Transportation - National Safety Code
Last Verified: 2005-12-29
Act: Traffic Safety Act
Regulation: Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation, AR 314 / 2003
To Whom Does This Apply?
In Alberta, the National Safety Code (NSC) applies to commercial carriers operating a;
- Freight truck that is registered for a weight of 11,794 kilograms or greater if operated solely in
- Freight truck that is registered for a weight of more than 4,500 kilograms if operated outside of
- Vehicle that is designed to carry 11 or more persons, including the driver. All carriers operating such vehicles must obtain an Alberta Safety Fitness Certificate.
- In addition to the requirement to obtaining a Safety Fitness Certificate, carriers who transport passengers may require an Operating Authority Certificate.
Summary
NSC is managed by Carrier Services, a section of Alberta Transportation. Carrier Services is responsible for the administration of Safety Fitness Certificates and Operating Authority Certificates.Carriers operating under a Safety Fitness Certificate must have a written safety and maintenance plan, maintain driver and vehicle maintenance files, and have a person appointed to promote safety within their organization. The carrier must retain records for the current year, plus the previous four years. The records must be accessible for audit or inspection at the carrier's principle place of business in Alberta.
Carrier Services use a Carrier Profile system to monitor Alberta NSC carriers. The Carrier Profile is composed of violations, vehicle inspections, audit, and in the future collision information. Carriers who have an unacceptable safety record will be prohibited from operating a NSC vehicle in Alberta.
Commercial carriers may apply for over-weight, over-dimensional, and licence permits by contacting Alberta Transportation at 1-800-662-7138, within Alberta and at (403) 342-7138 from anywhere.
For more information regarding Carrier Services' programs or to obtain a copy of your Carrier Profile, see the contact below.
Related Reading- Registration of Commercial Vehicles
- Common Carrier Operating Authority - For-Hire Trucking or Bus
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.
Alberta Contact(s):
Vehicle Safety and Carrier Services
Alberta Transportation
4th floor
Provincial Building
4920 - 51st Street
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6K8
Telephone: (403) 340-5444
Fax: (403) 340-4806
Toll-free (information): To call toll-free in Alberta dial 310-0000
