A “container” is defined in the Regulation to mean “a metal box furnished or approved by an ocean carrier for the marine transportation of goods.” Some of the indicators of a “container” may include: markings consistent with International Organization for Standardization (ISO). a four-letter prefix followed by a six-or seven-digit identifier (e.g., TXCU123456). A valid [...]
In the Container Trucking Act, “container trucking services” are defined as the transportation of a “container” by means of a truck.
Section 2 of the Regulation only requires a person who performs container trucking services that require access to a marine terminal in the Lower Mainland to have a licence. If a person performs container trucking services that do not require access to a marine terminal, they do not require a CTS licence. Reference Decision – [...]
Licensees have exclusive access to marine terminals, and in exchange for this they are required to pay the regulated off-dock rates for off-dock container trucking services in the Lower Mainland. Reference Decisions – CTC Decision No. 20/2016; CTC Decision No. 12/2020; CTC Decision No. 9/2023; CTC Decision No. 11/2024
Licensees are required to pay their drivers the minimum regulated rates anytime the driver is performing container trucking services within the Lower Mainland.
The PMR is $25 per on-dock or off-dock trip rate if the I/O moves 1 container on a single chassis, and 1.5 times the same amount if the I/O moves 2 containers using multiple chassis. Licensees are required to identify and separately account for the PMR payment on all eligible drivers pay statements.
The Positioning Movement Rate (“PMR”) is paid to I/Os to compensate them when they are “positioning” their truck without a container. You can access the Rate Order here.
Licensees should determine the applicable regulated rate by referring to the Rate Order published on the OBCCTC website. The Rate Order sets out the minimum regulated rates for different types of drivers and services. You can access the Rate Order here for detailed information on applicable rates and remuneration.
Licensees must pay overtime to company drivers and indirectly employed operators at 1.5 times the hourly rate if the driver has performed more than 9 hours in a day, and/or more than 45 hours per week. See the Rate Order here for more details.
Business Costs are defined in the CTS licence as: The costs of operating a business for which a Licensee is responsible and includes, but it is not limited to, chassis rental, wear and tear on tires, cargo insurance, Smart Phone costs, bridge or road tolls, loading fees, Access Agreement charges, fees related to the Terminal [...]
