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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Effective June 1, 2018 the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act was repealed and replaced.
Canadian premiers ID ELDs among trucking issues needing attention
CTA: During a meeting on internal trade issues, premieres from across Canada agreed on accelerating the removal of intraprovincial trade barriers and identified several trucking-specific issues in need of attention.
Shovels in hand for start of Gordie Howe bridge construction
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) was proud to be part of the ground-breaking ceremony marking the official start to construction of the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Alberta’s Special Olympics athletes need You…and your commercial vehicle
-Lonnie Croal, Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Planning Committee
Truck Convoy for Special Olympics is a celebration of the transportation industry and its support for Special Olympics.
What started as a local event in Florida in 2001, has evolved into an international event spanning across five provinces and more than 40 US states each year.
Airport Trail expansion moving ahead
Alberta Government: The governments of Canada, Alberta and Calgary, along with the Calgary Airport Authority, have committed to fund the completion of Calgary’s Airport Trail between 36 Street NE and 60 Street NE. Once complete, Airport Trail will create a second, critically needed east-west transportation corridor in north Calgary, improving passenger and cargo access to the airport, and better routes across Calgary’s growing northeast industrial-commercial area.
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