10 Days Paid Medical Impacts all Federally Regulated Carriers

Changes to the Canada Labour Code will introduce 10 days paid medical leave for all federally regulated employers effective December 1, 2022.[1] There will be no exemption for companies with fewer than 100 employees. The proposed amendments in Bill C-19 included a...

In Memoriam: G. Ben Docktor

AMTA sends its condolences to the family of G. Ben Docktor, of long-time association member Docktor Freight Solutions Corp. G. Ben Docktor January 16, 1940 – McCLUSKY, North Dakota November 1, 2022 – Scottsdale, Arizona We are profoundly sad to announce the passing of...

For safety’s sake: Sharing our knowledge

Dave Elniski, AMTA Industry Advisor, Safety & Compliance I recently had a conversation with Harmeet Shoker, the Safety and Compliance Director for Rig Logistics.  We discussed a number of topics (mostly sharing our thoughts about what skills and attitudes make...

TAT Builds Partnerships and Expands Reach in Canada

*Photo via TAT newsletter Through a Coalition Build (CB) in Alberta, a Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) meeting in British Columbia, and a Fleet Safety Council Event in Ontario, Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) staff engaged leaders from the energy and trucking...

Driving Back to Work grant changes

Alberta: The Government of Alberta is making changes to the eligibility criteria for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridor’s Driving Back to Work (DBTW) Grant. These changes will make grant funding available to a wider variety of Albertans. The grant will...