National Safety Code Standards

National Safety Code (NSC) Standards

* The National Safety Code (NSC) for Motor Carriers was developed by the member jurisdictions of CCMTA in conjunction with the motor carrier industry. The NSC standards are subject to periodic review by CCMTA members to enhance their effectiveness or respond to new regulatory issues.

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Available in electronic and print versions, see below for pricing.

Item	Description	FREE PDF Download	Product Code	Print Version
National Safety Code Full set of standards	Includes all standards listed below, segments by individual standard for easy reference.	Full PDF available upon request.	NSC-E-FULL	$120.00 each + Shipping
Statement of Principles	Provides an overview of the purpose, scope and definitiona used throughout the NSC Standard documentation.		N/A	N/A
NSC Standard 1 Single Driver License Concept	A standard implemented by all jurisdictions which makes it an offence for a driver to hold more than one licence. In addition, a series of administrative procedures have been agreed upon to ensure driving infractions are assigned to a single licence and record.		N/A	N/A
NSC Standard 2 Knowledge and Performance Tests (Drivers) Revised January 2020	The purpose of this standard is to ensure that applicants possess the fundamental knowledge and driving skills for the type of vehicle to be safely operated on Canadian roads.		NSC-E-STND2	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 3 Driver Examiner Training Program Revised January 2020	The purpose of this standard is to ensure that applicants possess the fundamental knowledge and skills for driver examiner training and testing for passenger vehicles, commercial or higher-class vehicles, motorcycles, and medically at-risk drivers. Driver examiner standards assist in ensuring that examiners have met the minimum knowledge and skills training requirements for conducting licensing tests, with a focus on road and practical testing. This standard has been developed based on a number of objectives: To establish uniform performance standards for driver examiners. To facilitate consistent driver examination across Canada. To establish a system to ensure that driver examiners have and maintain the capability to perform their jobs competently.		NSC-E-STND3	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 4 Driver Licensing Classification Revised January 2020	Note name change of standard: Driver Licensing Classification The purpose of this standard is to designate classes of vehicles for driver licensing and prescribe the fundamental knowledge and skills for the type of vehicle to be safely operated on Canadian roads.		NSC-E-STND4	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 5 Self-Certification Standards and Procedures	A standard which outlines the criteria which must be met to permit carriers and driver training schools to train commercial drivers.		NSC-E-STND5	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 6 Medical Standards for Drivers RevisedFebruary 2021	The CCMTA Medical Standards for Drivers, initially Standard 6 of the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers, sets the medical criteria used to establish whether drivers are medically fit to drive. Addresses both private and commercial drivers.		MED-STD	$15.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 7 Carrier and Driver Profiles - November 2002	A standard which is designed to provide jurisdictions with a record of driver and carrier performance in terms of compliance with safety rules and regulations. The standard supports enforcement activity to remove unsatisfactory drivers and carriers from service, and identifies the type of information which will be maintained on each commercial driver and carrier.		NSC-E-STND7	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 8 Short-Term Suspension	A standard which describes the criteria for placing a driver out of service on a short-term (24 hour) basis when a peace officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe the driver's ability is affected by alcohol or drugs.		N/A	N/A
NSC Standard 9 Hours of Service	A standard which describes the number of hours a commercial driver can be on duty and operate a commercial vehicle. It outlines the requirement to complete daily logs, describes the various cycles of operation and sets out driver and carrier record keeping requirements. Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations - Application Guide		NSC-E-STND9	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 10 Cargo Securement - June 2013	A standard which outlines the specific requirements for securing loads to commercial vehicles to ensure they do not shift, move or spill onto the roadway.		NSC-E-STND10	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 11 Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection (PMVI) - Revised January 2020	A standard which outlines maintenance and periodic inspections.		NSC-E-STND11	$45.00 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 12 CVSA On-Road Inspections	A standard which contains the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance on-road inspection criteria. Copyright CVSA, Please contact the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance for a copy.		N/A	N/A
NSC Standard 13 Trip Inspection - Updated March 2009	A standard which prescribes daily trip inspection requirements. The daily vehicle trip inspection standard is intended to ensure early identification of vehicle problems and defects, and to prevent the operation of vehicles with conditions that are likely to cause or contribute to a collision or vehicle breakdown. Daily vehicle trip inspection is a continuous process designed to protect drivers and alert carriers to mechanical problems. The general objective of daily vehicle trip inspections is to promote an improved level of safety and compliance in commercial vehicles operating on the highway.		NSC-E-STND13	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 14 Safety Rating - August 2009	A standard which establishes the motor carrier safety rating framework by which each jurisdiction assesses the safety performance of motor carriers.		NSC-E-STND14	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 15 Facility Audits - December 2003	A standard which outlines the audit process used by jurisdictions to determine a carrier's level of compliance with all applicable safety standards.		NSC-E-STND15	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 16 Commercial Truck Driver Entry Level Training (Class 1) Revised January 2021	A standard designed to ensure that Class 1 commercial truck drivers are properly and consistently trained before they are licensed.		NSC-E-STND16	$9.99 each + Shipping

Print versions of NSC standards are provided on a cost recovery basis. Please contact CCMTA for details.

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