Clarity regarding B.C.’s Hours of Service (HOS) regulations while providing relief related to the Provincial State of EmergencyIn order to assist in the province’s recovery efforts during this state of emergency, drivers operating commercial motor vehicles to transport passengers, goods and supplies for the purpose of providing relief in relation to flooding and landslides in B.C. are exempt under MVAR 37.11(d). Details regarding the exemption can be found in this
BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure bulletin.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Interim Special Measures, in partnership with CFIADue to extreme weather conditions in B.C. that have caused supply chain disruptions, Canadian domestic truck carriers may need to transit through the U.S. to reach destinations in Canada. Interim special measures have been developed to support domestic truck carriers moving product from a Canadian point of origin to a Canadian destination through the U.S.
Follow this link for guidelines including entry/filing requirements, container security/verification, prohibited/restricted items, food in transit, and COVID-19 health measures.
Carriers that regularly travel between Canada and the United States (U.S.), should follow the standard procedures in order to facilitate and reduce delays in border crossings. CBSA guidance on the in-transit movement of Canadian goods through U.S. territory can be found here
Departmental Memorandum D3-4-2, Highway Pre-Arrival and Reporting Requirements, paragraphs 59-66.
Certify Your Essential VehicleUntil November 30, 2021, B.C. is prioritizing fuel for essential vehicles in impacted areas of the province. This is a temporary measure brought in by a
new
order under the Emergency Program to make sure we have a steady supply of fuel for the services and goods people depend on after the recent catastrophic weather events. Essential vehicles will not have a fuel limit.
Under the order, agricultural and farm-use vehicles and veterinarians supporting flood response are considered essential. For a full list of essential vehicles and regions covered please refer to the list
on the Travel and fuel restrictions - Province of British Columbia website.