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MOTOR TRANSPORT [52 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Military Transportation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Transport militaire

Spanish

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Record 2 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
  • Military (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 3 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
OBS

Name changed 1975 from Alberta Motor Transport Association.

OBS

The Alberta Motor Transport Association is a province-wide, not-for-profit Association formed to provide a voice for the highway transportation industry in Alberta. The role of the AMTA is to help our Members succeed by providing training programs and promoting safety initiatives that reduce workplace injuries. We represent the highway transportation industry at the provincial and national levels in dealing with issues such as regulations, trans-border crossings, taxation, safety, the environment, and the future of trucking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Camionnage

Spanish

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Record 4 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 5 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
OBS

Formerly before 1969: Maritime Motor Transport Association.

OBS

Information confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Camionnage
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 6 2023-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Transportation
DEF

A terminal normally located at either end of a motor transport movements operation that links local movements to the long distance movement service.

OBS

A MTT may also be located at one or more intermediate points along a route where conditions necessitate a change in the type of carrier.

OBS

In the Canadian Forces, this concept is considered obsolete.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport militaire
DEF

Terminal se trouvant normalement aux extrémités d'un mouvement routier qui sert de raccordement entre les mouvements locaux et les services de transport sur de longues distances.

OBS

Un terminal routier peut aussi être situé à un ou à plusieurs points intermédiaires sur un itinéraire lorsqu'il est nécessaire de changer de moyen de transport.

OBS

Dans les Forces canadiennes, cette notion est considérée comme désuète.

OBS

terminal routier : La désignation au pluriel (terminaux routiers) est uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat.

Key term(s)
  • terminaux routiers

Spanish

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Record 7 - external organization data 2023-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Key term(s)
  • motor transport laborer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 8 - external organization data 2023-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 9 - external organization data 2022-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 10 - external organization data 2022-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 11 - external organization data 2022-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 12 - external organization data 2022-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 13 - external organization data 2022-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 14 2017-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
OBS

BCTA is a province-wide, non-partisan, non-profit motor carrier association formed solely to advance the interests of British Columbia motor carriers. Founded in 1913, BCTA includes among its members for-hire and private carriers hauling every conceivable type of freight[. BCTA] also represents motor coach, courier, and waste management companies and suppliers to the industry.

OBS

Mission. Through consultation and communication with [the] industry, government and the public, [BCTA] promotes a prosperous, safe, efficient and responsible commercial road transportation industry that contributes to the economy of British Columbia. [BCTA] provides value to [its] members through programs and services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Camionnage

Spanish

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Record 15 2017-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Rail Transport
  • Road Transport
Universal entry(ies)
7622
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Railway and motor transport labourers perform a variety of tasks to assist track maintenance workers and railway yard workers, or motor transport operators. They are employed by railway transport companies and motor transport companies.

OBS

7622: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

Key term(s)
  • Railway and motor transport laborers

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Transport par rail
  • Transport routier
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
7622
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les manœuvres dans le transport ferroviaire et routier accomplissent une variété de tâches afin de venir en aide aux travailleurs de l'entretien des voies, aux travailleurs des gares de triage ou aux conducteurs du transport routier. Ils travaillent pour des compagnies de transport ferroviaire et de transport routier.

OBS

7622 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 16 2017-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Road Transport
  • Mass Transit
Universal entry(ies)
7305
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate activities of truck drivers, bus drivers, delivery drivers, subway and other transit operators, chauffeurs and taxi and limousine drivers. ... They are employed by motor transportation and ground transit companies and by urban transit systems.

OBS

7305: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Transport routier
  • Transports en commun
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
7305
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les surveillants de ce groupe de base supervisent et coordonnent le travail des chauffeurs de camions, chauffeurs d'autobus, livreurs, opérateurs de métro et d'autres véhicules de transport en commun, chauffeurs de taxi et de limousine et chauffeurs particuliers. […] Ils travaillent pour des entreprises de transport et de transport routier et pour des entreprises de transport urbain en commun.

OBS

7305 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 17 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
OBS

Canadian Transport Commission.

Key term(s)
  • Government Motor Vehicle Transport Committee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
OBS

Commission canadienne des transports.

Spanish

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Record 18 2013-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Mass Transit
OBS

UITP: This abbreviation stands for "Union internationale des transports publics."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Transports en commun
OBS

Adopte le nom actuel en 1939.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Transporte público
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Record 19 2012-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Foreign Trade
Key term(s)
  • motor transport
  • automotive transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
  • Commerce extérieur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por carretera
  • Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
  • Comercio exterior
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Record 20 2011-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies)
XB
occupation code
OBS

XB: trade specialty qualification code.

OBS

Replaces "Motor Grader and Transport Operator".

Key term(s)
  • Motor Grader and Transport Operator

French

Domaine(s)
  • Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
XB
occupation code
OBS

XB : code de qualification de spécialiste (métiers).

