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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 announces new Road Knights team
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to announce its 2020/2021 team of Road Knights.
The AMTA Road Knights program is a group of professional transport drivers with superior driving skills, impeccable driving records and a strong desire to promote highway safety and careers in the transportation industry. These drivers have acquired unparalleled expertise and are able to educate the public on matters relating to sharing the road safely.
AMTA makes Highway 3 twinning a top priority
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department has added the twinning of Highway 3 in Southern Alberta to its Top Five Infrastructure Policy Positions.
In Memoriam
The AMTA mourns the loss of June Drinnan on Nov. 23, 2019. June was the wife of Bob Drinnan, AMTA General Manager beginning 1967. Bob was an instrumental figure in making the Association what it is today.
Carrier Profiles Now Free of Charge
Good News for Industry – Alberta Transportation announced that effective January 3, 2020, carrier profiles requested online through the Web-Enabled Carrier Profile (WECP) service will be free of charge.
The deadline to fill your WCB-Alberta annual return is Feb. 29, 2020
WCB: Are you an employer with workers?
November is Family Violence Prevention Month
According to the Alberta Government, Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces, yet family violence is preventable. November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. It’s a time to increase awareness of the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities.
Highway 1A widening agreement in place
Alberta Transportation and the Stoney Nakoda First Nation have signed an agreement for the transfer of lands needed for the widening and upgrading of Highway 1A.
What is the Accessible Canada Act?
The AMTA has put together a document outlining the Accessible Canada Act. The Act will require employers to remove barriers for all persons in society, inclusive to persons with disabilities.
AMTA Carriers among 2019 Top Fleet winners
Four AMTA Carriers were among the winners of Trucking HR Canada’s 2019 Top Fleet Employers announced at an Oct. 17 gala.
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Land Acknowledgement
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.