Commercial Transportation
Bus / Trucks Certificates and Monitoring
Alberta Infrastructure and 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 193k)
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.
Monitoring and Facility Audits
Alberta Infrastructure and 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.
Progressive Discipline Process
Alberta Infrastructure and 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
Cargo Securement Training (doc 87K)
New Cargo Securement Legislation (doc 70K)
NEW Information Package On Federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers' Hours Of Service Regulation (pdf 48K)
Third Party Audit Certification Program (pdf 47K)
Notice Drivers' Hours of Service Regulation
Hours of Service Training (pdf 49K)
Reviewing New Hours of Service Logs (pdf 45K)
For more information, please contact:
Carrier Services