About Us

In 1968, a group of concerned truckers met to discuss and move towards resolving common problems. With this goal in mind, the Truckers Association of Nova Scotia was formed. The primary function of the Association is to promote all matters aiding the development and improvement of the trucking industry and the allied trades in Nova Scotia, including social, recreational, benevolent, educational and charitable activities. In addition, the Truckers Association of Nova Scotia makes presentations to government and other regulatory bodies in relation to the economic welfare of the trucking industry and is the main proponent in gaining access to the provincial haul rates and beneficial changes to the contract specifications used by the contractors. Regular meetings are held with the elected Board of Directors, consisting of the president from each of the 21 county associations and the Executive Committee. Membership in the association is open to N.S. Owner-operators and carriers large and small.

To keep informed in the trucking field and having many issues of mutual concern, the Truckers Association of Nova Scotia became an affiliate member of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, which in turn is an affiliate of the Canadian Trucking Alliance. The Truckers Association of Nova Scotia has supported a board member on the Transportation Sector of Voluntary Planning since 1967. This Committee provides the provincial government with non-government advice on transportation policy and program issues with the objective of promoting the development of high quality transportation services in Nova Scotia. We work closely with the Trucking Human Resource Sector Council, which is dedicated to helping industry in Nova Scotia, by assisting with training from Federal Government funds The Truckers Association of Nova Scotia is proactive in dealing with safety issues and supporting Associations. We have worked closely with the Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association and current sit on the Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association. Both of these organizations are instrumental in providing Occupational Health and Safety programs, which enable the membership the opportunity to work or bid on Governmental programs. It is the goal of the association to have our members trained for an accident free environment.

County Associations dispatch trucks for the Department of Transportation and Public works contractors and other provincial government departments involved in the hauling of applicable materials. These dedicated dispatchers provide expanded service by also dispatching after regular business hours and keeping records that are open for examination by the county membership. We have Associate Members who have formed a very strong and dedicated Associated Trades Council, consisting of suppliers and sponsors of the trucking industry. These Associate Members contribute to the success of the Truckers Association of Nova Scotia at both provincial and county levels. It is through them that we are able to enjoy some exclusive discounts. The truly appreciate the time and effort our Associate members put forward on behalf.

Since no one individual can solve all our problems alone, isn't it obvious that you should join others to protect your business investment? Only your time, support and participation will make it happen. The larger the membership, the stronger the Association. To become an active member, the window of opportunity is January and February only. Please contact the Truckers Association of Nova Scotia's office for additional information if necessary.