The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) welcomes today’s announcement (EN) (FR) by federal, provincial, and territorial transportation ministers on the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Interprovincial Trucking.
This is a significant step toward reducing regulatory barriers and improving the efficient movement of goods across Canada, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance.
The trucking industry is responsible for moving the vast majority of Canada’s domestic freight and serves as the backbone of national supply chains. Greater alignment of trucking regulations across jurisdictions has been a priority for the industry, and today’s agreement demonstrates a shared commitment by governments to improve internal trade, enhance productivity, and strengthen Canada’s economic competitiveness.
Most of the measures outlined in the MoU align with the recommendations the CTA and provincial trucking associations have advanced to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers in the trucking sector. These priorities were highlighted most recently in CTA’s 2025 reports, and further reinforced through action items that emerged from the Trucking Hack-a-Thon held in July 2025 and attended by the Deputy Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety.
CTA is particularly encouraged by measures contained within the Memorandum that will advance harmonization in key operational areas, including Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT), oversized and overweight vehicle permitting, long combination vehicle training requirements, and the implementation of common standards for signage, lighting, and escort vehicles.
“The trucking industry has consistently advocated for greater regulatory consistency across Canada,” said Geoff Wood, CTA’s Sr. VP Policy. “Today’s agreement recognizes that carriers operating across provincial and territorial boundaries will benefit from more aligned and predictable rules. These changes will improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary administrative burden, and support the seamless movement of goods that Canadian businesses and consumers depend on.”
CTA also welcomes the commitment to develop a Canadian Trucking Regulations Hub, which will provide carriers with a centralized source of regulatory information and help improve route planning and compliance across jurisdictions.
The Alliance further appreciates the continued focus by governments to address the ongoing challenges associated with the Driver Inc. model. CTA has steadfastly maintained that misclassification practices undermine fair competition, erode labour standards, and create significant concerns related to tax compliance and road safety. The industry’s continued engagement with governments on this issue remains essential to ensuring a level playing field for compliant carriers.
While today’s MoU represents an important milestone, CTA looks forward to working closely with federal, provincial, and territorial governments to ensure the timely implementation of these commitments and to identify additional opportunities for harmonization that will strengthen Canada’s transportation network.
“As governments work together to build a more integrated Canadian economy, trucking will remain a critical partner in delivering the goods Canadians rely on every day,” said Wood. “We commend the ministers for their collaboration and their recognition of the vital role trucking plays in supporting trade, economic growth, and affordability.”