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Alberta Wildfire Updates
From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates. Details WILDFIRE STATUS -ALBERTA WILD FIRE EXPOSURES: SMOKE (WCB) > EMERGENCY FINANCIAL HELP FOR WILDFIRE EVACUEES...
Oversized and overweight load restrictions via the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass
Thank you for your time and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Mount Revelstoke & Glacier national parks mrg-opinion@pc.gc.ca 250 837 7500 For more information, visit the Mount Revelstoke and Glacier websites or call 1-250-683-8201. In addition to...
Alberta Motor Transport Association collaborates on Zero Emission Truck Testbed
Real world pilot testing in western Canada to support Canada’s zero-emissions targets July 24, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to lead Transport Canada’s Zero Emission Truck Testbed (ZETT) project. The ZETT project is...
It’s Time for CRA to Enforce Compliance and End Tax Abuse in Trucking
Via CTA,Today, the Canadian Trucking Alliance announced a new campaign to increase awareness about the damaging impact from the ongoing inaction on T4A enforcement by the federal government– specifically the ongoing moratorium – for Canadian trucking industry,...
New CDC Dog Importation Requirements Come into Effect on Aug 1
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to hear from fleets and cross-border truck drivers who have significant concerns over new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rabies vaccination requirements coming into effect for all dogs travelling to the U.S. as of August 1, 2024.
Trans-Canada Highway Closure: Manitoba
The Trans Canada Highway through Headingley will be closed entirely for repairs to the CP rail line from June 24-28
Alberta Big Rig Expo coming to Calgary June 22
Taking place June 22 at the McMahon Stadium parking lot in Calgary, the full-day event is set to be a hub for fleets, truck and trailer dealers, tire and parts sales, service providers, and anyone interested in industry.
Alberta Motor Transport Association celebrates 74th Professional Truck Driving Championship
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) held its 74th Professional Truck Driving Championship June 1 at the AMTA track at Edmonton International Airport.
Alberta Motor Transport Association Names New Board Chair
AMTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Bennett as Chair of its Board of Directors. Bennett is the Vice President at NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul and has been actively involved with AMTA for more than 15 years, including serving as the Senior Vice Chair since 2018. As Board Chair, Bennett will help advance the AMTA’s proposed safety and innovation campus and other initiatives to tackle Alberta’s commercial driver shortage.
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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.
AMTA’s Edmonton offices are located on the traditional Treaty 6 territory of the Cree, Dene (DEH-NEH), Blackfoot, Saulteaux (SOH-toh), and Nakota Sioux. This is the home of the Métis Settlements and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Regions, 2, 3, and 4, within the historical Northwest Métis Homeland.