The Alberta government is introducing a new requirement for commercial carriers to provide driver experience records for Class 1 tractor-trailer truck drivers when they move to another job. This allows a driver’s record to follow the driver, not the company, which means good truck drivers will be recognized for their clean record, while the bad truck drivers who damage bridges, drive recklessly and rack up violations will be held accountable.
A phase-in period will run from Dec. 1, allowing carriers time to become familiar with the requirement and the standardized form.
By June 1, 2026, carriers are expected to be in full compliance.
The new rule builds on Alberta’s strong record of improving highway safety and cleaning up the commercial trucking industry. Over the last year alone, Alberta’s government has shut down five fraudulent driver training schools, removed 13 unsafe carriers, revoked 12 instructor licences, and issued more than $100,000 in penalties to those who failed to meet safety standards.
“We’ve heard from Albertans that bad truck drivers are still on our roads and there seem to be gaps in accountability in the industry. This new measure will add transparency by having an individual trucker’s driving experience ensure a driver’s record follows them, so companies know exactly who the good and bad drivers are before they get behind the wheel.”
Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors
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