Should Alberta Streamline Trucking and Bus Regulations?

Official title: Transportation regulation engagement

Closed Regulations & Permits Economy & Jobs Transportation
Alberta reviewed its commercial transportation rules to find ways to cut red tape for trucking and bus companies. The province has unique regulations that differ from the rest of Canada. The government wanted to know if adopting electronic logging devices and national safety standards would help carriers save time and money while keeping roads safe.

Why This Matters

Drive on Alberta highways? This affects the trucks sharing the road with you. Trucking companies face different rules here than in other provinces, which can mean higher costs passed on to consumers. Harmonizing rules could make goods cheaper to transport—and potentially lower prices at the store.

What Could Change

Alberta could adopt electronic logging devices that automatically track driver hours, replacing paper logs. The province might align its hours-of-service rules with federal standards. Vehicle weight and dimension limits could change to match other provinces, making cross-border trucking simpler.

Key Issues

  • Should Alberta adopt Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) for tracking driver hours?
  • Should Alberta's two-tier hours of service system be changed?
  • Should Alberta implement National Safety Code standards?
  • Should vehicle weight and dimension rules be harmonized with other provinces?

What Happened

The survey closed on March 18, 2020. The government met with key industry stakeholders including the Alberta Motor Association, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, and commercial transportation service providers. All commercial transportation companies in Alberta were contacted directly by email. Feedback gathered will be used to develop options to improve transportation regulation efficiency and safety.

Key Documents