OBS

Remplace "Véhicules et niveleuses - Conducteur".

Key term(s)
  • Véhicules et niveleuses - Conducteur

Spanish

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Record 21 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Road Safety
OBS

The Council is a non-profit organization comprising representatives of the provincial, territorial and federal governments of Canada which, through the collective consultative process, makes decisions on administration and operational matters dealing with licensing, registration and control of motor vehicle transportation and highway safety. It also comprises associate members whose expertise and opinions are sought in the development of strategies and programs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Sécurité routière
OBS

Le Conseil est un organisme sans but lucratif regroupant des représentants des gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux chargés d'administrer, de réglementer et de contrôler le transport par véhicule automobile et la sécurité routière. L'organisation comprend également des membres associés dont l'expertise et l'opinion sont sollicitées dans l'élaboration des stratégies et des programmes.

Spanish

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Record 22 2011-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Road Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
  • Transport routier

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de leyes y reglamentos federales canadienses
  • Transporte por carretera
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Record 23 2011-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship Maintenance
OBS

Naval repair facilities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien des navires
OBS

Ateliers de réparations de la Marine.

Spanish

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Record 24 2003-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Road Transport
OBS

The Kraftfahrt Bundesamt was founded in 1951.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Transport routier

Spanish

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Record 25 2002-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transportation
  • Military Transportation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports
  • Transport militaire

Spanish

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Record 26 2002-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Transportation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport militaire

Spanish

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Record 27 2001-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por carretera
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Record 28 2001-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Transportation
OBS

Information confirmed by the organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Transports
OBS

Information confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 29 1999-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Road Transport
OBS

Highways and Transportation, Manitoba.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Transport routier
OBS

Voirie et Transport, Manitoba.

Spanish

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Record 30 1999-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
OBS

Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Spanish

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Record 31 1998-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Road Transport
OBS

Pursuant to The Highway Traffic Act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
  • Transport routier
OBS

En vertu du Code de la route.

Spanish

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Record 32 1998-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Road Transport
OBS

Pursuant to The Highway Traffic Act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
  • Transport routier
OBS

En vertu du Code de la route.

Spanish

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Record 33 1998-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Road Transport
OBS

Pursuant to The Highway Traffic Act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
  • Transport routier
OBS

En vertu du Code de la route.

Spanish

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Record 34 1998-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Road Transport
OBS

Pursuant to The Highway Traffic Act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
  • Transport routier
OBS

En vertu du Code de la route.

Spanish

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Record 35 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Road Transport
OBS

UNRWA [United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East] instructions for motor transport maintenance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Transport routier

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de documentos y obras
  • Transporte por carretera
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Record 36 1997-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
OBS

Pursuant to the Motor Transport Act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
OBS

En vertu de la Loi sur le transport automobile.

Spanish

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Record 37 1996-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

Organization located in Etobicoke, Ontario.

Key term(s)
  • Motor Transport Industrial Relations Bureau of Ontario

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

Organisme établi à Etobicoke (Ontario).

Spanish

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Record 38 1995-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens

Spanish

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Record 39 1995-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

Yukon Government, Department of Community and Transportation Services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
OBS

Gouvernement du Yukon, ministère des Services aux agglomérations et du Transport.

Spanish

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Record 40 1994-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements

Spanish

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Record 41 1991-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Goods

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport de marchandises

Spanish

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Record 42 1990-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meetings
OBS

Geneva 1949.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réunions

Spanish

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Record 43 1990-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

United Nations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Nations Unies.

Spanish

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Record 44 1986-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Transport
OBS

(naval repair facilities) (ateliers de réparations de la marine)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par eau
OBS

Ref: M. Lemieux (Ateliers de LaSalle, Qué.)

Spanish

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Record 45 1986-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Transport
OBS

amm-1969 the military interpreter, Paris

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport routier
OBS

camions, camionnettes, remorques, autobus, etc...)

Spanish

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Record 46 1986-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Goods

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport de marchandises

Spanish

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Record 47 1986-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire (Généralités)
OBS

(de la Défense nationale)

Spanish

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Record 48 1986-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names
  • Road Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois
  • Transport routier

Spanish

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Record 49 1986-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statutes and Regulations (Transportation)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Législation et réglementation (Transports)
OBS

(Loi/transports)

Spanish

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Record 50 1984-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Materials Handling
  • Occupation Names (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manutention
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 51 1983-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
OBS

Official title no. 1147-114 of the Canadian Classification of Occupations.

OBS

(MOTOR TRANS.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
OBS

Appellation officielle no 1147-114 de la Classification canadienne descriptive des professions.

OBS

(TRANSP. AUTO.)

Spanish

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Record 52 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names
  • Water Transport
OBS

DND

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois
  • Transport par eau

Spanish

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