Get Home Safe is a WorkSafe Saskatchewan campaign dedicated to promoting safety on the road and helping to ensure that every trucker and every driver sharing the road reaches their destination safely.

At the heart of this campaign is the belief that safety is not an option but a responsibility. We understand the challenges that truckers face on the road – long hours, tight deadlines, unpredictable weather conditions. We’re here to support you, provide resources, and foster a culture of safe driving.

We’re here to remind you that the most important part of your haul is getting home safe.

Reduce the risks when you’re on the road.

Take regular breaks.

Being awake for more than 18 hours impairs your judgment equal to having a blood alcohol level of 0.05.

Stay focused.

Distracted driving is a leading cause of fatal crashes.

Be aware at intersections.

Proper caution around vehicle and train crossings can save lives.

Drive for the conditions.

Lower speeds and allow more room for other vehicles in inclement weather.

Did you know?

Saskatchewan truckers rank 2nd highest for workplace injury reports.

Fatigue and distracted driving are factors in 1 out of 3 serious incidents.

The only remedy for fatigue is proper rest – at least two hours of uninterrupted sleep.

Resources for truckers and trucking companies

Trucking Industry Certificate of Recognition

A Certificate of Recognition (CoR) is awarded to employers who develop health and safety programs that meet standards established by the Government of Saskatchewan.

In conjunction with the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and WorkSafe Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Trucking Association is working to implement a trucking industry-specific Certificate of Recognition program within the province.

Saskatchewan Truckers’ Guide

Produced by SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance), this guide brings together the most currently available regulatory, safety and compliance information from the several government organizations responsible for various trucking programs.

Saskatchewan Trucking Association Training Catalogue

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) offers many trucking industry training courses including several programs specific to various areas of safety.

Free North American Fatigue Management Program education and training

At no cost or obligation, this education and training program combines fatigue management tools with education on what causes fatigue and how to minimize its occurrence. Sponsored by a collaborative international partnership between multiple jurisdictions, academics and motor carrier stakeholder groups, the program was designed by three teams of medical and sleep scientists to reduce commercial driver fatigue-related risks, reduce crashes, improve alertness, and promote job satisfaction.

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Reminders for drivers sharing truckers’ workplace

Trucking is one of the few industries that shares its workplace – the road – with the public.

The added responsibility of high safety standards and safety training is something trucking companies and their drivers take seriously. For example, the transportation industry is gearing up for a safer and more efficient future by mandating Electronic Logging Devices that will support effective management of Hours of Service and reduce risk from driver fatigue.

Because of these standards, trucks are among the safest vehicles on the road. In fact, only a small percentage of all motor vehicle crashes involve commercial trucks, and they are most often not found at fault in collisions with other vehicles. However, keep in mind that commercial trucks and semitrailers are 2X more likely to produce a collision with injuries or fatalities than passenger vehicles.

It’s vital that other drivers sharing the road take extra care and respect truckers’ workplace.

Trucking is vital to Saskatchewan’s economy

Over 4% of Saskatchewan’s workforce works in the transportation & warehousing sector and 1 out of every 60 Canadians works as a truck driver.

Our province has the most extensive municipal road network in Canada. Saskatchewan’s vast road infrastructure of more than 25,250 kilometers of highways serves as the lifeblood of our landlocked, export-oriented economy. The transportation and warehousing sector plays a significant role in driving Saskatchewan’s GDP, contributing more than 5% to the province’s overall economic output.