Over the next three years, the Alberta Government is reviewing the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The Province says the review is an opportunity to improve health and safety outcomes for workers and streamline requirements to reduce unnecessary administrative burden.

Starting April 1, the federal carbon price on diesel will increase $0.1073 per litre.

In a release from the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), the alliance estimates the commercial transportation industry will pay $538 million in carbon pricing in 2021. By 2030, CTA estimates $3 billion in carbon pricing by 2030.

Not only do commercial drivers keep goods on the move, they also constantly have their eyes and ears on Alberta’s roadways

Those drivers now have the opportunity to do even more as the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is collaborating with #NotInMyCity to help educate its more than 15,000 members on the issue of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Alberta Transportation: Road Ban Order 21 – Road – 03 comes into effect at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Without commercial transportation, we would all be without essential necessities during this time of the COVID-19 health crisis

In many cases, you don’t use insurance until you’re faced with the most challenging times in your life. You may not want to think about the worst that could happen — but you need to. It can protect you and your business from financial hardship. Good insurance is an act of care… here’s why.

Release: Trucking HR Canada released [March 2] a new Women’s Resource Inventory for employers and employees in the industry.

The new, easy to navigate on-line resource includes links to mentorship information, training programs, business networks and associations for women, leadership development, best practices, and more.

The Alberta Government has released the budget for 2021.

The AMTA recognizes the Alberta Government’s ongoing investment in transportation infrastructure and what that means to how essential commercial transportation is to the underpinnings of our economy.

Highlights from the budget affecting the transportation sector include:

The Alberta government has announced it is temporarily expanding eligibility to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) in an effort to help businesses access training. The expansion is in effect through Feb. 28, 2022.

Expanded eligibility includes funding mandatory training, allowing employers to train employed family members and allowing some business owners to get funding to train themselves.

Released by the Canadian Trucking Alliance (Feb. 19) – On February 14th the Government of Canada issued an Order in Council declaring that all travellers must use the ArriveCAN App for the purpose of re-entering Canada. As truck drivers are essential travellers, CTA has worked on clarifying the impact of this Order in Council on truck drivers that cross the border for work purposes. Late this evening, CTA received this clarification from the agency.

CTA Release: (TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2021) – A federal Order in Council (OIC) was introduced this week which is causing major concern for members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). The recently published Order in Council states the following:

Lane Kranenberg, integral in making both the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and Partners in Compliance (PIC) program what they are today, passed away Feb. 13, 2021.

Alberta Government release: Under the new Enhanced COVID-19 Business Benefit, up to $30,000 in support will soon be available to small and medium-sized businesses that have been most affected by the pandemic and ongoing health restrictions.

The Government of Alberta recently passed legislative changes for the workers’ compensation system. Some of these changes took effect on January 1, while others will take effect in April 2021.

This winter has been quite mild so far. Up until just recently we’ve been quite spoiled, but how about that wind? And with the colder weather looming, you may also be worrying about your buildings – especially if you aren’t there every day. So, how do you protect your business or your commercial property from the weather over the long, cold months of a Canadian winter?

Trucking HR Canada has prepared a Guide for Employers to help in understanding Workplace Harassment & Violence Prevention Regulations.

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) enforcement comes into place in Canada in June 2021, and the Alberta Motor Transport Association is stressing the importance of fleets being prepared.

Trucking HR Canada today announces the Women with Drive 2021 full speaker line-up, featuring a stellar group of panelists from around the world.

The summit’s theme, Linking Global Leaders, brings a global perspective on how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting work in the trucking industry. The event boasts women from around the globe including Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

In commercial transportation, and all industries, a safe workplace is a successful one.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is aiding fleets in ensuring a safe workplace with the production 17 initial educational micro-learn videos – the first of which, Jumping to Contusions – was released in December 2020.

This micro-learning project stemmed from a casual conversation between the AMTA and Full Carrier Member Canada Cartage at an association Regional Meeting early 2020.

ELD Update  

Transport Canada announced on Oct. 26, 2020 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) certification body FPInnovations has been accredited as the first third-party organization to certify electronic logging devices in Canada. The purpose of the certification body is to ensure electronic logging devices submitted for testing are safe, reliable, and approved for use in Canada.