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Huge interest in provincial funding for B.C. trucking companies that reduce emissions
The BC Trucking Association is reporting that a lot of truckers and trucking companies are looking for ways to reduce emissions. BCTA president Dave Earle tells NL News there was an over-subscription ...
Mar 09, 2020
BC Trucking Association Pleased with Response to Last Week's Snowstorm
The President of the BC Trucking Association was impressed with the swift cleanup of the highways during last weeks record snow storm. Dave Earle says there weren't any big long term or serious proble...
Dec 24, 2019
BCTA President urging truckers to take one-day heavy-duty vehicle efficiency course
The BC Trucking Association is launching the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Course, with a session planned in Kamloops on December 10. BCTA President Dave Earle says it's a prerequisite for tru...
Nov 06, 2019
Fines Increasing for Truck Drivers Not Chaining Up
BC is raising the fines for truck drivers not using chains when required and it will hopefully lead to better compliance. Drivers will now be fined $196 for not carrying chains when and where required...
Oct 01, 2019 Rab..... / CC
Proposed Changes to US Regulations on Hours of Service for Truckers Could Bring Things More in Line with BC
The U-S has proposed changes to the hours of service regulations for the trucking industry which could bring things more in line with BC. The President of the BC Trucking Association says truckers wil...
Sep 17, 2019 Oliver Bildesheim / CC
Trucking association pleased with government step towards training for new truckers
The BC Trucking Association is pleased the province is taking first steps to bring in mandatory training for new commercial truckers. This summer, the Ministry of Transportation will be consulting wit...
Jul 05, 2019
B.C. Trucking Association Lobbies For More Truck Driver Training
On the heels of a commercial rucking report from B.C.'s Auditor General, The B.C. Trucking Association is working towards a mandatory driver training program. President Dave Earle says B.C. is the onl...
Dec 12, 2018
Trucking association would like to see semis use speed-limiters in B.C.
The president of the BC Trucking Association would like to see speed limiters on trucks to cut down on fatalities and reduce crashes. Dave Earle says they have worked well in other provinces like Onta...
Dec 05, 2018
BC Trucking Association Says New Chain Up Rules will Create Pressure Points on Highways
With the province setting new, and much broader, chain up regulations for commercial trucks, the B.C. Trucking Association says that will create pressure points along highways, including the Coquihall...
Dec 03, 2018
B.C Trucking Association wants to see new highway safety training program brought in
The B.C Trucking Association is pushing the NDP government to implement the so called MELT program "Mandatory Entry-level Training" for professional drivers to improve safety following the lead of the...
Jul 18, 2018
