The OBCCTC closely monitors industry needs and determines when it is necessary to add more I/Os to the I/O List. The OBCCTC will open applications for the same on the OBCCTC website. Interested I/Os can then submit their applications.
Review the OBCCTC Truck Tag policy to understand how the process works generally. Contact the OBBCTC for additional guidance. Visit the OBCCTC Contact Us page here
The I/O List is not published. If an I/O has any questions about their status on the I/O List, they can contact the OBCCTC. Visit the OBCCTC Contact Us page here.
There is no minimum truck age requirement set by the OBCCTC. However, you should contact the TLS Administrator at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) to confirm their truck age requirements to access port property, at 604-665-9333.
No. Licensees cannot subcontract container trucking services work to a non-licensee or perform on-dock or off-dock container trucking services for a non-licensee who performs container trucking services in the Lower Mainland. See sections 6.2 and 6.3 of the CTS licence.
The OBCCTC plays a key role in regulating the container trucking industry in the Lower Mainland. Its primary responsibilities include issuing Container Trucking Services (CTS) licences and truck tags, rate regulation, compliance and enforcement, and complaint management.
No. Only licensees with I/Os are required to pay the fuel surcharge. Here is the list of the CTS licensees that currently have I/Os.
The current CTS licence expires December 1, 2026. The OBCCTC will open applications for companies to apply for the next CTS licence period in or around June, 2026. Information will be posted on the OBCCTC website.
Interested applicants should watch for communication with specific details and dates on the OBCCTC website. Applications are likely to open in June 2026.
No. Licensees must not agree to perform on-dock or off-dock container trucking services for a non-licensed company that performs off-dock container trucking services in the Lower Mainland. See s. 6.2 of the CTS licence. Licensees are also prohibited from subcontracting non-licensees to perform container trucking services in the Lower Mainland. See s. 6.3 of the [...]
