Transport Canada

Scope

In the U.S., the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for promulgating regulations that help reduce commercial vehicle accidents and deaths. Canada, however, doesn’t have an FMCSA equivalent. Transport Canada has delegated most of its authority to regulate motor carriers to the jurisdictional governments.

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Summary of requirements

Although Transport Canada has delegated its authority to the jurisdictions, Transport Canada has not abandoned all involvement in the jurisdictional laws and regulations relating to motor carrier safety. Transport Canada is actively involved with the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) and can provide insight on the National Safety Code Standards. The National Safety Code is used as a guide for the jurisdictions when adopting their motor carrier safety regulations.

Transport Canada has retained its authority to enact the following regulations (of interest to commercial motor vehicle operators):

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, and
• Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Hours of Service Regulations.