Alberta’s government is reminding drivers to be aware of the big differences between their personal vehicles and larger commercial vehicles like buses and semi-trucks. When driving near a semi-truck or bus, please remember: Unlike personal vehicles, trucks and buses...
Effective: March 30, 2025, Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention: Key Updates for Employers, Supervisors, and Workers.The COR/SECOR AMTA Partnerships Audit tool has been updated to combine violence and harassment into one question, following changes in...
On March 14, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a prime ministerial directive instructing Canada’s fuel charge be removed. This directive will come into play as of April 1, 2025. So what does this mean for AMTA members?1. No more fuel chargeAs of April 1, 2025,...
Manitoba Moving Forward with NSC# Marking Requirements on Trucks – What Alberta Carriers Need to Know The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is advising members that the province of Manitoba has officially confirmed, effective July 1, 2025, all...
An accidental carrier is a company, whose primary business is not the transportation of goods, equipment, materials, or people, but currently operates a commercial vehicle performing these functions. Examples of accidental carriers include, but are not limited to: A...
Download the PDF Background Effective April 1, 2024, eligible farmers and their family members will have the option to apply for a farm-restricted Class 1 driver’s licence. Qualifying applicants will not be required to complete Mandatory Entry-Level Training...
