Transportation Law

The transportation of goods and passengers operates within a constantly evolving regulatory environment, where operational and economic realities intersect on a daily basis. Our team applies its expertise to your operations to anticipate challenges, ensure sound decision-making, and protect your interests. From regulatory compliance to contractual, commercial, or litigation matters, our attorneys support you in all legal aspects of your business with tailored solutions. This allows you to focus on what matters most: your business. 

Our Legal Services in Transportation Law

We mostly represent companies in the transportation area that operate both in Canada and the United States, in the fields of freight and passenger transportation. As such, we assist with both day-to-day activities and strategic issues related to your operations, helping you prevent risks and protect your interests. When the situation is required, we also assist you in dispute resolution and before the relevant authorities. 

Our team of transportation law attorneys assists you in your operations, particularly through the following legal services: 

Permits, Registration, and Regulatory Compliance 

• Permit Applications Related to the Transportation of Goods and Passengers 
• Bus Transportation Permit Applications 
• Transfer, Repositioning, and Registration of Heavy Vehicles 
• Regulatory Compliance in Cases of Violations Related to the Operation of Heavy Vehicles, Particularly Under the Highway Safety Code and the Transportation Act 
• Interprovincial Transportation and Federal Regulations 
• Liability of Carriers and Shippers 
• Representation before the Quebec Transportation Commission (CTQ), particularly during public hearings regarding conduct reviews 

Contracts & Commercial Disputes 

• Negotiation and drafting of transportation contracts 
• Representation in case of claims involving loss, delay, damage to cargo, and unpaid transportation fees 
• Management of commercial, criminal, and regulatory disputes 

Incident management & road safety 

• Management of cases involving fatal accidents, critical incidents, and threshold violations 
• Management and protection of records maintained under the Policy for the Evaluation of Owners and Operators of Heavy Vehicles (PEVL) 
• Assistance during regulatory inspections, particularly by Contrôle routier Québec and the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec 
• Drafting of employment policies for professional drivers 
• Management of cases involving drugs, alcohol, and disciplinary sanctions relating to safety 
• Maintenance and Management of Regulatory Files 

Choosing Stein Monast means:

Being supported by a team recognized by its peers in the transportation industry, which possesses in-depth knowledge of the industry’s realities, the business challenges faced by its stakeholders, and the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to road transportation. 

Note that our transportation law team works closely with our other practice areas—such as litigation and dispute resolution, corporate law, and labor law—to address all issues related to your business. 

Our expertise in transportation law is also recognized by Best Law Firms Canada and the Canadian Lawyer, which rank us among the top firms in the country. Several members of our team are also actively involved in Canadian Transport Lawyers Association.