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Register for CVSA’s North American Inspectors Championship
Register today to participate as a competitor or volunteer at the North American Inspectors Championship The championship will take place Tuesday through Saturday, Aug. 19-23, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in conjunction with the American Trucking Associations' National...
WTFC launches HerPower HerPath HerVision
The Women Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is proud to announce the launch of "HerPower HerPath HerVision", a mentorship program designed to empower, connect, and support women in the trucking industry across Canada. Are you looking to build your career in...
Alberta Wildfire Updates 2025
From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates. Details WILDFIRE STATUS -ALBERTA WILD FIRE EXPOSURES: SMOKE (WCB) > EMERGENCY FINANCIAL HELP FOR WILDFIRE...
Alberta Trucking Industry Attracting New Drivers Despite Hiring Hurdles: Survey
OTTAWA, ON (June 2, 2025) — Alberta employers are making an extra effort to attract new drivers, a new survey from Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows. While the freight recession and changing political climate are forcing fleets to navigate many challenges, THRC research...
Abrahamson first female Grand Champion for Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) Professional Truck Driving Championship
Edmonton International Airport, AB – June 2, 2025 – Brandy Abrahamson, a commercial driver with GLS Canada/Rosenau was the first female winner of the Ann Taylor Grand Champion Trophy in AMTA’s 75th Professional Truck Driving Championship. Abrahamson also took first...
Trucks for Change Unites Trucking Industry to Fight Child Hunger with Summer Food Pack Program
TORONTO: May 20, 2025 – Led by the Trucks for Change Network (T4C), a team of over 70 volunteers from 12 network trucking and supplier organizations came together last week to join Food Banks Canada’s After the Bell initiative to help assemble food packs for...
TAT seeking nominations for Harriet Tubman Award
Whether you’re an over-the-road or local driver, in the transit, bus and school transportation industries, the energy industry, or a truck stop employee, you could be in the running for TAT’s Harriet Tubman Award, which includes a trophy and $5,000. It honors those...
CTA Ready to Work with New Ministers to Rid Trucking of Trade Barriers, Tariffs and Underground Economy
Via Canadian Trucking Alliance (The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is welcoming Prime Minister Carney’s new cabinet ministers, who will be tasked with working with a trucking sector that continues to struggle with systemic internal trade barriers and the economic...
Green Freight Program – Commercial Carriers Funding Program to Support Sustainable Efforts
Josh Hannaberry Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships Alberta Motor Transport Association Organizations in the commercial transportation industry continue to make efforts toward more sustainable operations. Given the wide variety of businesses in this sector, their...
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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.
AMTA’s Edmonton offices are located on the traditional Treaty 6 territory of the Cree, Dene (DEH-NEH), Blackfoot, Saulteaux (SOH-toh), and Nakota Sioux. This is the home of the Métis Settlements and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Regions, 2, 3, and 4, within the historical Northwest Métis Homeland.