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CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Is Underway in Canada
Today is the first day of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) five-day annual awareness and outreach effort in Canada to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers and the general public about the crime of human...
First THRC workforce bootcamp wraps up successful day in Calgary
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) kicked off their new Trucking and Logistics Workforce Bootcamp series with an event in Calgary that got rave reviews for the unique level of engagement and discussion among sector professionals. The one-day bootcamp delivered regional labour...
Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting
The 2026 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of the Alberta Motor Transport Association (“Association” and “AMTA”) will be held in-person as follows: Wednesday, April 22, 2026: 2:30 – 4:00 pm (Mountain Time) Grey Eagle Resort Big Plume Ballroom (Located in the Grey Eagle...
CTA: Ottawa Signals Tougher Enforcement on Worker Misclassification
The federal government is tightening its enforcement approach to worker misclassification by introducing a new suite of changes that expand penalties, accelerate enforcement action, and increase public transparency around non-compliant employers. The measures,...
Stavely collision a devastating loss
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) members, staff and board extend their heartfelt condolences following the fatal collision involving junior hockey players outside of Stavely, Alberta. “This is a devastating loss,” said Tim Bennett, Chair of the AMTA...
CTSP SCHOLARSHIP – POWERED BY SAMSARA™
THE OPPORTUNITY The commercial transportation industry depends on highly knowledgeable and skilled safety and compliance professionals who operate at the highest level of integrity in their chosen professions. AMTA is proud to partner with Samsara™, acknowledging a...
Distracted Driving Prevention Month
February 2, 2026 Dear Traffic Safety Stakeholder: Be safe and stay focused behind the wheel. February is Distracted Driving Prevention Month, reminding drivers that distracted driving is a preventable cause of collisions. In everyday moments of...
AMTA February 2026 Driver of the Month: Donald Lee, Precision Trucklines (Calgary AB)
Bio Submitted I have been employed by Precision Trucklines since June of 2022 and currently haul groceries from a distribution centre to retail stores in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. My inspiration to become a truck driver began many years ago as a...
How Close are we to Self-Driving Heavy Duty Trucks?
-AMTA Prototypes of autonomous shuttles, autonomous delivery vehicles, and taxis are being tested as we speak. Autonomous large haul trucks are revolutionizing mining: enhancing safety, boosting productivity and lowering costs through 24/7 operations. ...
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