News
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.
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.
Budget 2019: A review
On Oct. 24 2019, Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UPC) released Budget 2019: A plan for jobs and the economy.
Alberta Budget 2019
Alberta government released the 2019-2023 budget Oct. 24.
Kenney gives Premier’s Address ahead of Oct. 24 budget
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney addressed the province the evening of Oct. 23 ahead of the release of Alberta’s budget Oct. 24.
Safety associations team up to improve worker safety
New online course provides training for health and safety committees; helps employers meet Alberta’s OHS Act requirements.
2019 Federal Election primer
The AMTA has put together a 2020 Federal Election primer with a focus on party/platform promises, which may most affect the commercial transportation industry.
Alberta Motor Transport Association statement on Mandatory Entry Level Training
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) supports the commercial transportation industry, Alberta Transportation and industry stakeholders in the implementation of Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT). MELT ensures that all commercial vehicle drivers receive a minimum standard of training. MELT has not been implemented as a hardship on businesses, but instead to provide increased roadway safety.
Women Building Futures sees funding increase
Alberta is increasing funding to help more women enter the skilled trades and build rewarding futures for themselves through increased investment to Women Building Futures, a non-profit career-building organization.
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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.