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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.
UPDATE: FAST lane opening at Windsor/Detroit June 22
UPDATE: Effective June 22, 2020 the dedicated FAST lane at the port of Windsor, ON/Detroit, MI will now be open to all Free and Secure Trade (FAST) participants.
Canada Emergency Business Account further expanded
Via Motor Coach Canada: Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that as of Friday, June 19, 2020, more businesses can access the $40,000 CEBA loan. Qualifier requirements have been further extended and CEBA will now be accessible to owner-operated small businesses with a lack of payroll, sole proprietors receiving business income directly, as well as family-owned corporations remunerating in the form of dividends rather than payroll.
CTA: Border crossing allowances for transportation sector workers
With Canada-U.S. border restrictions being extended once again until July 21, 2020, CTA has been contacted by a number of members seeking further clarification on the conditions of admissibility for trucking company employees, such as company owners, operations or sales staff, who may have to travel across the border for company related business.
MCC: Accessible Transportation Regulations – Temporary Exemptions for Motor Coach Operators
Motor Coach Canada wants to make industry aware of some upcoming regulation changes.
#PPE4Trucker locations in Alberta
Commercial drivers traveling through Alberta, can access free PPE kits at the following Vehicle Inspection Stations:
Leduc
Balzac
Atmore
Slave Lake
In photos: #PPE4Truckers kit building a success
On June 3 a team of industry partners, sponsors and volunteers safely gathered at the Calgary Stampede Grandstand to assemble personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for truck drivers.
Breaking: AMTA and partners to assemble 25,000 free PPE kits for commercial truck drivers
CALGARY – June 3, 2020 – On Wednesday, June 3 a team of industry partners, sponsors and volunteers will safely gather at the Calgary Stampede Grandstand to assemble 25,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for truck drivers. This is being done in support of the safety of commercial truck drivers who continue to haul and deliver essential goods throughout our province and beyond.
Reaching it’s potential: AMTA Research and Innovation Program
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is excited to be working towards defining a Research and Innovation Program that will support economic growth through opportunity, investment, and industry expertise while accelerating job creation.
Industry mourns passing of Paul Rubak
On Friday, May 29, the commercial transportation industry lost one of its most storied voices
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