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*UPDATED* AMTA Re-Opening plans
After public health advisories from the Alberta Government Friday, Sept. 3, AMTA will be delaying our re-opening. We will be sure to keep membership noted of any changes. For the latest on association news, feel free to sign up for our eNews by messaging marcom@amta.ca.
AMTA announces member fee changes
The commercial transportation industry is constantly evolving and with that the Alberta Motor Transport Association continues to see a growing role in both industry and the economy.
Hutch Systems Inc. Canada’s first certified ELD via FP Innovations
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. July 29, 2021— Hutch Systems Inc. becomes the first and only Transport Canada Certified Electronic Logging Device (ELD) vendor, passing all test procedures as per the Third Party certification company- FP Innovations, appointed by Transport Canada.
Trucking HR Canada’s Craig Faucette named Chief Program Officer
OTTAWA, ON (June 29, 2021) – Trucking HR Canada’s Craig Faucette has been named Chief Program Officer today, as the organization manages new and expanding programs.
Alberta Transportation Traffic Safety Focus for July: Impaired Driving
Via Alberta Transportation: Summer has arrived and many people will look forward to socializing in the warm weather, but should also think ahead to how they will get home safely. Collisions involving an impaired driver tend to occur more often during the summer months than during the rest of the year. Impaired driving is preventable when drivers choose to plan for a safe ride home.
CTA: Limited spots still available for FAST Enrollment event at Fort Erie from July 12-16
Canadian Trucking Alliance – June 30, 2021:
Limited Spots Still Available for FAST Enrollment Event at Fort Erie from July 12-16
Trucking HR Canada introduces new student work placement subsidy to help employers
OTTAWA, ON (June 22, 2021) – Trucking HR Canada today introduces a new addition to their Career ExpressWay Program. This new stream of the program works to increase the job-readiness of students registered in various transportation, logistics and supply chain related programs at Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Trucking HR Canada releases new labour market snapshot
Ottawa, ON (June 15, 2021) – Trucking HR Canada released today a labour market information (LMI) update, providing a snapshot of truck driver employment in Canada.
Trucking HR Canada launches new industry-wide labour market information employer survey
OTTAWA, ON (June 9, 2021) – Trucking HR Canada [has launched] a new industry-wide labour market survey for employers. This survey will provide the trucking and logistics industry relevant, accurate, and accessible labour market information.
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