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Commercial Vehicles

Information and background on how we import, export and move goods across our province to driving the economy, including the work of commercial vehicles.

Trans-Canada Improvements (and Delays) Ahead: How You Can Be Prepared

August 27, 2024June 6, 2024 21 Comments

The Trans-Canada Highway is the primary route connecting BC to the rest of Canada and it’s getting several improvements over the coming years, as a part of our Kamloops-Alberta Four-Laning Program. Much of what makes

Categories BC Travellers, Cone Zone, Feature Articles, Trucking

What You Need to Know About Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in BC

October 26, 2023August 1, 2023 8 Comments

The safety of the travelling public is our absolute top priority, and that includes the care and operation of commercial vehicles on BC highways. While commercial vehicle operators in BC have long been required to

Categories Commercial Vehicles, Trucking
weigh scale with mountains in background

8 Things You Want to Know About Weigh Scales and Vehicle Weights in BC

June 13, 2024December 13, 2022 46 Comments

Without a doubt, we get more questions about weigh scales and vehicles weights in BC than any other when it comes to Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE). And the questions don’t just come from

Categories Trucking
Mount Robson Rest Area - BC Highway 16

Stopping at a BC Rest Area? Here’s What You Need to Know

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 48 Comments

One of the best ways to see BC is by hitting the road. (Who doesn’t love yelling “Road Trip!”?) To help plan your trip, and keep safety a priority, we recommend stopping at one of our

Categories BC Travellers, Trucking
Logging trucking driving along dirt road

BC Seasonal Load Restrictions: Answering Trucking Questions

June 6, 2022May 31, 2022 19 Comments

What do you want to know about BC load restrictions? That’s the question we asked on social media, and we got some great feedback from commercial haulers, including @BCTrucker1 and @hnldriver. Thanks! Q: How are

Categories Trucking
avoid engine braking sign

The Sound and Fury: Engine Brake Noise and How to Stop It

March 6, 2025May 24, 2022 55 Comments

Engine brakes are an important piece of safety equipment for commercial vehicle operators. Trouble is, they can cause an irritating pulsating noise when combined with modified engine exhausts. In fact, a few comparisons we’ve heard

Categories Commercial Vehicles, Trucking

Stopped on Highway 1 in the Rocky Mountains? Don’t Worry – We Have a Plan

September 12, 2023March 3, 2022 13 Comments

Mountains and snow are two of BC’s most defining features – especially in our Rocky Mountain District. But those features can also pose problems when trying to keep BC highways passable and safe. We make

Categories BC Travellers, Commercial Vehicles, Road Maintenance
Wanted Poster

DON’T Do This Pt. III: 5 More Vehicles CVSE Wants Off the Road

September 9, 2021 14 Comments

“Are you guys going to continue these posters? These are pretty good, brings light to the types of things that your officers and inspectors find. These posters also provide an educational component as well as

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