Regulations
New Dashcam Requirement for Long-Haul Commercial Vehicles with $10M TPE Coverage
Starting May 1, 2025, ICBC will require fleet customers operating long-haul commercial vehicles rated for out-of-province travel to install forward-facing dashcams if they carry $10 million Optional Extension Third Party Liability (TPE) coverage.
CVSE Commercial Transport Policy Manual Updated
The Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) team has released an updated version of the Commercial Transport Policy Manual (CTPM). This revision includes administrative updates, such as refreshed contact information, clearer wording, and the removal of outdated sections. In addition, several key policy changes have been made that directly impact the commercial transport industry.
TDG Client Identification Registration by Oct 25: Do You Need to Register?
Transport Canada’s new registration process known as the Client Identification Database (CID) is for persons or organizations involved in Dangerous Goods (DG) activities. To determine if your organization needs to register, click here to take a short survey.
TDG Client Identification Registration by Oct 25: Do You Have to Register?
Transport Canada’s new registration process known as the Client Identification Database (CID) is for persons or organizations involved in Dangerous Goods (DG) activities. To determine if your organization needs to register, click here to take a short survey.
CTA Urges Suspension of Carbon Tax on Diesel
August 19, 2024
By Canadian Trucking Alliance
The Canadian Trucking Alliance outlined a path to a greener trucking industry and a fairer tax and policy system in its pre-budget submission for 2025.
CVSA Brake Safety Week Set for Aug. 25-31
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Week will focus on brake lining/pad violations and is set for August 25-31, 2024.
During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight the importance of brake systems by conducting inspections of their components and removing trucks with brake-related out-of-service violations from roadways until those violations are corrected.
New Awareness Materials from Transport Canada on TDG Client Identification Database
Released by the Canadian Trucking Alliance
Transport Canada is providing a host of additional awareness and guidance materials for industry on its new Client Identification Database.
CTA Warns of Potential Border Ramifications of CDC Dog Import Rules
Released by the Canadian Trucking Alliance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a policy on Aug. 1 that has the potential to cause significant disruption to commercial vehicle travel and all cross-border trade, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA).
Compliance Circulars for Wide Base Single Tires and Logging Trucks into Regulations
The Commercial Transport Regulations (CTR) have been updated, making permanent several temporary allowances effective July 16, 2024:
Increase to Steer Axle Weights for Specified Logging Truck Configurations
Changes to Vehicle Licence and Insurance Transactions for Leased Vehicles
June 24, 2024
In January, ICBC announced proposed changes by the Province of British Columbia to streamline licence and insurance transactions for leased vehicles. This May, several Orders-in-Council were passed to implement these changes for insurance policies effective on or after January 6, 2025. Additionally, minor amendments to the Insurance (Vehicle) Act and related regulations took effect immediately.
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