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CTA Lauds Alberta Plan to Tackle Cross-Border Security
Dec 12, 2024 | Cross Border, Drivers, News Releases
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced plans to bolster security at the province’s border points with the U.S., including $29 million...
7 Winter Driving Tips for Canadian Professional Drivers
Dec 09, 2024 | Drivers, Safety, Saskatchewan
Winter driving in Canada presents unique challenges for commercial semi-truck drivers. From icy roads to sudden snowstorms, conditions can test...
Latest Report Shows Truck Driver Vacancies Improving Faster than Non-Driving Roles
Dec 04, 2024 | Drivers, News Releases
OTTAWA, ON (December 3, 2024) – A new report released today by Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows truck driver vacancies...
Changes to CBSA Ports of Entry Hours in Saskatchewan
Nov 29, 2024 | Cross Border, Drivers
As of January 6, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will amend its hours of operation at Saskatchewan ports of...
How Safety Training Improves Operational Efficiency in the Canadian Trucking Sector
Sep 27, 2024 | Drivers, Safety
In the competitive world of Canadian trucking, operational efficiency is vital for companies to stay profitable. With long distances, unpredictable...
Are you Ready For National Trucking Week?!
Aug 30, 2024 | Advocacy, Drivers, Driving the Economy, Economy, News Releases, Safety
Canada’s professional truck drivers are the unsung heroes of the national economy. By delivering the critical goods and products Canadians...
U.S. CDC Publishes Changes to Dog Entry Requirements at the Border
Jul 23, 2024 | Business Operations, Cross Border, Drivers, News Releases
In advance of new dog entry requirements coming into effect on August 1st, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and...
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...
Getting a Class 1 driver’s licence when you have truck-driving experience outside Canada or the United States
Apr 03, 2024 | Drivers, Driver Shortage, MELT, SGI
SGI may waive the Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) requirement for a Class 1 licence if you:
Empowering Women with Transportation Industry Skills
Women Shifting Gears
The STA, YWCA Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training have launched a pilot-program to encourage more woman to participate in the trucking industry.
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