Business & Industry

ELD Transition Period Extended to January 2023- CCMTA

On March 7, 2022, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) announced that there will be an extension of the transition period for the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate.

New Trade Compliance Tools to Increase Efficiency and Effectiveness of CBSA Compliance Regime

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) monitors the extent to which commercial goods are compliant with revenue and accounting requirements by conducting trade compliance verifications.

File Your Motor Fuel & Carbon Tax Return Online Using eTaxBC

Effective for reporting periods that start on April 1, 2022, all taxpayers with motor fuel and carbon tax accounts on a scheduled filing frequency (i.e. monthly or quarterly) must file their tax returns online using eTaxBC. This free and secure online BC government application gives you access to a variety of online services where you can manage your accounts, file returns, and make payments securely.

CTA Participates in the National Supply Chain Summit- Highlights Labour Shortage

The Government of Canada held the National Supply Chain Summit on January 31, 2022, hosted by Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and other stakeholders were present to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s supply chains and the actions and strategies required to support a robust economic recovery. 

Updated CVSE Commercial Transport Procedures Manual Available

Please note that the Commercial Transport Procedures Manual (CTPM) has been updated. The January 2022 version can now be found on the CVSE webpage.

Border Vaccine Mandate- What You Need to Know

UNITED STATES:

As of January 22, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires all Canadian drivers entering the United States for essential or non-essential reasons to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination.

Freight Travel Alert- Extreme Weather in Washington State

Please note that with the extreme weather experienced in Washington that caused a closure of a number of freight routes, including the I-5 in Chehalis and Cascade passes over the weekend, it is important to stay informed about conditions, chain requirements, and closures, especially if you travel into Washington frequently.

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Sharing the Road with Wildlife- Updated Resources from TIRF

Did you know collisions with wildlife tend to spike from October through to January and between May and June?

Bison Transport Acquires Hartt Transportation Systems Inc.

On January 3, 2022, James Richardson & Sons Limited and Bison Transport (Bison) announced that Bison acquired Hartt Transportation Systems Inc. (Hartt) effective December 31, 2021.

Feedback Required for BCUC Retail Fuel Public Survey

The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) is asking British Columbians to complete a survey in order to share their experiences purchasing fuel from retail gas stations in BC, provide feedback on the fuel data they want industry to disclose, and determine what data would be helpful for the public to access.