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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.
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.
Alberta Transportation safety focus for June: Commercial Vehicle Safety
The Alberta Transportation traffic safety focus for the month of June is Commercial Vehicle Safety.
CBP will continue temporary reduced hours at ports of entry in Idaho and Montana
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 due an agreement signed by Canada and the United States to extend the “essential only” travel restrictions through at least June 22, or until the Administration lifts the current travel restrictions.
CTA: Higher food costs challenge truckers as dining options still restricted
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed the day-to-day lives of truck drivers while choking off the types of affordable and healthy meal options available to them on the road, according to a coalition of trucking groups.
Province: Maintaining the supply chain during the pandemic response
Via Alberta Government: On March 18, 2020, commercial and passenger road tests were suspended as part of the Government of Alberta’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Road testing will resume when it is safe to do so.
Alberta Government: COVID-19 related Pre-Qualification Requests (PQR – Standing Offers)
Below is PQR related to the transportation of individuals requiring isolation due to COVID-19:
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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.
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