The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) supports the commercial transportation industry, Alberta Transportation and industry stakeholders in the implementation of Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT). MELT ensures that all commercial vehicle drivers receive a minimum standard of training. MELT has not been implemented as a hardship on businesses, but instead to provide increased roadway safety.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA), in collaboration with Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) has wrapped its yearly Driver Appreciation Days once again.

The 71st Annual Professional Truck Driving Championship took place on Saturday, June 22nd and brought together the professional talents of 50 commercial drivers, as well as generous sponsors and 75 hard working volunteers. The rain stayed away and it was a full day of activity, entertainment and connecting with all kinds of people from near and far.

The AMTA is pleased to announce the 2019/ 2020 Board of Directors. As a province-wide, not-for-profit association, we are governed

During the recent AMTA Leadership Conference and AGM in Kananaskis Country, five industry leaders were recognized for their ongoing achievements in commercial transportation.

Edmonton, AB (March 6, 2019) – Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) hosted the grand opening of its state-of-the-art safety training facility at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Airport City site today. The facility will function as a commercial transportation hub for safety training development and delivery, research and technology innovation and will play a key role in strengthening education for commercial drivers across the province.

By Derek Clouthier, RED DEER, Alta. – News that Canada’s transportation ministers will implement a national standard for entry level driver training (MELT) is being heralded as a step forward from one woman calling for stricter regulations for Class 1 drivers.

Advocates of the commercial trucking industry in Alberta are pushing the federal government to make electronic logging devices (ELD) mandatory in Canada as soon as possible.

New systems for tracking truck drivers will soon be in place in Canada.

Alberta Transportation: Alberta is mandating training for new commercial drivers and strengthening safety requirements for commercial carriers to enhance public safety.

More needs to be done to attract women to industry, says WBF panel

EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) president Chris Nash believes companies that do not embrace diversity and inclusiveness will soon struggle to find talent.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association celebrated it’s 70th annual Professional Truck Driving Championship in style June 23 – on the newly paved five-acre training area of the association’s new facility at Edmonton International Airport.

June 9 saw some of the province’s most skilled bus drivers showcasing their work at the School Bus Roadeo in Medicine Hat.

A total of 60 drivers from across Alberta competed in events such as parallel parking, turning, steering and written exams.

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.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association is constructing a new training facility, office building and five-acre track at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA).

After three years at the helm of the Alberta Motor Transport Association as president, Lorraine Card has announced her retirement.

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.