The Alberta government has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors to allow approved oilfield service rigs to bypass routine inspection and weigh station stops. This new pre-clearance program, Drivewyze, aims to reduce administrative burdens and increase field time for the rigs, potentially serving as a model for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Alberta enters agreement to reduce inspection stops for oilfield service rigs
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Alberta government has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors to allow approved oilfield service rigs to bypass routine inspection and weigh station stops. This new pre-clearance program, Drivewyze, aims to reduce administrative burdens and increase field time for the rigs, potentially serving as a model for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
- 1 Thursday: Alberta government issued a news release announcing the new memorandum of agreement.
- Oilfield service rigs will spend less time at inspection stops and more time in the field
- Potential for similar agreements in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
- Increased efficiency for the industry
What: The Alberta government entered an agreement with the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors to reduce inspection stops for oilfield service rigs using a pre-clearance program.
When: Thursday (news release issued). Published 2025-06-06.
Where: Alberta, Canada; potentially Saskatchewan, Manitoba.
Why: To address a long-standing industry concern about frequent stops, reduce administrative burdens, and allow rigs to spend more time in the field.
How: By integrating drivers into the Drivewyze pre-clearance program, allowing approved vehicles with transponders to bypass select weigh stations and vehicle inspection stations.