Supply Chain

The CTA actively works to improve cross-border processes by advocating for the reopening of Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrollment centers, implementing an expedited approvals process, and supporting the expansion of programs like FAST lanes at land borders. We also call for increased investment in border security to enhance supply chain integrity.

The CTA stresses the importance of strategic infrastructure investments, such as advocating for the twinning of Highway 185 to open an Eastern-Canadian Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) network and pushing for continued government investment in road infrastructure to support the supply chain and the Canadian economy.

The CTA works to address labour shortages impacting the supply chain by advocating for better access to foreign labour and training dollars for the sector. We also push for a national crackdown on the Driver Inc. model, which negatively affects labour availability and compliance.

The CTA actively participates in various initiatives to improve the supply chain, including engaging with the National Supply Chain Task Force to identify inefficiencies and present solutions and working with the Government of Canada to review measures that increase supply chain efficiency for Canada-U.S. operators.

Advocating for a permanent In-Transit Program that allows Canadian carriers to efficiently transport goods between points within the U.S. (similar to the privileges granted to U.S. trucks in Canada) and to streamline the process for goods moving through the U.S. to another Canadian destination. This would reduce transit times and costs, optimize equipment use, and reduce fuel consumption.

This includes advocating for consistent and timely winter road maintenance standards across provinces, expanding the network of rest areas with adequate services and security for truck drivers, and addressing spring weight restrictions and road bans to ensure consistent regulations across jurisdictions.

This involves harmonizing LCV requirements in Western provinces, modernizing regulations for oversize/overweight loads to reduce delays, and promoting consistent oversight and accountability for truck safety across all jurisdictions.

This includes establishing a centralized system for accessing motor carrier information and advocating for expanded cell service coverage to support the seamless exchange of data and information across the supply chain.