Trucking HR Canada has just released that they now starting to accept student applications for Fall 2025 in the trucking and logistics sector.

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June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, an important time to highlight a serious and often invisible threat facing Alberta’s transportation workforce.

Brain injuries can have lasting impacts on memory, mobility, and mental health and data shows they remain a significant risk in the commercial trucking sector. Falls, collisions, and winter conditions are leading causes, with concussions being the most common injury.

Between 2019 and 2024, workplace brain injuries in the industry cost between $647,000 and $1.57 million annually. These numbers reinforce the need for proactive safety measures, from fatigue management to fall prevention.

Read more on why this issue matters to our industry and what we can do to help protect Alberta’s drivers.

June is Commercial Vehicle Safety Month — a reminder of the critical role commercial vehicles play in Alberta and the shared responsibility we all have to keep our roads safe.

Commercial vehicles are larger, heavier, and operate differently than passenger cars, which means they require extra attention on the road. In 2023, commercial vehicles were involved in 7.2% of all fatal collisions in Alberta, despite only making up 3% of vehicles in casualty collisions.

Driver fatigue and close following distance remain two of the most preventable risk factors — and both can be addressed through awareness and defensive driving.

Let’s work together to make Alberta’s roads safer this June and beyond.

Register Now for the 2025 North American Inspectors Championship

Join inspectors from across North America for the North American Inspectors Championship, taking place August 19–23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, alongside the National Truck Driving Championships. Participants will compete, receive cutting-edge safety training, and connect with peers in commercial motor vehicle enforcement.

There is no fee to compete or volunteer, but registration is required by Monday, July 28, via the CVSA member portal. Accommodations are available at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis at a special event rate.

The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) has announced HerPower HerPath HerVision , a national mentorship program designed to empower, connect, and support women across the trucking industry. The initiative will offer career guidance, leadership development, and networking opportunities for mentees, while enabling experienced professionals to give back as mentors. Program details and key dates will be released soon.

From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.

AMTA June 2025 Driver of the Month: Bill Gordon, XTL Transport Inc. (Airdrie, AB)

A new survey from Trucking HR Canada reveals that despite rising costs and high vacancy rates, Alberta’s trucking employers are actively recruiting and supporting new drivers. With over 2,700 vacancies reported in late 2024, companies are offering higher pay, enhanced incentives, and investing in training programs averaging 90 hours.

The Class 1 Learning Pathway Grant Program is expected to further support this effort by helping offset training costs for employers and new drivers. The survey, conducted with support from AMTA, gathered insights from 133 Alberta-based trucking companies..

Brandy Abrahamson Makes History at AMTA’s 75th Truck Driving Championship
Brandy Abrahamson of GLS Canada/Rosenau became the first female winner of the Ann Taylor Grand Champion Trophy at the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s 2025 Professional Truck Driving Championship, also taking first in the Straight Truck category. The event showcased the skills of 27 commercial drivers competing across five vehicle classes, with Lethbridge Truck Terminals winning the Team Award and Jason Siemans named Rookie of the Year. The annual event celebrates the dedication, safety, and professionalism of Alberta’s commercial drivers.

Led by the Trucks for Change Network, over 70 volunteers from 12 trucking and supplier organizations helped assemble 4,200 food packs in under two hours for Food Banks Canada’s After the Bell initiative. The program will deliver 215,000 packs to support nearly 27,000 children this summer.

Participation grew by 35% over last year, reflecting the trucking industry's growing commitment to social impact. T4C carrier partner JD Smith also provided logistics support for on-site operations and national shipments. Trucks for Change fleets will help distribute food packs to food banks across Canada in the coming weeks.

Harriet Tubman award nominations now open. Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is accepting nominations for the Harriet Tubman Award through the end of July. The award recognizes individuals in the trucking, bus, and energy industries whose actions have helped prevent human trafficking or supported victims. Winners receive a $5,000 prize and a commemorative trophy.

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is welcoming Prime Minister Carney’s new cabinet and urging swift action on critical issues affecting the trucking sector. CTA President Stephen Laskowski emphasized the importance of political will to address long-standing challenges such as internal trade barriers, regulatory inefficiencies, unfair competition, and the rise of the underground economy.

In its pre-election policy paper, CTA called on the federal government to eliminate unnecessary taxes like the carbon tax, secure the border amid ongoing tariff tensions, reform immigration and GHG regulations, and crack down on noncompliance costing the economy over $1 billion annually. The Alliance looks forward to collaborating with ministers to restore fairness and productivity across Canada’s trucking industry.

Organizations across Alberta’s commercial transportation sector are working to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions. The Green Freight Program supports these efforts through funding for fleet assessments, equipment retrofits, vehicle repowers, and the adoption of low-carbon vehicles.

Stream 1 offers up to $250,000 annually for third-party fleet energy assessments and approved truck and trailer retrofits. Stream 2 provides cost-shared contributions for projects such as repowering vehicles, purchasing low-carbon alternatives, and implementing fuel-efficient logistical practices.

AMTA supports carriers through initiatives like the AZETEC hydrogen truck project and partnerships with experts such as GreenerFleets, which has helped over 100 fleets complete energy assessments under the program. The Green Freight Program helps Canadian fleets take measurable steps toward sustainability—reducing emissions, improving fuel efficiency, and futureproofing operations.

For nearly 150 years, there has been a focused effort to design, develop, and commercialize automobiles, their engines, and ultimately the fuel sources they utilize. From three-wheeled automobiles in 1886 to the four-, six-, 10-, and 14-wheeled power units we see today.

The evolution of these vehicles follows a particular pattern, like most products or services that had to undergo a rigorous process to be commercialized.

AMTA May 2025 Driver of the Month: Andre Tailleur, Canada Cartage (Edmonton, AB)

CALGARY, AB (April 30, 2025) — A special ceremony was held today at Western Women with Drive in Calgary to recognize 15 organizations joining Trucking HR Canada’s Women’s Leadership Accord. This brings the total to 29 Accord signatories to date, including the 14 organizations that joined at Women with Drive in Toronto in March.

OTTAWA, ON (April 7, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is pleased to announce this year’s fleets named as Top Fleet Employers (TFE) for 2025.The group of 108 fleets is the largest TFE group in the program’s 12-year history. View the full list of 2025 Top Fleet Employers.

In our ongoing effort to better serve and support our membership and the commercial transportation industry, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is rolling out important adjustments designed to more effectively align member pricing with the size and scope of each carrier’s fleet.

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AMTA April 2025 Driver of the Month: Clinton Millard, Precision Trucklines (Calgary, AB)