Quebec’s road enforcement agency, Contrôle routier Québec (CRQ), launched Monday a surprise operation primarily targeting truck drivers arriving from Ontario, but also from other provinces. The goal? To identify and document specific issues such as incorporated drivers (Driver Inc), invalid licenses, and lack of insurance coverage.
This initiative seeks to better understand the impact of non-compliant Ontario drivers on Quebec’s roads, as well as the scale of challenges related to the improper classification of these drivers.
Four checkpoints were set up for this operation and seizures have been made. The data collected will provide critical insight into these issues and support the development of tailored solutions for the challenges identified in Quebec.
This initiative has been praised by Marc Cadieux, CEO of the Association du Camionnage du Québec (ACQ), who has been advocating for over 12 years to combat the scheme “Driver Inc”. His efforts focus on ensuring road safety, protecting Quebec-based businesses and their sustainability, and improving working conditions within the industry. Réjean Breton, President of the Association des Professionnels du Dépannage du Québec (APDQ), also emphasized the importance of such an operation, highlighting the challenges these issues pose for tow truck operators.
Quebec’s truck drivers, who witness firsthand the dangers posed by inadequately trained or undocumented drivers, have also welcomed this intervention. They have raised concerns about the often poor condition of the vehicles operated by such drivers, which increases risks for all road users.
Finally, the collaboration and dialogue between Contrôle routier Québec, the ACQ, transport companies, and the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility represent a significant step toward safer roads. These collective efforts, it is hoped, will continue to advance the cause of responsible and compliant trucking practices.
