In a release from the Alberta Government, the public is being asked to weigh in on how the province regulates trucking, bus and service companies.

CTA Release: Appearing before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on International Trade regarding Bill C-4 – An Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States – the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) called for the Agreement to be unanimously endorsed by the Committee and ratified by the House of Commons as soon as possible.

The Commercial vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be holding a training course from March 10 to 12, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois on Canadian Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and the new ELD technical specifications which take effect June 12, 2021.

Did you get a Class 1 or 2 license after government announced MELT Oct. 10, 2018, but before MELT became mandatory March 1, 2019? You are known as a “transition driver” and the Province has released a bulletin with important information.

Release: The Globe & Mail this weekend highlighted longstanding industry concerns over the need to improve focused enforcement oversight in the trucking sector across Canada; with specific emphasis on carriers who show a significant need for enforcement attention.

Release: CN is pleased to announce that CNTL, CN’s road transportation subsidiary, has selected ISAAC’s Instruments’ telemetry solution to optimize CN’s road safety efforts on its fleet of more than 1,000 trucks. This decision aligns with CNTL’s commitment to safety, and promotes the excellence of their program and record in this area. With delivery and installation of the devices in all trucks in less than 30 days, CNTL can already benefit from the advantages of the ISAAC solution. This investment will also improve user experience for drivers and office staff due to its ease of use.

The AMTA would like to extend a sincere thank you to 2018/19 Road Knights Ed Stasyshyn (Trimac Transportation) and Glenn McNeilly (Bison Transport) for their service to the program.

The unique WCB-Alberta Training on the Job program focuses on helping employers hire capable workers who have some barriers to employment.

The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) has informed CTA of updates to the medical reciprocity agreement between Canada and the US with respect to commercial vehicle drivers who are dependent on insulin for managing diabetes.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association has released a number of Professional Driver Improvement Courses (PDIC) for recertifications, drivers and instructor training:

Alberta Transportation has announced the signing of the amended Federal-Provincial-Territorial Memorandum of Understanding (FPT MOU) for Heavy Truck Weight and Dimension Limits for Inter-provincial Operations in Canada. The FPT MOU applies to roads managed by the province only, municipalities in Alberta will continue to be able to restrict or approve weights on their local roads.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to announce its 2020/2021 team of Road Knights.

The AMTA Road Knights program is a group of professional transport drivers with superior driving skills, impeccable driving records and a strong desire to promote highway safety and careers in the transportation industry. These drivers have acquired unparalleled expertise and are able to educate the public on matters relating to sharing the road safely.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department has added the twinning of Highway 3 in Southern Alberta to its Top Five Infrastructure Policy Positions.

The AMTA mourns the loss of June Drinnan on Nov. 23, 2019. June was the wife of Bob Drinnan, AMTA General Manager beginning 1967. Bob was an instrumental figure in making the Association what it is today.

WCB: Are you an employer with workers?

According to the Alberta Government, Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces, yet family violence is preventable. November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta. It’s a time to increase awareness of the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities.

Alberta Transportation and the Stoney Nakoda First Nation have signed an agreement for the transfer of lands needed for the widening and upgrading of Highway 1A.

The AMTA has put together a document outlining the Accessible Canada Act. The Act will require employers to remove barriers for all persons in society, inclusive to persons with disabilities.

Four AMTA Carriers were among the winners of Trucking HR Canada’s 2019 Top Fleet Employers announced at an Oct. 17 gala.

On Oct. 24 2019, Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UPC) released Budget 2019: A plan for jobs and the economy.