A new program introduced by the Province that will recognize and reward trucking firms for exceptional safety practices includes COR as one of its requirements.
“The Premium Carrier Program is intended to en¬hance road safety by recognizing and rewarding those carriers who show an exceptional commit¬ment to safety,” Minister of Transportation Shirley Bond said in a media release.
“By knowing who the top performers are, we can focus our commercial vehicle enforcement where it is needed most and help make our roads even safer.”
The Premium Carrier Program has been initiated in partnership with the BC Trucking Association (BCTA). It is based on the premise that sound op¬erating practices lead to safer highways and more competitive businesses.
The main benefit of the Premium Carrier Program is recognition of the carrier’s success in achieving safe transportation practices. This includes a certificate and watermark for the company’s use, and inclusion on the list of recommended carriers on the Province’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) website.
As a result of their high safety standing, Premium Carriers can also take advantage of operating efficiencies as part of the Weigh2GoBC program. Premium Carriers receive free Weigh2GoBC transponders for their entire fleet, and will be automatically assigned the lowest random report percentage (5 per cent) in the program, meaning fewer stops at inspection stations along their routes.
For more information on the program and its requirements, visit: www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/PremiumCarrier/
-Leasa Hachey
Communications and Content
