I am a trucker and I have some safety concerns about my
employer. Whom do I contact on the federal level?
Contact Brian Orrbine with Transport Canada's Road Safety. His phone number is
(613) 990-8855. You should also contact the BC Motor Carrier Commission at (604)
660-5454.
Where can I find some publications about the trucking
industry?
The best places to find information and publications on trucking is the
Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), which is a non-government
organization that deals with a variety of aspects of the Canadian transportation
industry or the B.C. Trucking Association Tel: (604) 888-5319.
Where can I find information about available courses for
truckers?
To find out information about available courses for Truckers, contact your local
driving school (i.e. your local Young Drivers of Canada driving school) and/or
the B.C. Trucking Association (604) 888-5319.
Where can I find information on how to fill out a
trucker's logbook?
To find information on how to fill out the trucker's logbook, refer to the
Ministry of Transportation and Highways Trucking Book entitled "National
Safety Code - Booklet #5". This trucking book is available at the B.C.
Trucking Association (604) 888-5319. Address: 100-20111 93A Avenue
Langley, BC V1M 4A9.
What are some other useful Internet sites relating to
truck operation?
OTA Internet Site
Finance Department
Statistics Canada
Environment Canada
Intermodal Association of North America
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