The Global Transportation Hub has seen a change to its Board of Directors as Dr. Sandip Lalli has replaced Captain Gordon Houston, who is retiring.
On Dec. 18, federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced the introduction of a Gazette I process for mandatory use of electronic logging devices; a decision supported by the STA. The proposed regulation will bring the Canadian trucking industry in line with enacted regulations in the US that make it the law that carriers and drivers use an electronic version of paper logbooks,
As industry participants, we all know that staffing your operation can be a great challenge. Not only is there a nation-wide truck driver shortage, but also experienced drivers can be very difficult to come by. As part of an on-going effort to promote truck transport as a viable career option to younger generations, the STA will be representing its membership at the Stepping Stones Career Fair at
Prior to 2017, the STA membership was seeking more opportunities to connect with industry associates, other members and the STA board in face-to-face settings. With a geographically disbursed membership, the STA was seeking opportunities to bring interested parties together and in 2017 started hosting Networking Breakfasts. Held in both Regina and Saskatoon to help connect as many
The STA now has online training! Online training will be available to both Carrier and Affiliate Member employees, covering a wide range of topics. Saskatchewan is a vast province with many trucking companies operating outside of major centres, limiting access to training and increasing the cost of ongoing education for all employees. With small companies making up the majority of
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