Commercial Vehicle Safety Information Session
Burnaby RCMP, Coquitlam RCMP and the City of Coquitlam are inviting commercial vehicle drivers and operators to a free information session focused on commercial vehicle safety.
Who Should Attend?
The session is aimed at drivers and companies that operate commercial vehicles such as box trucks and delivery vehicles that can be operated with a Class 5 licence.
*Important Note: This session is not aimed at large transport vehicles and semi-truck drivers, including those with class 1 licences.
Session Topics
The education session will focus on:
- pre-trip inspections
- Commercial Transport Act
- truck routes
- cargo securement
- transporting live loads
- vehicle defects
- weight regulations
- and more.
The program goal is to provide a refresher for commercial vehicle operators and companies on important safety information intended to keep all road users safe.
The information sessions are being hosted in partnership with BC Highway Patrol, Delta Police and WorkSafe BC. Representatives from these agencies will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions.
Trucks and Goods Movement
The efficient movement of goods and services is critical to the economic development and long-term prosperity of the City. Trucks travelling within the City of Coquitlam are required to follow Federal, Provincial and municipal government regulation. Vehicles with a gross weight greater than 11,800 kilograms must travel on the designated truck routes and during designated times as set out in the Street and Traffic Bylaw Number 5499, 2026 (PDF), and shown in the Coquitlam Truck Routes Map (PDF).
For local delivery to a destination not on a truck route, the most direct route between the destination and the closest truck route must be used by way of an Arterial route where feasible. Vehicles exceeding bylaw limits must obtain an Oversize/Overweight Permit (PDF) before travelling in Coquitlam.