A trucking company involved in a fatal crash in Brandon, Manitoba, has been barred from operating in Alberta as the province continues its crackdown on unsafe commercial carriers.

Conquer Transportation was among 20 trucking companies that Alberta officials say have been “eliminated” from operating in the province since October.

The company had previously had its safety permit withdrawn in Manitoba before one of its trucks was involved in the deadly crash in Brandon in May.

Alberta Targets Unsafe Carriers

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen announced the enforcement action on Thursday, saying the province was working to improve safety standards across the trucking industry.

“We are trying to clean up the industry,” Dreeshen told CBC, adding that companies that fail to meet safety standards damage the reputation of responsible trucking operators.

The government says the action is aimed at removing carriers considered unsafe and improving compliance across the sector.

Crackdown on Trucking Safety

The move comes amid increased scrutiny of commercial trucking companies and their safety records.

Authorities across Canada have powers to suspend or revoke operating permits when carriers fail to meet required safety standards.

Alberta’s latest actions are part of an effort to identify companies that pose significant safety risks and prevent them from continuing operations in the province.

Dreeshen said unsafe operators are the “bad actors” giving the wider trucking industry a “black eye.”

The crackdown is expected to continue as Alberta officials review trucking companies and take action against carriers that fail to meet provincial safety requirements.