Pattie Fair-Babij says the federal government should take over the training of semi drivers and make it mandatory. "I've heard many stories, all to the same tune — Class 1 [semi] licensing is so slack," she said. The Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba governments said this month they are reviewing their rules around semi training and Class 1 licensing. She's calling for the federal government to assume control over training and licensing of semi drivers. (Pattie Fair-Babij )Fair-Babij said the trucker in her husband's case has been charged with careless driving.

Source: CBC News April 29, 2018 09:56 UTC