Business & Industry

Off-dock Drayage Recommendations by the OBCCTC

The Office of the British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner (OBCCTC) has published their recommendation report on off-dock drayage in the Lower Mainland on its website.

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Requirements Workshop was a Success

On May 5, 2021, the Ministry of Finance provided a presentation to over 70 representatives from transportation companies across the province to assist carriers in understanding their IFTA and International Registration Plan (IRP) requirements, including registration, record keeping, tax returns, common reporting errors, refunds, audits, and compliance.

Upcoming Fee Structure Change for Medium Truck Tire Category

For every new tire sold, the retailer remits to Tire Stewardship BC an Advance Disposal Fee (ADF), commonly referred to as an eco-fee.

ICBC Enhanced Care Coverage Update

Please note the following information regarding ICBC’s Enhanced Care coverage that came into effect as of May 1, 2021:

Changes to off-highway and Third-Party Liability coverage for vehicle rate classes 030, 100 and 170:

Clarification of Movement of Empty Storage Tanks

CVSE has provided clarification of the permit policy for the movement of semi-trailers with permanently attached storage tanks.

Join Us! Participate in BCTA/ BC Ferries Task Force on May 6th from 10AM to 12PM!

From the March 15, 2021 meeting, it was agreed that BCTA and BC Ferries will establish a Task Force, including representatives from BCTA (staff and cross-sectoral motor carrier members) and BC Ferries with the purpose to identify both short-term and long-term opportunities to further support the efficient movement of goods and for carriers to be compliant with commercial hours of service regulations.

2021 BC Budget

Budget 2021, delivered April 20, 2021, focused on providing COVID-19 supports for people and businesses, investing in clean transportation, and continued progress towards reducing GHG emissions.

COVID-19:

Register Now! IFTA Requirements Presentation with the Ministry of Finance

On May 5, 2021 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM (PDT), the Ministry of Finance will provide a presentation to assist carriers in understanding their IFTA and IRP requirements, including:

Winter Maintenance Surveys

Mainroad Group is requesting feedback on their winter maintenance services! Fleets operating on Vancouver Island and East Kootenay are invited to respond by April 23, 2021.

Please follow the links for each survey:

Reminder: Winter Tire and Chain Up Regulations Remain in Place for Most B.C. Highways!

Winter tires or chains are required on most routes in British Columbia from October 1 to April 30. For select highways not located through mountain passes and/or high snowfall areas, such as The Sea to Sky Highway in the Lower Mainland and the Malahat on Vancouver Island, winter tire regulations ended on March 31.