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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.
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
CBSA Alternatives to Paper Processing During COVID-19 (Copy)
CTA: At least 40 cities and Washington, DC imposed curfews Sunday in response to protests across the country
SURVEY: Commercial Transportation Orientation
Countless training courses and protocols exist across the commercial transportation industry, yet driver orientation has yet to become one of them.
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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.