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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.
18 Wheels of Christmas launches in Calgary
Rosenau Transport: 18 Wheels of Christmas is launching for our 15th season of working together with you in support of the food banks in our communities.
Happy Retirement Peter Vaudry!
After 33 years with the Alberta Motor Transport Association, Peter Vaudry has retired from the industry. In 1985, Peter began his career with the AMTA, and in his recent position as the Director of Member Services and Communications, was responsible for coordinating AMTA’s major events such as the Draw Down Dinners, Conference and AGM and golf tournaments. He also engaged with our Carrier Members and Associate Suppliers and was our liaison in keeping them updated and engaged with the AMTA.
CTA to Senate Committee: Truck driver is here to stay
CTA: The Canadian Alliance told a senate committee in Ottawa it welcomes the progression of connected and driver assist technology in commercial vehicles, but that such innovation will not come at the expense of truck drivers.
CTA calls trucking industry to voice concerns against proposed tax changes
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is cautioning the federal government against its announced policy intentions to close certain tax-planning measures for private corporations in the tax code.
Truckers welcome extra capacity at North America’s busiest border crossing
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance welcomed news the Government of Canada will permit the Detroit International Bridge Company to build a six-lane crossing to eventually replace the current Ambassador Bridge.
AMTA partners with Missing Children Society of Canada
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) celebrated drivers, and the work they do daily, at three locations in Alberta this year for National Trucking Week.
AMTA partners with Missing Children Society of Canada
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has entered into a partnership with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to help expand the reach and power of the society’s network.
CTA provides Transport Minister with cross-Canada infrastructure priority wish list
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance has reached out to its provincial associations across Canada to gather input on building stronger, more efficient trade corridors. CTA used the feedback to create a trade-trade priority wish list, which was released today.
Updated: Truck turnaround plan for major ACI AMPS penalties extended
UPDATE: The Canadian Trucking Alliance has had another update from the Canada Border Services Agency that the truck turnaround option for major ACI AMPS penalties will be further extended to December 31, 2018 in the highway mode.
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