Canada’s fuel charge gone April 1, 2025. What carriers should know.

Manitoba Moving Forward with NSC# Marking Requirements on Trucks – What Alberta Carriers Need to Know

Calgary, AB – March 17, 2025 – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to announce a significant development in road safety and operational efficiency for Alberta’s carriers. Following AMTA advocacy and collaboration with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC), the Alberta Carrier Excellent Safety (ACES) Program will officially launch on April 1, 2025. This new initiative will replace the Partners in Compliance (PIC) program, offering a host of benefits to carriers who exceed minimum safety standards.

(TORONTO, March 10, 2025) – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) wrote to the Council of the Federation – composed of the premiers of each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories – and urged leaders to implement measures that provide the trucking industry relief in the face of US tariffs while restoring competitiveness and productivity. 

(TORONTO, March 4, 2025) – The 25 percent tariffs announced last night by US President Trump will devastate a trucking industry already suffering from the worst freight economy in 40 years.

(TORONTO, March 7, 2025) -- The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Labour Program at ESDC today signed an Information Sharing Arrangement (ISA) to facilitate inspections and enforcement in the federally regulated trucking sector.  

Alberta’s government is implementing a proportionate, measured response to U.S. tariffs and taking decisive action on internal trade with free trade and mobility agreements.  

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recently conducted a survey to assess the impact of potential trade tariffs and other regulatory challenges on the commercial transportation sector. The results highlight growing concerns about increased operational costs, declining freight demand, and the long-term viability of cross-border trade.

Canada's Logistics Conference has been the logistics and transportation industry's premier learning and networking event for over 20 years. This year, the conference comes to Toronto from June 4-6.

(TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2025) -- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Engagement team has added new webinar dates for carriers and freight forwarders on CARM Client Portal registration and how to enroll in the CBSA Transporter Program.

AMTA Notice of Meeting AGM 2025

The Town of Fox Creek has reached out to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) regarding ongoing issues with commercial truck parking. The removal of the permit requirement has led to an increase in illegal parking, prompting the town to seek AMTA’s assistance in addressing these concerns before violations begin to be ticketed.

COR and SECOR Annual Cutoff

 Audit Submission Cutoff Date: January 21, 2025. 

Audit End Date: No later than December 31, 2024. All activities must be completed by December 31, 2024.

An updated and easier-to-understand OHS Code will help employers keep workers safe, build workplaces that support jobs, attract investment and grow Alberta’s economy.

(TORONTO< Dec. 19, 2024) -- The Government of Canada announced a $1.3 Billion plan to enhance our nation’s security and the immigration system.

Details released last night outline a multipronged approach to disrupt the movement of illicit drugs and provide new tools for law enforcement officials. It also contains proposed measures to protect the integrity of Canada’s visa system, among other significant items.    

WCB-Alberta has just released three exciting new enhancements to their employer mobile app.

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 continue to provide funding to support recipients in the process of obtaining their Class 1 licence, specifically to complete Air Brake training and Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT).

(TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recently submitted comments to the Government of Canada as part of consultations on the upcoming Canada-U.S.-Mexico (CUSMA) trade agreement review in 2026. The Alliance highlights several historic trade irritants and current threats to the movement of international trade by truck that make up an initial list of priority items from the Alliance.

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

Highway 16 within Jasper National Park is currently CLOSED due to wildfire. An Evacuation Order is in place for the Town of Jasper.