Business & Industry
BC’s Budget 2024 Invests in Transportation Infrastructure and the Fight Against Climate Change
On February 22, 2024, the B.C. government released the Budget 2024, which focuses on housing and reducing everyday costs for British Columbians.
CTA Launches Survey to Amplify Truck Drivers' Voices on Highway Safety
In a bid to address the growing concerns surrounding highway safety in Canada, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is reaching out to truck drivers, fleet operators, and safety managers.
Recognizing the pivotal role truck drivers play in the country's economy, CTA aims to collect feedback on a range of issues, including highway construction, road design, unsafe driving behaviors, insufficient rest areas, and cellular coverage challenges.
BC Hydro EV Fleet Program Changes
BC Hydro's electric vehicle (EV) Fleet Program will take on the role of supporting fleet and infrastructure planning, along with electrical infrastructure installations.
Canadian Trucking Alliance- TDG Registration Database Webinar
Transport Canada has recently introduced a crucial requirement, necessitating specific individuals or organizations engaged in the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) to register with Transport Canada.
This new mandate, named the Client Identification Database (CID), is designed to enable Transport Canada to assess risk more effectively, enhance overall safety measures, and foster efficient communication and collaboration with registered individuals or organizations.
Trucking HR Canada: Top Fleet Employers 2024 Application Deadline
Do you have what it takes to be a 2024 Top Fleet Employer?
The Top Fleet Employers program recognizes the importance of having sound HR policies and practices in the trucking and logistics industry. The program is open to fleets of every type and size and in every region of the country.
CTA to Finance Ministers: Stop Driver Inc, Consider Carbon Tax Equity, and Invest in Highway Infrastructure
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has provided federal and provincial finance ministers across Canada a list of priorities that need to be addressed in areas of strategic infrastructure, carbon pricing, and protecting our health care system.
CTA is asking for serious consideration of the industry’s recommendations, which were delivered in advance of an expected meeting between the ministers in December.
BC Labour Market Outlook Forecasts Transportation & Warehousing to Grow by 37,800 Job Openings in 10 Years
The 2023 British Columbia Labour Market Outlook (LMO) released in late November provides British Columbians with an understanding of what is forecasted to happen to BC’s labour market over the upcoming decade, highlighting which industry is going to see the largest increase in employment.
The LMO is based on a combination of variables relating to things such as demographic and industry trends and other micro- and macro-ranging economic trends.
Have Your Say: BC Ferries is Charting the Course
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority want to know what is needed to keep people, goods, and services in coastal communities connected and moving through to 2050 and beyond.
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority are launching Charting the Course, a visioning initiative for the coastal ferry system. As part of this initiative, an initial public engagement will take place until November 28th, 2023.
Trucks For Change Network Welcomes Two New Board Members
TORONTO, November 2, 2023 - At the recent Annual General Meeting in Toronto, the Trucks for Change Network announced the appointment of Trevor Sawkins, Chief Operating Officer, ColdStar Solutions (BC) and Trevor Bent, CEO of Eassons Transport Limited (NS) to its board of directors.
Have Your Say: BC Ferries is Charting the Course
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority want to know what is needed to keep people, goods, and services in coastal communities connected and moving through to 2050 and beyond.
BC Ferries and the BC Ferry Authority are launching Charting the Course, a visioning initiative for the coastal ferry system. As part of this initiative, an initial public engagement will take place until November 28th, 2023.