ADVOCACY
Saskatchewan Trucking AssociationAdvocacy for the Trucking Industry
Advocacy is all about being a voice. For the STA that means that we speak on behalf of commercial carriers in the province and across Canada. Advocacy means driving change with all levels of government, it means engaging the public in conversation, it means making sure that the business is better for carriers in Saskatchewan.
The advocacy activities the Association partakes in vary greatly from month to month and year to year, but the constant is that every action is taken, every letter was written, every policy debated and agenda pushed, is done for the betterment of the industry.
At its roots the STA is a lobby organization; what exactly does that look like? It means that we use the collective voice of all of our members as a tool with policymakers to ensure that all decisions made that affect the industry will do so in a positive way. Nearly 80 years ago a small group of individuals came together in a series of meetings with the provincial government to ensure that decisions were not negatively affecting business owners. 80 years later, the principal is the same but it all happens on a much larger scale.
ADVOCACY ARTICLES
STA NEWS
Update on Random Drug and Alcohol Testing by Employers in Canada
An Alberta judge’s ruling in December 2020 in favour of a motor carrier has once again reinforced the legitimacy of random testing for truck drivers as a matter of policy. Justice Dunlop, of the...
Driver-Facing Cameras: Tips for Employers Considering the Technology
Driver-Facing Cameras: Tips for Employers Considering the Technology (February 23, 2021) The emergence of in-cab camera systems, particularly driver-facing cameras, pose new challenges for the...
CBSA Issues Policy Direction on ArriveCAN
On February 14th the Government of Canada issued an Order in Council declaring that all travellers must use the ArriveCAN App for the purpose of re-entering Canada. As truck drivers are essential...
MELT: Changes coming to”F” Endorsement; Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs)
As a reminder, effective March 1, 2021, the F endorsement will be discontinued and anyone, including temporary foreign workers, who wishes to drive a Class 1 commercial vehicle in Saskatchewan will need a Class 1 license.
Streamline, Omnitracs, ISAAC Prepared for New Canadian ELD Legislation
Streamline Transportation Solution Provider Streamline Transportation Technologies of Kamloops, BC, supports the Canadian ELD process and makes final preparations to be ready for the June 12, 2021...
More Funding For Major Improvements On Many Of Saskatchewan’s Busiest Urban Highways
The Government of Saskatchewan is making an additional $3 million in capital funding available to improve conditions on highways in Saskatchewan’s smaller cities. The additional funding will boost...
Ministry of Highways Survey Results
STA Carrier Members have their say... REGINA SK, (February 4, 2021)—Being the voice of trucking in Saskatchewan for 80 years starts with an engaged membership. Thank you to all the STA Carrier...
CBSA Officers Questioning Drivers on Non-Essential Activities and the Circulation of Messages on Social Media
There have been recent reports from Manitoba and Saskatchewan about drivers being questioned by CBSA officers about conducting, what they have arbitrarily deemed, non-essential activities while...
FMCSA Extends HoS Regulatory Relief for Emergency Goods in Response to COVID
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended and expanded its hours-of-service regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers transporting emergency goods in...
Canadian Trucking Alliance Issues Briefing for Saskatchewan Trucking Association Members
Regina, SK (November 30, 2020) On Thursday, December 10, 2020, join the Saskatchewan Trucking Association as we host the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) FallTour. Hear from CTA President, Stephen...
An Open Letter to the People of Saskatchewan
November 13, 2020 On behalf of the 34 undersigned associations, chambers of commerce, and economic development groups, as well as the tens of thousands of employers and employees we represent, we...
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations
Beginning January 1, 2021, all federally regulated workplaces will be subject to the Government of Canada’s violence and harassment regulations (Bill C-65: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code),...
STA opposes Regina City Council proposal to remove 9th Avenue North as truck route
October 8, 2020 The Saskatchewan Trucking Association is aware of, and has been in close contact with important stakeholders regarding a proposal the City of Regina is considering to ban commercial...
A Tale of Two Crises: Why (Proper) Regulation is Essential to this Essential Industry
Published: September 23, 2020 Author: Clayton Barry, Partner, McDougall Gauley LLP, Saskatoon, SK Clayton Barry serves on the Saskatchewan Trucking Association Board of Directors...
New Pilot for Women Shifting Gears
Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced Women Shifting Gears, a new pilot program for women who want training to become transport truck drivers. The program is a partnership between the...
Benefits of Becoming COR Certified
In March 2020, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) was pleased to launch a Certificate of Recognition (COR) for employers in Trucking who develop health and safety programs that meet...
Focus groups generate wide discussion about environmental issues-Saskatoon Freeway · Aug 13, 2020 ·
Three recent virtual focus groups generated a wide range of questions and suggestions about environmental issues related to the Saskatoon Freeway. These focus groups came on the heels of an...
Did You Know?
It’s no secret that distracted driving is one of the most common causes of collisions. Did you know that with text messaging, there is a 23.2 times greater risk of crashes or near miss incidents?...
All Roads Lead to Safety: Saskatchewan Sees Lowest Number of Recorded Road Fatalities in 2019
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is happy to see the recent report from Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) on the reduced fatalities on Saskatchewan roads. SGI is reporting that 71...
STA Lobbies for Improved Stopping Infrastructure
As any commuter or carrier knows, rest areas are lacking in our province, creating significant challenges for the truck transport community. The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is currently...
CTA Lauds Sask for Seeking Trucking Training Dollars
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is applauding the move by the Government of Saskatchewan to pursue federal training dollars for truck driver training. The Government of Saskatchewan wants...
F-Plated Vehicle Operators Required to Complete Mandatory Training in 2020
As announced on March 29th, 2019, drivers who are looking to get an “F” endorsement will need to take 40 hours of mandatory commercial driver training starting on March 1st, 2020. However, operators...
New Generation Wide Base Tires
New Generation Wide Base TiresEnvironmentally friendly single wide tires can be used in place of dual tires on commercial vehicles to reduce fuel consumption. The Saskatchewan Trucking Association...
Scale Bypass / Weight-in Motion
Scale Bypass / Weight-in MotionScale Bypass and weigh in motion technologies can save companies significant time and money. Scale Bypass programs reward safety conscience, compliant behavior and...
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association is the leader and voice for truck transport in the province of Saskatchewan. As proactive trusted advisors, the STA is a knowledgeable membership association that represents the collective interests of the truck transport industry through authentic advocacy and education.