Navigating the "New" CTEA/AETC Web Site

Under "About Us"/Programs, you will find JOB-FILE® III, Cargo Anchor Points, Generic Parking Brake Test Program (GAB) and Rear Impact Program (RIG)

Under "About Us"/Services, you will find National Saftey Mark (NSM) or Pre-clearance, NSM Review Service. Compliance Label Program, Compliance & Risk Management Workshop Info and Member Benefits

Under "Links"/Canadian Federal Government, you will find the Lists of Registered Pre-clearance & the List of Vehicle Manufactures Registered with Transport Canada (TC), TC Motor Vehicle Safety Act and Regulations

Introducing the CTEA/AETC

The CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION serves its members, commercial vehicle manufacturers (trucks and trailers), their dealers, distributors, component manufacturers and service providers in the Canadian marketplace.

The Association promotes excellence in commercial vehicle manufacturing through the development of standard practices. We also initiate and encourage research and development programs to improve component and vehicle design.

Acting as a spokesperson and liaison between the industry and government ministries, the CTEA promotes public awareness of the industry, its importance to the economy as well as maintaining a complete industry data base and providing a forum for networking within the Industry.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Association consists of nine (9) Directors elected for a two year term and is made up of the President, one (1) Vice-Presidents and seven (7) Member Directors. The CTEA contracts the services of an Executive Director reporting to the Board, to coordinate activities and to manage the business affairs of the Association.

Supplemental Membership Services

• Information exchange with related Associations: SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), NTEA (National Truck Equipment Association), TTMA (Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association), HDDC (Heavy Duty Distributor Council), NWRA (National Wheel & Rim Association) & others.
• Member: CCMTA (Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators).
• CTEA Today magazine and eXpress eNewsletter: membership announcements, feature articles, regulatory news and updates, member profiles, employment referrals, industry and Member news, surveys, technical papers, Member's new products.
• Initiate & coordinate industry research & development testing programs.
• Monitor Canada & Provincial Gazettes for proposed and new regulations affecting our industry sector.
• Organize regional meetings, Annual Meeting & Manufacturers' Business Conference and Technical Fair.
• Locate and supply technical papers and reference materials (discounts for members).
• Material sourcing and new product referrals.
• Training initiatives (ie. Commercial Vehicle Wheel Service Program)