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...