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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 Injury & Reduction Training seeking committee members
The AMTA Injury Reduction and Training Department has an Advisory Council opening for one member of industry code 50714 (general trucking), three seats for 50701 (special hauling) and four seats for 57901 (garbage hauling).
Trucking HR Canada launches 2018 webinar series
Trucking HR Canada: Trucking HR Canada’s 2018 professional development webinar series will focus on practical HR solutions to help employers address key HR challenges. Topics include the legalization of recreational marijuana; mental health in the workplace; coaching and mentoring, and our most popular topic from last year – best practices from Top Fleet Employers.
Minister Mason discusses NGWBST at Chamber luncheon
Transportation Minister Brian Mason was the keynote speaker at a Calgary Chamber Luncheon Feb. 8 at the Hyatt Regency downtown Calgary.
AMTA announces new President
Chris Nash has been appointed the role of President of the Alberta Motor Transport Association effective March 5, 2018.
Chris has more than 30 years’ experience in the transportation industry and is key to a number of committees and initiatives. Chris joined the AMTA Board of Directors in 2016 as the Edmonton Regional Director, and was nominated and elected as Vice-Chairman of the Board in April 2017. He sits on many other committees, and is also a board member with the Canadian Trucking Alliance.
CTA Submits Comments on Clean Fuel Standard Regulatory Framework
CTA recently submitted comments to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on the regulatory framework of the upcoming federal Clean Fuel Standard regulation.
CTA addresses Trucking Harmonization Issues in Submission to Council of Transport Ministers
CTA: In September 2016 the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety agreed to establish a new Federal/Provincial/Territorial taskforce to identify areas that would benefit from increased harmonization in the trucking sector.
CTA: Feds Release Details on National Carbon Pricing System
CTA: The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna and the Minister of Finance Bill Morneau released draft legislative proposals for public comment relating to the proposed federal carbon pricing system.
Western Canada Highway News Ad Rates
Looking for an effective way to promote your company’s products or services in the trucking industry?
The publisher of our association’s quarterly magazine (Western Canada Highway News) is currently reserving advertising space for the 2018 issues (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), and we encourage you to take full advantage of its potential to effectively promote your company’s products and services.
ELD mandate goes into effect; inspectors begin documenting ELD violations
Greenbelt, Maryland (Dec. 18, 2017) – Starting today, Dec. 18, 2017, in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) congressionally mandated electronic logging device (ELD) compliance deadline, inspectors and roadside enforcement personnel throughout the United States will begin documenting ELD violations on roadside inspection reports and, at the jurisdiction’s discretion, may issue citations to commercial motor vehicle drivers operating vehicles without a compliant ELD.
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