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Coming Fall 2018!
The Alberta Motor Transport Association is constructing a new training facility, office building and five-acre track at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA).
Transportation projects support over 7,500 jobs
The Alberta Government says nearly 350 projects across the province will relieve congestion of Alberta’s highways, connect communities, enhance major trade corridors, provide clean water to communities and support flood prevention.
AMTA President Lorraine Card to retire
After three years at the helm of the Alberta Motor Transport Association as president, Lorraine Card has announced her retirement.
Operation Safe Driver Week starts
Greenbelt, Maryland (Oct. 15, 2017) – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week is this week, Oct. 15-21, 2017. Throughout the week, there will be heightened traffic safety enforcement and education aimed at combating dangerous driving behaviors by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger vehicle drivers. Enforcement personnel will identify and issue warnings and/or citations to drivers exhibiting unsafe driving behaviors on our roadways.
Canadian Firms Part of EPA SmartWay High Performers List
CTA: For the first time ever EPA published a list of SmartWay ‘High Performers’ – a select group of truck carriers, shippers and logistics companies that are achieving significant environmental and freight efficiencies in their transportation and logistics operations.
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.
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AMTA’s Calgary office is located on the traditional Treaty 7 lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Tsuu-Tina (SOO-tih-nah) and Nakota Nations, and the Métis Nation Region 3.
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