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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.
AMTA Instructor Spotlight: Robert Destree
Robert started teaching defensive driving in June 1990, having worked with both novice and experienced drivers. He created driver training programs for two large oil and gas service companies before joining the AMTA as Senior Instructor, Driver Development, helping to create course content. Robert also teaches drivers the AMTA Professional Driver Improvement Course and a variety of lessons on the driving simulator. He also trains instructors for both PDIC and the simulator.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program Update
Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition (COR) program saw multiple accommodations made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most significant was the move to “documentation only” audits and the resulting one-year COR employers would receive when certifying using this method. This limitation on their certificate meant employers would need to hire an external auditor to complete their audit next year as well, instead of enjoying two years of maintenance audits that could be completed by an internal auditor. AMTA is pleased to report that this situation has now changed.
AMTA releases first of four videos celebrating commercial transportation industry
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has produced a video celebrating the commercial transportation industry as the connector, mover and carriers of the province’s economy.
Instructor Spotlight: Kristi Phinney
Kristi is a facilitator and instructor for Self-Evaluator Certification/Recertification Training. With the Alberta Motor Transport Association, she is Quality Assurance Reviewer of large employ audits in the AMTA Certificate of Recognition Department. She aids and guides member companies and auditors regarding the COR program and the auditing process.
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.
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