Bus / Trucks Certificates and Monitoring
Alberta Transportation promotes and monitors the safe operation of all vehicles, including those that transport passengers and goods. This includes ensuring all vehicles are licensed and operate in accordance with provincial and federal legislation. It is essential for this important sector of Alberta's economy to continue to achieve the highest safety standards.
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National Safety Code Administration
The National Safety Code (NSC) is a set of 16 standards used by all Canadian jurisdictions to enhance the safety of truck and bus carriers. Under the NSC, carriers must obtain a Safety Fitness Certificate and maintain an acceptable safety fitness rating.
Application for Safety Fitness Certificate
Carriers Administrative Responsibilities
Detailed Compliance Requirements (pdf 95k)
Operating Status - Alberta Saskatchewan Border
Passenger Transportation Services
In addition to obtaining a Safety Fitness Certificate an Alberta Operating Authority Certificate may be required for individuals providing a service of transporting passengers. This includes charter, scheduled service, private, industrial or non-profit bus operations.
Operating Authority Certificate
Stakeholder Information Sessions (New)
Permits
Carrier Service - Permit Information
Permit Application Forms And Overview
Monitoring and Facility Audits
Alberta Transportation conducts investigations as a result of complaints from industry, the public or government. The department also conducts audits, which use National Safety Code (NSC) standards to measure a carrier's compliance to both administrative and on-road legislation.
Facility Audits and Investigations
Progressive Discipline Process
Alberta Transportation monitors the conduct of commercial carriers travelling on the province's highways for safety compliance and for the protection of our highway infrastructure. It is the responsibility of commercial carriers to comply with provincial and federal safety legislation or they will face disciplinary actions.
Educational Information
Alberta Reference Guide For Hours of Service Training
Cargo Securement Training (pdf 51K)
New Cargo Securement Legislation (doc 70K)
NEW Information Package On Federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers' Hours Of Service Regulation (pdf 37K)
Notice Drivers' Hours of Service Regulation
Red Deer College Professional Driver Certifcation (pdf 47K)
Reviewing New Hours of Service Logs (pdf 45K)
Preparing Written Safety and Maintenance Programs
Third Party Audit Certification Program
Third Party Audit Certification Program
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Carrier Services
