Each year, as part of its AGM, AMTA celebrates the achievements of professionals in the commercial transportation industry who go above and beyond expectations. This year, AMTA honours six individuals who have made significant impacts to the association and/or...
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) hosted its 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Sept. 24. Jude Groves, outgoing Board Chair, started the meeting with opening remarks. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without you, our members,” Groves said. “So, on behalf...
Dave Elniski, AMTA Industry Advisor, Safety & Compliance Federally regulated carriers in Canada need to be ready for the enforcement of the electronic logging device (ELD) rule which will be starting on January 1st, 2023. Given this deadline is fast approaching,...
– AMTA AMTA’s Compliance & Regulatory Affairs (CRA) committee, in collaboration with provincial governments, has brought about a significant policy change that is sure to please concrete haulers in Alberta. Tandem-steer, tri-drive straight trucks are a staple in...
On Tuesday, September 13th, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Monday, September 19th will be a federal holiday in honour of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. Unfortunately for most employees across Canada and in Alberta, that doesn’t mean they get an...
MEDIA ADVISORY Commercial drivers ensure we have what we need for our day-to-day lives, from the food on our shelves to the shoes on our feet, and AMTA’s annual Driver Appreciation Days are a small way to say, on behalf of all Albertans, ‘thank you.’ Driver...
