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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 releases COVID-19 rest area database
In an effort to help serve commercial drivers transporting goods across Alberta and the nation, the AMTA has compiled a database of rest area locales, amenities offered and hotels opening their doors to truck drivers in need of a hot shower and a bed.
Trucking Remains Exempt as Feds Impose Stricter Measures on Canadians Returning from Travel
CTA release: The Government of Canada today announced that Canadians returning from travel abroad will be required to follow mandatory self-isolation protocols as of midnight tonight, but the Canadian Trucking Alliance is reminding the trucking industry truck drivers remain exempt from these requirements – unless an individual becomes symptomatic – since trucking has been named an essential service in our battle to contain the COVID-19 virus.
Mcdonald’s Introducing Curbside Orders to Help Keep Drivers Fed
In a letter to AMTA President Chris Nash, McDonald’s Canada announced an addition to their app to help keep commercial drivers both fed, and safe.
Transport Canada, provinces & territories introduce potential supply chain flexibility during fight against COVID-19
CTA Release: Transport Canada, the Provinces and Territories, through the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), have approved an hours of service exemption for federally regulated carriers related to the fight against COVID-19.
A letter to industry and membership from AMTA President Chris Nash
To view a PDF of the letter, click here.
CTA Releases COVID-19 Guidance-Tip Sheet for Members
CTA Release: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has answered calls from members to produce a living document cataloguing best practices, tips and resources for trucking companies as they attempt to continue their operations while battling the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CTA & ATA Request Governments Keep Public Rest Areas Open During States of Emergency
CTA Release: Keeping Canada and America’s trucking industry moving during this ongoing battle against the spread of COVID-19 means that commercial truck rest areas must remain open and accessible to North American truck drivers at the front lines of keeping both economies functioning.
Trucking remains an essential service as Canada-U.S. close borders to non-essential traffic
CTA Press Release: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unequivocally stated that commercial truck drivers will not be impacted by new measures that will close the Canada-U.S. border to all non-essential travel.
CTA-ATA Urge Licensing & Permit COVID-19 Contingency Plans
CTA Release: As policy makers and industry stakeholders work together in stopping the spread of COVID-19 across North America, the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the American Trucking Associations spoke in one voice today in calling on governments on both sides of the border to consider contingencies in the event of government office shutdowns while ensuring cross-border traffic continues to function as efficiently as possible.
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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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