A Common-Sense Trucking Policy

British Columbia’s trucking industry keeps our economy running — delivering food to stores, supplies to businesses, and goods to communities across the province.

But today, truckers and businesses face a costly patchwork of municipal trucking rules, permit systems, and inconsistent regulations that slow trade and drive-up costs.

Different municipalities have different trucking restrictions, permitting requirements, routing rules, and even different definitions of what qualifies as a “truck.” The result is confusion, delays, higher operating costs, and unnecessary bureaucracy.

The BC Trucking Association has warned that this fragmented system is hurting businesses, disrupting supply chains, and increasing costs that are ultimately passed on to consumers.

A government led by Kerry-Lynne Findlay will bring common sense back to transportation policy and make British Columbia a place where goods move efficiently and businesses can grow.

One Province. One Set of Rules.

A Kerry-Lynne Findlay government will establish a province-wide trucking standard that creates consistency across British Columbia.

This includes:

• Standardized provincial trucking regulations and permitting
• Clear and consistent truck route rules across municipalities
• Streamlined approvals to reduce delays and administrative costs
• A review of municipal bylaws that unnecessarily restrict trade and transportation
• A commitment to reduce red tape for truckers, logistics companies, and businesses

Truckers should not face a different set of rules every time they cross a municipal boundary.

Building the Infrastructure British Columbia Needs

Fixing the rules is only part of the solution. British Columbia must also invest in the infrastructure needed to move people and goods safely and efficiently.

Through a strong Western Alliance with Alberta and Saskatchewan, a Kerry-Lynne Findlay government will champion major transportation and trade corridor expansion projects, including:

• Expanding key trade corridors from Vancouver to Regina
• Expanding Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Hope toward modern interstate-style capacity
• Expanding the Island Highway to improve transportation reliability on Vancouver Island
• Supporting increased port capacity in Vancouver, Prince Rupert, and Kitimat
• Improving connections between highways, rail, ports, and border infrastructure

Supporting Drivers and Supply Chains

The trucking industry is facing growing pressure from rising fuel costs, regulatory burdens, labour shortages, and congestion.

A Kerry-Lynne Findlay government will work directly with the BC Trucking Association and industry stakeholders to ensure provincial policies support:

• Efficient goods movement
• Competitive operating conditions
• Safer highways and rest infrastructure
• Reduced congestion and delays
• Economic growth and job creation

A Stronger Economy Starts with Moving Goods Efficiently

When trucks are delayed, costs rise for everyone.

Efficient transportation means lower costs for consumers, stronger supply chains, more competitive businesses, and a stronger economy.

British Columbia needs a transportation system built for growth — not bureaucracy.

One province. One set of rules. One stronger British Columbia.