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Get the latest updates from the AMTA. Our News section keeps you connected with important announcements, industry developments, advocacy efforts, safety initiatives, and upcoming events that matter to Alberta’s commercial transportation community.
Alberta Wildfire Updates
From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.
CITT Forms Alliance with Alberta Motor Transport Association
CITT has announced it newest alliance with an industry association. The formalization of the relationship between CITT and the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is the first step in the two associations’ collaboration to better the commercial transportation industry.
#AMTA85: Celebrating AMTA’s past, present, and future
AMTA celebrated 85 years of advocacy and safety in Alberta’s commercial transportation industry at its Annual Leadership Conference, AGM, and Awards Gala, April 18-20 at the Delta Edmonton South.
AMTA Actions and Achievements 2022-2023
Since 1938, AMTA – through collaboration with government, business partners, members, and other stakeholders – has advanced the industry through dynamic safety training and programs, advocacy, research and innovation, progressive policies, and strategic partnerships.
In 2023, AMTA will reach a significant milestone in its history, celebrating 85 years of promoting, preserving, and advancing the safety and well-being of the commercial transportation industry and all Albertans.
Trucking HR Canada releases new vacancy data
Trucking HR Canada released a new labour market information report today, analyzing newly released vacancy data.
The latest released data shows:
WCB Job Seeker: Meet Kurt
Meet Kurt Baylock. He’s an energetic, loyal individual who would bring years of in-depth knowledge of safe practices and safety guidelines to his next job. With an ability to form positive relationships with clients and coworkers, Kurt is excited for his next professional chapter where he is seeking a full-time driving position. New to the trucking industry, Kurt’s business knowledge gives him an inside understanding of what it takes to make a business successful.
Trucking HR Canada partners with Alberta Motor Transport Association for new HR project
Today, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) announces a new project, funded by the Government of Alberta, that will support Alberta employers with recruitment and retention efforts. THRC has partnered with the Alberta Motor Transport Association to deliver project activities.
Student Work Placement Subsidy Overview
AMTA would like to introduce the Student Work Placement (SWP) subsidy to Alberta-based employers. This subsidy is targeted at both traditional trucking companies and those in other industries that have a trucking component to their operations. For example companies in the construction, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries employee commercial trucks.
Federal Minimum Wage Increases on April 1
On April 1, 2023, the federal minimum wage will increase to $16.65 from $15.55 per hour in 2022, an increase of a $1.10 or 7.1%.[1]
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AMTA’s Calgary office is located on the traditional Treaty 7 lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuu-Tina (SOO-tih-nah) and Nakota Nations, and the Métis Nation Region 3.
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