Your trucks and buses represent more than a significant financial investment — they are the lifeblood of your business. BCTA membership protects that investment in many ways.
Government
Affairs: BCTA represents you by maintaining contact with federal,
provincial and municipal politicians and senior officials. BCTA actively
supports laws and programs that advance the interests of truck and bus
owners and opposes those that don't. For example, BCTA deals with policies
regarding taxation, vehicle weights and dimensions, infrastructure development
and financing, ICBC insurance, Workers' Compensation Board, labour and
the environment.
- Media
Relations: Because trucks and buses operate on B.C.'s public roads
on a daily basis, the general public and the media often formulate opinions
about trucks and buses that can lead to punitive tax, regulatory burdens
and enforcement. BCTA sets the record straight and promotes the industry's
view by responding to inquiries, articles and editorials in newspapers
and the electronic media.
- Industry
Information: BCTA helps to keep members informed through its bi-weekly
newsletter, the BCTA Bulletin, special
news bulletins, our membership roster and the Commercial Transport Procedures
Manual.
- Joint Initiatives: BCTA motor carrier members automatically become members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), a federation of provincial and regional trucking associations, of which BCTA is a member, based in Ottawa. CTA lobbies on behalf of the industry in both Canada and the U.S., with support from BCTA and other member associations. For more information on CTA, click here.
In addition, all of the BCTA member programs and services are available to motor carrier members, many at reduced prices. For a list of these and other benefits, click here.
Membership Investment
Membership in BCTA is a business investment that pays dividends many times over through reduced costs and enhanced opportunities. Membership fees are based on the number of vehicles operated.
Annual Dues
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Secondary Members (call BCTA for qualification details) are assessed
a flat fee of $100 per year.U.S.-based
carriers with home offices in the U.S. and no terminals in B.C. are assessed
a flat fee of $550 per year.Associate Members (non-carriers) are assessed
a flat fee of $325 per year (less than 3 branches) or $400 per year (more than 3 branches).
Membership Application
Download Motor Carrier Membership Application (PDF format)...
To apply on-line click here
For associate membership click here