BCTA News
Trucking Industry Rolls Out in Full Force for Plaid for Dad Campaign
In recent years, the trucking industry has continued to dominate Prostate Cancer Canada’s Plaid for Dad fundraising campaign. Workplaces and individuals are encouraged to wear plaid on June 18- the Friday before Father’s Day- to raise awareness and funds for prostrate cancer research and support.
1 in 9 Canadian men- grandfathers, dads, husbands, brothers, and sons- will be diagnosed with prostrate cancer in their lifetime.* Prostrate cancer is the most common cancer and third leading cause of death in Canadian men.
Thank You for Attending BCTA’S 2021 Annual General Meeting
BCTA would like to thank our members who joined us for our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 10th. We were pleased to have had over 80 members attend. Thank you for your continued support, enthusiasm, and dedication that helps us continue to be a strong voice of our members.
Our AGM is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and discuss future endeavors and advocacy initiatives that affect our industry.
AGM Highlights
Reminder - Join Us at BCTA’s 2021 AGM on June 10th, Featuring an Economic Update Presentation
We are only 10 days away from BCTA’s virtual Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 10th from 9:30 to 11:00 am! This session features an Economic Update presentation by Ken Peacock of the Business Council of British Columbia.
Registration is required. If you have not already done so, please register for the meeting by clicking here.
BCTA 2021 Annual General Meeting
BCTA members are invited to attend our virtual Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 9:30AM to 11AM. Registration is required!
The meeting is taking place on Zoom and will include reports from BCTA Chairperson Phil Bandstra and President & CEO Dave Earle. Guest Ken Peacock, Chief Economist and Vice President of the Business Council of BC, will also present an up-to-the-minute BC Economic Update following the AGM.
Last Chance to Participate in BCTA’s Compensation Survey
Only members who complete the survey will have access to the aggregated data, providing a deep competitive advantage in BC’s commercial transportation sectors compensation data.
BCTA is in field surveying our motor carrier members about current compensation trends.
In field: BCTA Compensation Survey
BCTA circulated a compensation survey to motor carrier members on April 26, 2021, requesting data on compensation and benefits. If you are interested in receiving the results for comparison and benchmarking, please take part.
The Spring issue of Western Canada Highway News is now online
The Spring issue of Western Canada Highway News is now online - the official magazine of the BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba trucking associations.
Click to view the digital edition: http://highwaynews.ca/index.php/digital-editions
You’re Invited to a Free BCTA Seminar to Learn About the Future of Zero Emission Medium and Heavy-duty Vehicles!
On April 27, 2021 from 10AM-Noon (PDT), BCTA is hosting a complimentary Future of Zero Emission Commercial Vehicles online seminar, where BCTA will provide an overview of our sector’s GHG emissions trends and original equipment manufacturers will discuss what zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) they have, or will soon have, available for order.
You are encouraged to join this seminar if you are a:
Member Update: Congratulations to BCTA Members on the 2020 FleetOwner Top For-Hire 500 List
FleetOwner announced its 2020 Top For-Hire 500 list for North America, noting the trucking industry has been crucial throughout all phases of the national response effort and to the economy.
FleetOwner recognized a vast majority of for-hire fleets in the US and Canada are small businesses, with 97.4% operating 20 or fewer trucks and 91.3% operating 6 or fewer trucks. Companies are included on the For-Hire 500 list based on power units operated by a fleet.