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Are you Ready For National Trucking Week?!
Aug 30, 2024 | Advocacy, Drivers, Driving the Economy, Economy, News Releases, Safety
Canada’s professional truck drivers are the unsung heroes of the national economy. By delivering the critical goods and products Canadians...
Violence Policy Coming into Effect on May 17th
May 13, 2024 | Government, News Releases, Safety, Saskatchewan
As a valued member of our trucking community, we want to ensure that you are aware of an important upcoming...
Ensuring Safety on the Road: Addressing Key Issues in Trucking
Mar 18, 2024 | Drivers, Safety
In the vast landscape of the trucking industry, safety remains paramount. As the backbone of commerce, commercial trucks traverse our...
Council of Ministers Task CCMTA to Address Concerns with Safety Certificates for Trucking Companies
Feb 26, 2024 | Business Operations, Driver Inc., Driver Shortage, News Releases, Safety
The Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety has directed the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA)...
Zeroing in on Zero
Feb 27, 2024 | Advocacy, Economy, Safety, Technology
Unless you live off the grid, then you must be hearing about the movement to create a sustainable supply chain...
Unveiling the Untapped Potential: The Remarkable ROI of Health and Safety Investments
Dec 12, 2023 | Safety, Training
In the realm of business, where balancing ethical responsibility with financial gain can be a delicate act, a recent study...
A message from Safer Roads Canada
Apr 20, 2023 | Advocacy, Drivers, Economy, News Releases, Safety, Saskatchewan, SGI
Safer Roads Canada, a Canadian not-for-profit, is releasing two short educational videos that promote safety around heavy trucks. Safer Roads...
Stand Against Impaired Driving: Query the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Dec 06, 2022 | Drivers, FMCSA, Safety
Employers of CDL drivers are required to query the Clearinghouse to verify that their current or prospective employees are not...
Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline: There's an App for That
Nov 10, 2022 | Highways, Safety, Saskatchewan, Technology
Saskatchewan travelers will now be able to check the Highway Hotline through an app on their smartphones.
Empowering Women with Transportation Industry Skills
Women Shifting Gears
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.