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AMTA May 2026 Driver of the Month: Donald Nettnay with Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies (Camrose, AB)
Bio Submitted My interest in trucking came at a very young age, my father was a professional driver for 45 years, when my parents divorced I was 2 years old, my father would always come and picked me up in the summers and I would go with him on trips from Alberta to...
Common-Sense Speed Limits
Alberta’s government is testing a higher speed limit, raising it to 120 kilometres per hour on a select portion of Highway 2. In a recent survey, almost 70 per cent of respondents agreed that Alberta’s government should increase the speed limits on rural divided...
National Day of Mourning: Minister Schow
Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “On this National Day of Mourning, we remember those who lost their lives due to a workplace incident, illness or injury. My thoughts are with...
Alberta carriers donating equipment in support of Sheriff Highway Patrol training
In an act of shared commitment to safety on our roadways, several Alberta carriers are lending their equipment to Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol for training exercises. “Sheriff Highway Patrol works closely with industry partners to support high-quality commercial...
AMTA Honours Industry Leaders at 2026 Awards Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMTA Honours Industry Leaders at 2026 Awards Celebration Recognizing those who make Alberta’s roads safer and strengthen the transportation industry Tsuut’ina Nation – April 23, 2026 – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) proudly...
Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub Supports Extension of AMTA Hydrogen Truck Trial
EDMONTON, Alta., April 21, 2026 - The Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub today announced new support for the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) to extend its hydrogen truck trial, enabling continued real-world testing of hydrogen-powered freight vehicles in Alberta....
AMTA statement on TEC announced Canadian Trucking Regulations Hub
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is praising Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) for its leadership in developing the new Canadian Trucking Regulations Hub, a made‑in‑Alberta digital tool that helps commercial drivers...
Reducing Trucking Barriers
Alberta’s government is leading the way in breaking down trucking barriers, making it faster and safer for truck drivers to move goods across Canada. Alberta’s government is launching the Canadian Trucking Regulations Hub, a made-in-Alberta digital tool that helps...
Trucking employers face June 1 deadlines; THRC webinars offer fast-track guidance and funding access
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is launching a series of industry-tailored webinars this April and May to help trucking and logistics employers build their future talent pipeline and meet fast-approaching federal compliance deadlines. The one-hour sessions provide...
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