The Alberta government says it’s cracking down on what it believes are bad actors in the trucking and commercial training school industry who are cutting some corners.

The province said Friday it’s increasing the number of inspections, audits, and investigations to increase oversight on carriers and schools.

Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says work is already underway.

He said in a release 13 trucking companies were taken off the road for poor driving performance, unsafe equipment use and failing to meet safety standards.

Dreeshen adds the government has handed out more than $100,000 worth of penalties, ordered the shutdown of five driver training schools, revoked 12 licenses, sent out disciplinary letters, and given out warnings.

They are also working with federal and

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