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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.
Instructor Spotlight: Tim Reteff, B.A., CRSP
Tim teaches Fundamentals of Investigations for the Alberta Motor Transport Association and has worked in Health & Safety for nearly fifteen years.
News Release: Alberta Motor Transport Association and Saskatchewan Trucking Association: First of its kind partnership in safety
Calgary, AB (August 11, 2020) – For over 80 years, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has been the voice, the standard and the resource for the commercial transportation industry in Alberta. So too has the Saskatchewan Trucking Association who has be dedicated to the betterment of the industry through education, connection and support for members.
AMTA Instructor Spotlight: Michael Mooney
Michael Mooney is a results-driven and impactful professional with 18+ years of experience in operations, safety, and organizational development within the transportation industry. He maintains new business developments through client relationship management and strategic business development. Governs high performing teams through policy and procedure compliance while shaping professional development, training programs and succession planning of direct and indirect reports. Michael creates and implements innovative process improvements to optimize operations and increase revenue and identifies ideal strategies to drive business growth and improve daily operational excellence, safety leadership and customer satisfaction outcomes.
A new lease on life
Driver Developer with AMTA touts Training on the Job Program
Alberta Motor Transportation Association’s Driver Developer Cavan DaPonte has a new lease on life after taking part in the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Alberta Training on the Job program.
Alberta Government Release: Cutting outdated commercial carrier permits
Note: The AMTA has reached out for further clarification on the wording of the announced legislation with more information to follow.
The Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation specifies the legal size, weight and configuration limits for commercial vehicles on Alberta roads. The limits in the regulation have not been updated in decades and do not reflect modern vehicle configurations and equipment.
AMTA 2020 Annual General Meeting Notice & Nomination Forms
The AMTA’s previously announced Notice of AGM is now a Notice of AGM and Special General Meeting.
Release: Temporary reduced hours at ports of entry in Idaho and Montana remain in effect
SWEETGRASS, Mont. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue to operate six ports of entry in Montana and one in Idaho at reduced hours through Aug. 20, unless otherwise rescinded by the Department of Homeland Security.
Province announces twinning of 66 kilometre stretch in Central Alberta
The Government of Alberta will twin a 66-kilometre stretch of the David Thompson Highway between Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House with an anticipated start date in the 2021 construction season.
Landslides close Highways 64 and 743
In a release, the Province has announced the temporary closure of Highways 64 and 743.
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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.