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St. Albert Junior High student thanks commercial drivers
Dear Alberta Motor and Transportation Association:
Grade 8 students pen thank you letter to truck drivers
Dear truck drivers:
Public Health Agency of Canada Issues Non-Medical Mask Policy for All Essential Workers Crossing the Border
CTA News Release: The Canadian Trucking Alliance was informed today by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is directing the agency, effective immediately, to implement a policy requiring all essential workers crossing the border to wear a non-medical mask or face covering and to provide drivers with a mask should they not have one.
Alberta students penning letters to Thank a Trucker
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial transportation industry has been in the spotlight as drivers continue to get important goods, such as groceries and medical supplies where they need to go.
COVID-19 Industry Survey results April 6-12
The AMTA will be releasing a weekly industry update survey for Carriers in order to get a sense of how industry is affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Has your employer asked you to self-isolate or work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Dealing with work refusals during the COVID-19 pandemic should be considered from both points of view: the employer and employee.
AMTA distance learning updates
Greetings from your friendly AMTA Course Development team,
In the second week of March, Course Development has been feverishly working on modifying our classroom-based courses for distance delivery. This includes creating computer-based exams and revising activities that are completed in groups in the face-to-face setting.
Alberta Government extends select vehicle inspection certificate expiry dates
Effective April 9, 2020, the Government of Alberta is extending the expiry dates of select vehicle inspection certificates until May 15, 2020, if the certificate expires between March 17 and May 15, 2020.
Statement from AMTA President Chris Nash on Alberta Government supply chain regulation modification announcement
Today, the Alberta Government announced temporary modifications to regulations for commercial drivers and railway operators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made in order to ensure the province’s supply chain continues necessary delivery of goods such as medical supplies and groceries.
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