Quebec has introduced new regulations requiring Ontario truck drivers with less than two years of experience to take practical exams to work in the province.This measure follows a series of collisions involving heavy vehicles and aims to address the issue of inexperienced drivers from Ontario.Under the policy, drivers with less than 24 months of Class 1 driving experience must undergo testing to transfer their licenses.If they fail twice, they will need mandatory training.The changes were announced after a May report by Ontario's auditor general highlighted gaps in training and licensing oversight.Previously, license transfers were automatic without additional checks.Quebec Transport Minister Benoit Charette emphasized the temporary nature of the measure while awaiting Ontario's response to its audit.

Industry leaders acknowledge the step is positive but stress that legislative changes are needed to address systemic issues, including the classification of drivers as independent contractors by companies like 'Driver Inc.,' which exploit loopholes to avoid taxes and training requirements.The Canadian Trucking Alliance warns that such practices undermine road safety and threaten legitimate businesses, calling for federal intervention.