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Better-trained drivers keep roads safe
Transportation Minister Brian Mason was on hand at a press conference at the AMTA Calgary office July 10, asking for input as the province moves forward with a plan to improve the training, testing and oversight of all drivers, particularly those in the commercial trucking industry.
Work to start on West Calgary Ring Road
Construction of the West Calgary Ring Road, scheduled to begin in 2019, will complete the circle around Calgary and alleviate traffic congestion in the commercial heart of Alberta.
70th annual Professional Truck Driving Championship 2018 results
The Alberta Motor Transport Association celebrated it’s 70th annual Professional Truck Driving Championship in style June 23 – on the newly paved five-acre training area of the association’s new facility at Edmonton International Airport.
CTA takes seat at TC’s National Distracted Driving Roundtable
CTA: Recognizing that distracted driving is a growing safety issue across Canada, Transport Canada hosted a National Distracted Driving Roundtable in Montreal with key industry stakeholders, including the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Quebec Trucking Association.
Transportation projects connect rural Albertans
Alberta Government: Four projects, expected to be up and running this fall, will receive a total of more than $1.4 million over two years as part of the Rural Transportation Pilot Program funded through Budget 2018.
Tremcar West in Edmonton is now ABSA certified to work on pressure vessel tank trucks and trailers
Tremcar West’s Edmonton facility is Transport Canada certified to test and ABSA certified to repair and perform alterations on pressure vessels as well as perform repairs and modifications on pressure piping.
Drivers showcased at School Bus Roadeo
June 9 saw some of the province’s most skilled bus drivers showcasing their work at the School Bus Roadeo in Medicine Hat.
A total of 60 drivers from across Alberta competed in events such as parallel parking, turning, steering and written exams.
CTA: Time to Develop National Oversight Policy for Non-Compliant Carriers
CTA: It’s time for all levels of government across Canada ensure new trucking firms entering the industry are prepared to operate safely while focusing enforcement resources on the small percentage of carriers who appear to have no intention of becoming compliant, says the Canadian Trucking Alliance.
Relief for southwest Anthony Henday commuters
The Alberta Government is moving ahead with expansion of the southwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton
The southwest leg of Edmonton’s ring road was designed for a capacity of 40,000 vehicles per day. Originally, this traffic volume was anticipated to occur in 2020. However, rapid development in southwest Edmonton resulted in capacity being reached in 2009. Today, that portion of the ring road carries approximately 80,000 vehicles per day.
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