
Highways Stays on Track to Improve Saskatchewan Roads With $846 Million Budget
Mar 29, 2022 | Construction, Driving the Economy, Government, Highways, Safety
The Ministry of Highways is investing $846 million to make our roads safer while continuing to stimulate economic growth.
Intersection of Highway 6 and 39 in Weyburn
Nov 10, 2021 | Business Operations, Construction, Safety
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association has been asked to provide important feedback on potential improvements to the Intersection of Highway 6...
STA Recognizes Cara Dawn Transport as First Holder of Trucking Industry Certificate of Recognition in Saskatchewan
May 04, 2021 | Safety
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is pleased to announce Cara Dawn Transport of Regina, SK as Saskatchewan’s first full holders...
Commercial Auto & Cargo Insurance Update, Henderson Insurance – Navacord
Mar 23, 2021 | Cargo Insurance, Safety
In Saskatchewan (referring mainly to SGI Canada) we continue to see reasonable pricing on auto policies as they refer back...
Canada’s Federal Minister Reconfirms 6/12/2021 Date and Need for Progressive ELD Enforcement Strategy When Operating in Canada
Mar 03, 2021 | Compliance, Safety, Technology
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra issued a public statement March 2, which once again commits the Government of Canada to the...
Driver-Facing Cameras: Tips for Employers Considering the Technology
Feb 23, 2021 | Safety, Training
The emergence of in-cab camera systems, particularly driver-facing cameras, pose new challenges for the commercial trucking industry.
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations
Oct 13, 2020 | Compliance, Labour Code, Safety
Beginning January 1, 2021, all federally regulated workplaces will be subject to the Government of Canada’s violence and harassment regulations
Benefits of Trucking Industry Certificate of Recognition
Sep 14, 2020 | Safety, Training
In March 2020, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) was pleased to launch a Certificate of Recognition (COR) for employers in...
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