What to Know About Trucking
Companies in Canada
Trucking companies in Canada must comply with several
Canadian trucking rules, including the Canadian Council of
Motor Transportations. The rules include the following:
Motor Vehicle Transport Act: governs hours of service; the
regulation dictates reasonable on-duty hours and at least 8-
hours of off duty time.
Motor Carrier Safety Fitness Certificate Regulations: this
regulation requires that trucks crossing provincial or international
borders obtain a safety fitness certificate to allow them to
operate on any Canadian highway.
Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations: this
regulation governs drivers’ hours of work and rest.
Breaching the above rules and regulations will lead to
penalties and fines such as an Out Of Service Order (OOS).
This can lead to a company’s license being revoked and
huge monetary fines.