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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.
Seven AMTA Carriers named to Top Fleet Employers Program
AMTA Carriers Bison Transport, SLH Transport, Canada Cartage, Rosenau Transport, Westcan Bulk Transport, Arrow Transportation Systems and Caron Transportation Systems were seven of the 52 Carriers named to Trucking HR’s Top Fleet Employers Program for 2018.
Eskimo Refrigeration Ltd. acquired by Hiway Refrigeration Ltd.
Hiway Refrigeration Ltd. of Port Coquitlam British Columbia, announced April 13 it had reached an agreement to acquire Eskimo Refrigeration Ltd. – an AMTA member since 1971 – headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
Transport Canada outlines to CTA policy path on impairment
CTA: Legalization of marijuana and its impact on the operation of commercial vehicles remains the focus of many national business and trade associations including the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Railway Association of Canada and the Canadian Urban Transit Association. The three national associations have been jointly raising concerns about the impact of this legislation on their members.
CVSA: Drivers operating a CMV without an ELD will be placed out of service
CVSA – Greenbelt, Maryland (April 1, 2018) – Starting today, April 1, 2018, property-carrying commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers operating their vehicle without a required registered electronic logging device (ELD) or a grandfathered automatic on-board recording device (AOBRD) will be placed out of service for 10 hours; passenger-carrying CMV drivers will be placed out of service for 8 hours.
Bison earns eighth straight Fleet Safety Award
AMTA Carrier Bison Transport earned their eighth straight grand prize winner honour at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) annual Fleet Safety Awards in Kissimmee, Fla. March 27.
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.
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