BCTA News
CarriersEdge Course Updates for All Your Training Needs
BCTA's Online Training Service, powered by CarriersEdge, gives you unlimited use of a complete library of online training courses for a special low monthly fee. Built from the ground up for the trucking industry, CarriersEdge includes a complete library of safety and regulatory courses, easy-to-use admin tools, and all the reporting you need to keep insurance and enforcement people happy.
Want to Lower Your Operating Costs? Learn to Improve your Fuel Efficiency for Free
Did you know that fuel can represent up to 29% of a carrier’s operating costs in BC? Improving fuel efficiency by just 5% PER TRUCK can improve your company’s profit margin by approximately 27%. Even better, it can reduce a truck’s emissions by 7 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
Reduce your costs by improving your fleet’s fuel efficiency— don’t miss out on your chance to apply for incentives of up to $20,000 per vehicle or $150,00 per fleet for the purchase and installation of qualifying fuel-saving equipment.
Register Today for our FREE Lunch & Learn on Employee Financial Wellness
Government, payroll and benefits data make it clear that your employees worry more about money than any other type of stress. In today’s dynamic world, financial stress can impact productivity, morale, and overall job satisfaction.
On October 25th, please join us in-person at the BCTA office to enjoy lunch while learning about the impact of financial wellness on your team and their families, as well as the major causes of financial stress and the barriers to a successful financial wellness program. There will be ample opportunity for discussion and questions.
Sign Up for Savings! Complete the HDVE Program Course to Apply for Rebates
In order to apply for Year-five CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program rebates, at least one company representative must have completed the CleanBC HDVE Program Course at least once between August 2022-August 2024.
BCTA Advocates for the Use of Self- and Remote-Steering Dollies in BC
On September 22, 2023, on behalf of the BCTA Heavy Haul Committee, BCTA requested that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) revise their manned-steering dollies policy to include the use of self-steering and remote-steering dollies in the province.
Specifically, BCTA requested an amendment to MoTI’s manned-steering dolly policy to allow carriers to use self-steering or remote-steering dollies in the Province of BC under the same loads, configurations, and conditions as those provided under the manned-steering dolly policy.
Thank you Sponsors & Players for Attending the 2023 BCTA Golf Tournament
The 33rd Annual BCTA Golf Tournament held on September 12, 2023, at Meadow Gardens Golf Club was a resounding success, thanks to our generous sponsors, enthusiastic attendees, and the spirit of charity that ran through the event.
National Trucking Week 2023: Thank you Sponsors!
Did you know that National Trucking Week, which began on September 3rd this year, was started by the Canadian Trucking Alliance in the late 1990s?
It was a way to embrace the industry and spotlight the contributions of the hundreds of thousands of men and women of the Canadian trucking industry who keep the country’s freight moving, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Thank you to everyone who helped make the BCTA and SafetyDriven Driver Appreciation Pop-ups throughout the week a success!
SafetyDriven Wants to Hear From You: Nominate a Road Hero
Join SafetyDriven as we celebrate you!
SafetyDriven celebrates the trucking industry all year long by showcasing drivers and companies who play it safe by following safe practices, continuously improving, and making safety fun. Driver Appreciation Week (September 3-7) celebrates and recognizes the important contributions of the men and women of the trucking and transportation industry.
How Can You Get Involved? Nominate a driver who deserves to be recognized and be entered to win a $50 gift card!
Special Offer: Mark’s Work Wearhouse Discount is Back
To celebrate National Trucking Week, Mark’s Work Wearhouse is once again offering truck drivers of Canadian Trucking Alliance members and valued industry employees 10% in-store discounts on apparel and footwear at retail locations across Canada.
Obtaining the discount card is easier than ever. Recipients can save the card image on their phone and present the digital card or a printed version at the time of purchase where it is scanned. These Savings cards are valid in-store at any of the 380+ Mark’s stores and they are valid for a 2 year period.
2023 BCTA Long Service Membership Awards
Long Service Membership Awards recognize motor carrier and associate members who have supported BCTA for decades.
We are proud to celebrate their loyalty and goodwill and honoured by their unwavering support. Members receive these awards beginning in their 25th year with BCTA, then every 5 years after that.
BCTA presents these awards to members who are present at the Annual General Meeting and Management Conference and announce award recipients in the Bulletin during National Trucking Week.