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Saskatchewan Trucking Association Concerned Over Safety Implications of New Class 1 Driver Exemption

Saskatchewan Trucking Association Concerned Over Safety Implications of New Class 1 Driver Exemption

Jun 04, 2024 | News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Regina, SK June 3, 2024] — The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) expresses its reservations regarding the newly...

Exclusive Q&A: Greg Park, Superintendent of the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol

Exclusive Q&A: Greg Park, Superintendent of the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol

May 23, 2024 | Compliance, Drivers, Government, Highways, Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) recently reached out to the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol with some questions about operational protocols and...

Ensuring Safe Cargo Securement: Essential Strategies for Truck Drivers

Ensuring Safe Cargo Securement: Essential Strategies for Truck Drivers

Apr 08, 2024 | NSC, Training

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, it's crucial for all truck drivers to prioritize proper cargo securement techniques....

Ensuring Safety on the Road: Addressing Key Issues in Trucking

Ensuring Safety on the Road: Addressing Key Issues in Trucking

Mar 18, 2024 | Drivers, Safety

In the vast landscape of the trucking industry, safety remains paramount. As the backbone of commerce, commercial trucks traverse our...

Workplace Harassment and Violence Regulations

Workplace Harassment and Violence Regulations

Jan 10, 2024 | Workplace Safety

Workplace harassment and violence policies, training programs, and workplace assessments need to be reviewed and updated at least once every...

A message from Safer Roads Canada

A message from Safer Roads Canada

Apr 20, 2023 | Advocacy, Drivers, Economy, News Releases, Safety, Saskatchewan, SGI

Safer Roads Canada, a Canadian not-for-profit, is releasing two short educational videos that promote safety around heavy trucks. Safer Roads...

Worker's Compensation Board of Saskatchewan Meeting

Worker's Compensation Board of Saskatchewan Meeting

Apr 06, 2023 | Workplace Safety

WorkSafe Saskatchewan has released it’s new 2023-2028 Fatalities and Serious Injuries Strategy, with the transportation sector being listed as one...

International Roadcheck Is May 16-18 with Emphasis on ABS and Cargo Securement

International Roadcheck Is May 16-18 with Emphasis on ABS and Cargo Securement

Mar 02, 2023 | CVSA

CVSA has announced May 16-18 as this year’s International Roadcheck. Inspectors will focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo...

Spring and Summer Safety

Spring and Summer Safety

Feb 24, 2023 | Highways, Saskatchewan

Road construction can create frustrating travel delays. Unfortunately, most of the highway work can only be done during spring and...

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