National Safety Code

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)	A standard which sets out the process for standardized testing of commercial drivers and includes the criteria for both written and road tests. It also identifies the key elements which will be evaluated by government officials charged with administering the tests.		NSC-E-STND2	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 3 Driver Examiner Training Program	A standard designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of driver examiners and ensure they are consistent across Canada.		NSC-E-STND3	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 4 Classified Driver Licensing System - May 1998	A standard which renders more uniform the classification and endorsement system for driver licences and ensures that a licence issued in one province/territory is recognized in all provinces/territories.		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 - March 2017	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. Interprovincial Regulations Implementation Update - May 2009 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations - Application Guide		NSC-E-STND9	$9.99 each + Shipping
NSC Standard 10 Cargo Securement	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) - Updated October 2014	A standard which outlines maintenance and periodic inspections.		NSC-E-STND11	$29.99 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.		N/A	N/A
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 First Aid Training	A voluntary standard which outlines the basic elements which should be contained in a basic first aid course for commercial drivers.		N/A	N/A

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