BCTA News
TransLink Releases Draft of Transport 2050 Strategy
On October 12, 2021, TransLink released its draft transportation vision for Metro Vancouver, which focuses on their goals of making transportation convenient, reliable, affordable, safe, and carbon-free. As the transportation authority for the Lower Mainland, this draft 30-year transportation plan (Plan) includes recommendations across the entirety of TransLink’s jurisdiction, including management of the Major Road Network (i.e., Truck Route) and Regional Goods Movement Strategy.
Register Now- Federal Labour Laws Update Sessions November 2, 3, & 4
Join the Employment and Social Development Canada- Labour Program and Canadian Human Rights Commission for free virtual information sessions on labour standards, pay equity, and occupational health and safety on November 2, 3, and 4. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how federal labour regulations affect you and your operations. Register now to join the conversation and engage in discussions, Q&A and more!
Why You Should Attend
Don’t Miss Out- Speaker Series Registration Ends on October 25th!
How can positive corporate culture help reduce injury rates? What changes are on the horizon for the trucking industry? Why must you consider the complete system of work when creating a safe and optimal work environment?
Get answers to these questions and more at SafetyDriven’s 6th Annual Speaker Series on October 27, 2021! Changes, Challenges & Champions will examine what is driving occupational health and safety choices today and focus on managing change in a positive way.
Thank You to Ken Johnson Trucking Ltd.
A big thank you goes to Ken Johnson, Kevin Greene, Stuart Jones, and the entire team at Ken Johnson Trucking Ltd., who in lieu of their Annual Open House, generously donated $2,000 to Make-A-Wish Canada, a charity the BC Trucking Association has been supporting for over 10 years.
BCTA also sends our best wishes and congratulations to Ken Johnson, who has announced his retirement after being in the industry for over 46 years.
Apply Today! CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program
A reminder to everyone that the third offering of the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program is now open- apply for incentives of up to 50% for fuel-saving technology. Unlike previous offerings, this year’s CleanBC HDVE Program funds are being distributed on a first come, first serve basis until the funds are fully allocated or until the program deadline on March 31, 2022, whichever comes first- so don’t wait to apply!
Register Today for Free Online Health & Safety Courses by CCOHS
Does your company have a WorkSafeBC classification unit for General Trucking (732019) or Moving and Storage (732030)? If so, you are eligible to register for up to 20 free seats per year for a wide selection of online safety courses through the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), with additional seats available at a discounted rate.
Register Today for BCTA’s Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Webinar
BCTA members are encouraged to attend this free Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Webinar on September 28th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Pacific). Join us to have your questions answered and learn about the ELD mandate for federally regulated carriers.
Please click here to register. Once registration is confirmed you will be provided with details for joining the meeting.
NOTE: You must be logged in as a BCTA Member to access the registration. One registration per attendee.
2021 Golf Tournament: Thank you Sponsors and Players
BCTA would like to thank everyone who supported our Annual Golf Tournament on September 14th at Meadow Gardens Golf Club. Although the weather was not in our favour, we hope everyone enjoyed networking, the excellent golf and on-course activities, the great food, and the opportunities to win challenges and prizes.
Our sincerest thanks to our sponsors who helped make the event possible:
Hole & Activity Sponsors
CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program- Applications Now Open for All
The BC Trucking Association (BCTA), in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure proudly announces the third offering of the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program. The Province of British Columbia has committed $1.4 million to Year-three of the Program that will run from July 21, 2021, to March 31, 2022, or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first.
Eligibility