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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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.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is excited to announce the introduction of a new, tiered Supplier Membership program, which will offer enhanced opportunities and flexibility for its members.

(TORONTO, March 27, 2025) -- Following up on a request made by stakeholders, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada has approved a regulatory package, which provides a 30-day extension - until May 20, 2025 at 3:00 am (EDT) - to the period in which imported goods may be released prior to payment without giving financial security

Alberta’s Class 1 Learning Pathway and grant program will improve safety on our roads and make it easier and more affordable to start a career as a truck driver.

COR/SECOR - Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention: Key Updates for Employers, Supervisors, and Workers 

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.