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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.
Working Alone, Intersectionality, and the Caring Person Test for Safe Work Practices
I find it interesting how quickly I can focus on one part of the industry. Take Alberta’s dual registration program, for example (which, pardon my unapologetic plug, can be found at this link). Dual registration became my biggest focus when I was working on that bulletin, and I’ve found it useful in work I’ve done with carriers since it came out.
Class 5 added to AMTA Driver of the Month Nominations
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) Driver of the Month program is expanding to include Class 5 drivers to increase the nominee pool and generate increased interest in the program.
Federal Minimum Wage Increases on April 1
Rob Dombowsky, Industry Advisor, Human Resources & Labour, AMTA
On April 1, 2022, the federal minimum wage will increase to $15.55 per hour from $15.00 per hour.
The federal minimum wage, which came into force on December 29, 2021, is adjusted automatically on April 1 of every year, based on the average annual increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as reported by Statistics Canada. This is to ensure that the federal minimum wage keeps pace with inflation. This year’s rate increase reflects the 3.4% annual average rise of the CPI for Canada in the previous calendar year, rounded up to the nearest $0.05.[1]
Release: Cooperative Truck Platooning System on-road trials successfully conclude in Alberta
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is celebrating the successful completion of Canada’s first on-road commercial truck platooning trials. For years, researchers have studied simulations and test track data to assess the potential benefits of platooning technologies. Now, the AMTA – together with its industry partners – will be able to analyze accurate data collected during real-world platooning operations.
WCB Job Seeker profile: Mike Grefer
WCB Featured Job Seeker profiles highlight individuals available through the Training on the Job program.
Mike has 20 years of professional driving experience and is looking for the next step in his career path. Mike is highly experienced in a wide array of different roles and brings with him a multitude of training hours and active safety tickets. He’s open to various options within the transportation industry and he’s ready to start right away!
Transportation Minister Sawhney addresses crowd of 50 at AMTA mix and mingle
Alberta’s Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney, addressed about 50 Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) members and industry March 11 for an industry mix and mingle.
A Tale of Two WCB Accounts
– Rob Dombowsky, Industry Advisor, Human Resources & Labour, AMTA
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”
Charles Dickens – A Tale of Two Cities
WCB seeking industry feedback on three policy updates
Rob Dombowsky, AMTA Industry Advisor, Human Resources & Labour
On occasion, WCB will circulate policy updates for review by its stakeholders. If you are impacted by the following policies, may be impacted or have an opinion you would like to share, please review the policies below and submit your feedback directly to WCB. Alternatively, AMTA is interested in hearing your feedback, so we are able to formulate an industry representative opinion on our members’ behalf.
2022 Certificate of Recognition (COR) COVID Audit Plan
The 2022 COVID Audit Plan is in effect from January 1 to December 31, 2022.
-On-site data gathering activities by auditors was suspended from January 1 to February 28, 2022.
During this period, Alberta implemented a public health measure for mandatory working from home in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Note internal maintenance auditors were allowed to continue on-site activities, if they were directed by their employer to remain on-site during the pandemic.
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