Jimmy Mac talks with Joanne Ritchie and Jim Park from the Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC) about the latest news in Canadian trucking. Joanne highlights National Tank Services in Sarnia, Ontario, which just celebrated 20 years and 7,300 consecutive days without a lost time injury—a remarkable safety achievement.

Jim discusses Bill 60 in Ontario, a proposed law that would close loopholes allowing student visa holders to obtain commercial driving licenses. He also covers efforts to introduce formal credentialing for truck driving instructors. Currently, most provinces have no requirements for instructor experience or teaching certification, though BC and other provinces are beginning to implement standards. Programs like PTTAC and Bluedrop are rolling out truck trainer accreditation initiatives, while Atlantic Canada trucking schools emphasize instructor standards and internship opportunities.

Learn more about OBAC at http://www.obac.ca/Web/

Articles referenced:

National Tank Services Safety Milestone: https://www.trucknews.com/health-safe...

Ontario Bill 60: https://www.trucknews.com/regulations...

Truck Trainer Accreditation: https://www.trucknews.com/human-resou...

Instructor Standards in Atlantic Canada: https://www.trucknews.com/human-resou...

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