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AMTA in the News: Truck West
More needs to be done to attract women to industry, says WBF panel
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) president Chris Nash believes companies that do not embrace diversity and inclusiveness will soon struggle to find talent.
CTA Offers Gov’t Solutions to Improve Trucking Competitiveness, Expand Growth
CTA: As trucking companies continue to grapple with thin margins and ever-escalating operating costs, it’s imperative governments do what they can to ensure the competitive playing field remains levelled across the industry, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance.
CTA: Tax Unfairness, Driver Shortage Holding Back Industry, Cnd Economy
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance yesterday appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to present the industry’s view on topics related to Canada’s economic growth and business competitiveness.
CTA’s Top Pre-Budget Asks
The Canadian Trucking Alliance issued five key policy recommendations to the federal government concerning tax fairness in the trucking sector, supporting important infrastructure projects across the country, and committing to implementing electronic on-board recorders by the end of 2019, among other things.
WCB Alberta Information Bulletin – Changes Effective September 1, 2018
Workers’ Compensation Board Alberta (WCB) is introducing a new return-to-work specialist service designed specifically for situations when return to work is a little more challenging. To support you in preparing for the changes to Bill 30 legislation, taking effect on September 1, the AMTA would like to provide you this information bulletin from WCB.
Stolen Equipment Recovered: 2006 Freightliner Tri-drive Texas Bed
CAODC Communications (August 27, 2018): The truck was recovered.
CTA: Driver Inc. is a Tax Mirage
The Canadian Trucking Alliance is warning truck drivers and carriers that using the so-called Driver Inc employment scheme could ultimately come back to bite them.
CTA: HR Challenges of Marijuana in the Workplace
Click here to read the Canadian Trucking Alliance’s HR challenges of marijuana in the workplace.
Canadian premiers ID ELDs among trucking issues needing attention
Effective June 1, 2018 the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act was repealed and replaced.
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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.