Taking action on trucking safety

October 03, 2025 Media inquiries

Alberta is cracking down on unsafe commercial driver training schools and bad actors in the trucking industry to keep roads safe.

Alberta’s government is taking tough enforcement action to improve safety across the trucking industry. The province is applying vigilant oversight of driver training schools and carriers through inspections, audits and targeted investigations.

Alberta’s government has ordered the closure of five driver training schools. In addition, the province issued 39 disciplinary letters, more than $100,000 in administrative penalties, six corrective action plans, revoked 12 instructor licences, and sent four warning letters to driver examiners.

“Our families’ safety won’t be put at risk by reckless operators who ignore the rules. Anyone cutting corners or operating unsafe trucks will be removed from our roads. Alberta truckers have earned a reputation as some of the most trusted drivers in the country, and we will not allow a few bad actors to undermine that trust.”
Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors

The news release can be viewed on the following link: