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Update: 2023 WCB Industry Rates Announced

On Dec 1, 2022, WCB announced the 2023 industry rates. The average industry rate will increase from $1.17 by nine cents to $1.26 rather than $1.50, which would be required to cover the total forecasted claims cost for 2023. WCB will absorb the additional costs from...

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...