by Cecilia Taylor | May 13, 2020 | Industry Information, Emerging Technology
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?...
by Jordan Ewart | Jan 29, 2020 | Industry Issues, Advocacy, News, Infrastructure
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 people were killed in collisions in 2019, down significantly from 129...
by Jordan Ewart | Jan 9, 2020 | Advocacy, 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 engaged in advocating for improved stopping infrastructure in the...
by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | Advocacy, STA News, MELT (Mandatory Entry-Level Training)
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 Ottawa to include truck driver training as an eligible program as part of...
by admin | May 30, 2019 | Advocacy, MELT (Mandatory Entry-Level Training)
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 of F-plated commercial vehicles are only able to drive within a...
by admin | Feb 28, 2019 | Advocacy, Weights and Dimensions
SASKATCHEWAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION The voice of commercial carriers in the province and across Canada 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...
