An E-petition has been launched on the Government of Canada web site petitions.ourcommons.ca, calling for the federal government to make changes that will standardize Class 1 drivers skills, training and licensing requirements across Canada, as opposed to the current province by province system.
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New Requirements Effective March 15, 2019
Saskatchewan Government Insurance; released on December 3, 2018 –Starting March 15, 2019, drivers seeking a Class 1 commercial licence in Saskatchewan to drive semi trucks will be required to undergo a minimum of 121.5 hours of training.
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Due to colder weather, the winter weight period has been extended for central and northern regions of Saskatchewan. The extension will benefit farmers in those regions looking to transport their products to port. Read more about Winter Weights Extended in Central and Northern Saskatchewan Regions …
Winter weights took effect at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, November 16 for all applicable provincial highways, with the exception of southwest Saskatchewan. Read more about Winter Weights in Effect on Many Provincial Highways in Saskatchewan …