Regulations
Amendment to Weight Allowances for Commercial Trucks Now to Include Hydrogen
May 13, 2024
In a significant move toward promoting environmental sustainability and supporting the adoption of alternative fuel technologies, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) has now included hydrogen-powered units in its amendment to weight allowances Compliance Circular 03-21.
CARM Launch Postponed For Trade Chain Partners
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has recently announced a delay in the rollout of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management portal (CARM) for trade chain partners, now scheduled for October 2024. This decision comes amidst ongoing uncertainties, particularly concerning potential strike actions by CBSA employees, who are currently in the process of voting on the matter.
Exemption Granting Paper Record of Duty Status for Motor Carriers To/From Motion Picture or TV Production Site
The purpose of this exemption is to enable eligible motor carriers and their drivers engaged in transportation of goods or passengers to or from a motion picture or television production site, between and through all ten provinces to maintain or complete a paper record of duty status as outlined in section 82 of the Regulations.
Reminder: Speed Limiter Mandate Coming to BC in April
As of April 5, 2024, British Columbia is set to implement a speed limiter mandate, marking a significant step forward in enhancing safety on the province’s roads.
This mandate applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,793 kg and manufactured after 1994. It requires these vehicles to activate their speed-limiting systems by April 5, 2024, which will contribute to improved safety by restricting these vehicles to a maximum speed of 105 km/h on B.C. highways.
CVSA Emergency Response Information Update – Webinar
Hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), this webinar aims to address common violations encountered during roadside inspections
Particularly focusing on "maintenance and/or accessibility of emergency response information" and "emergency response information missing or incomplete." These violations not only pose risks to public safety but also potentially result in penalties for non-compliant operators.
New Legislation Paves the Way for Streamlined Insurance Transactions on Leased Vehicles
The Province of British Columbia has passed Bill 28/2023, the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, which marks a significant step toward enhancing the efficiency of insurance transactions on leased vehicles, benefiting both lessors and lessees.
BCTA Applauds Provincial Speed Limiter Mandate for Safer Roads and Reduced Emissions
In a significant move toward enhancing road safety and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, BCTA celebrates the BC government's decision to implement a provincial speed limiter mandate, effective April 5, 2024. This mandate, a long-standing request from the BCTA, applies to vehicles with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,793 kg and manufactured after 1994.
Strengthened Measures to Enhance Safety on B.C. Highways for Commercial Vehicles
To ensure safer highway travel, the province of British Columbia is implementing tougher actions to deter trucks from colliding with overpasses and other infrastructure. The new measures, targeting unsafe commercial-vehicle drivers, include escalating consequences for trucking companies involved in infrastructure crashes.