Today, the Alberta Government announced temporary modifications to regulations for commercial drivers and railway operators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made in order to ensure the province’s supply chain continues necessary delivery of goods...
The AMTA will be releasing a weekly industry update survey for Carriers in order to get a sense of how industry is affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.Within the first 38 respondents (March 24-30), information of note included:What COVID-19 impacts are you seeing within...
In an effort to help serve commercial drivers transporting goods across Alberta and the nation, the AMTA has compiled a database of rest area locales, amenities offered and hotels opening their doors to truck drivers in need of a hot shower and a bed.The user-friendly...
Due to the current and growing concern surrounding COVID-19, the AMTA has decided to cancel the following upcoming courses:Fundamentals of Auditing – March 23, 2020 – Grande PrairieNSC Program Management – March 23, 2020 EdmontonFundamentals of...
Drivers’ collective road safety record reaches 100 yearsFor East-West Express drivers Gordon Jones and Harold Westendorp, it’s the draw of the open road that has kept them behind the wheels for a collective century.But let’s rewind a bit.Some years back...