Keven Ulrich, East West Express
In an act of shared commitment to safety on our roadways, several Alberta carriers are lending their equipment to Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol for training exercises.
“Sheriff Highway Patrol works closely with industry partners to support high-quality commercial vehicle enforcement training,” said Sheriff Highway Patrol Inspector Dan McCormack. “We engage directly with the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) to identify member companies interested in supporting training and also leverage existing professional relationships built through national Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) training and industry events.”
McCormack explained training with industry-standard commercial vehicles allows sheriffs to apply their skills in real-world conditions using the most recent technology. This hands-on experience strengthens learning beyond the classroom and better prepares officers during their roadside inspections once they are deployed in the field. He added access to a variety of vehicles and equipment also improves consistency in evaluations during CVSA inspections and enhances the overall quality and credibility of the training experience for officers and instructors.
Carriers who have volunteered equipment and support include Lac La Biche Transport, Trimac Transportation, Chariot Express/Mullen Trucking, East West Express Inc., and Whitecourt Transport.
“It’s nice to have partnerships [with all] organizations,” said Keven Ulrich, HR, Health, Compliance & Safety Director with East West Express. “At the end of the day we have the same common goal to do our jobs and go home safely at night… so if we can work together, it’s by far more beneficial.”
McCormack echoed Ulrich’s statement of the importance of a common goal of partnerships and safety.
“Maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with industry partners, including AMTA and its member companies, is essential to effective training and road safety,” he said. “These partnerships help ensure enforcement practices keep pace with industry standards and emerging technologies.
Ongoing dialogue and hands‑on collaboration with our partners and stakeholders allows Sheriff Highway Patrol to adapt training and enforcement approaches as the industry evolves, supporting a shared goal of safer highways across Alberta.”
File photo: Coutts Vehicle Inspection Station