Every year, more than 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured because of unsafe behaviour around tracks and trains. Every one of these incidents and deaths are preventable. By looking out for each other and working together, we can help keep our communities safe and prevent injuries and fatalities on or near railway property.

The CCLP (CITT-Certified Logistics Professional) designation is Canada’s logistics credential. It develops and certifies the industry-vetted competencies required to excel in today’s Canadian transportation & logistics industry.

Diesel Tech Industries Successfully Retrofits Diversified Transportation Motorcoach with Guardian Hydrogen-Diesel Dual Fuel Technology

In April 2023, AMTA and Nikola Motor Corp. jointly announced the purchase of a Nikola Class-8 commercial vehicle, and it is now ready to hit the road in the hands of commercial carriers across the province.

AMTA+ Members, Diesel Tech Industries (DTI), is co-hosting a Hops & Hydrogen Networking event on July 6th with Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB, and you’re invited!

The event will feature an introduction to the Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB, a moderated panel discussion on DTI’s project partnership with Diversified Transportation, and networking opportunities with professionals across the region’s hydrogen value chain.

The Industry Task Force (ITF) Association is a collaborative organization established under the Societies Act in 1999, working towards positive changes in workers’ compensation matters in Alberta. The ITF represents the viewpoints of Alberta employers who are members of the association. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has been an active member of the ITF for several years and recently attended the June 14 quarterly meeting.

The AMTA 2023 Professional Truck Driving Championship took place Saturday, June 10 on the sunny, albeit breezy, training area at the AMTA Edmonton location.

This event would not be possible without the dedication and professionalism of our driver registrants and we wish to send many thanks to the volunteers and spectators who made the day an overall success.

The 2023 Alberta Provincial School Bus Roadeo presented by Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council (ASTAC), took place June 3 at the AMTA Edmonton facility. The winners were:

From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.

CITT has announced it newest alliance with an industry association. The formalization of the relationship between CITT and the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is the first step in the two associations’ collaboration to better the commercial transportation industry.

AMTA celebrated 85 years of advocacy and safety in Alberta’s commercial transportation industry at its Annual Leadership Conference, AGM, and Awards Gala, April 18-20 at the Delta Edmonton South.

Since 1938, AMTA – through collaboration with government, business partners, members, and other stakeholders – has advanced the industry through dynamic safety training and programs, advocacy, research and innovation, progressive policies, and strategic partnerships.

In 2023, AMTA will reach a significant milestone in its history, celebrating 85 years of promoting, preserving, and advancing the safety and well-being of the commercial transportation industry and all Albertans.

Trucking HR Canada released a new labour market information report today, analyzing newly released vacancy data.

The latest released data shows:

Today, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) announces a new project, funded by the Government of Alberta, that will support Alberta employers with recruitment and retention efforts. THRC has partnered with the Alberta Motor Transport Association to deliver project activities.

AMTA would like to introduce the Student Work Placement (SWP) subsidy to Alberta-based employers. This subsidy is targeted at both traditional trucking companies and those in other industries that have a trucking component to their operations. For example companies in the construction, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries employee commercial trucks.

BFL CANADA Risk and Insurance Services Inc. has signed on as the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) 2023 Driver of the Month sponsor.

Long time members of the Association, BFL CANADA Risk and Insurance Services Inc. made the decision to show its appreciation to the safest drivers on the road recognizing that ‘Safe Drivers Make Safe Fleets’.

On April 1, 2023, the federal minimum wage will increase to $16.65 from $15.55 per hour in 2022, an increase of a $1.10 or 7.1%.[1]

Trucking HR Canada’s preliminary research findings released today reveal the trucking and logistics sector has more work to do when it comes to attracting more women to the workplace.

The first phase of a three-part research initiative took place February 17-25, 2023, with 1500 interviews. The research was conducted by Abacus Data for Trucking HR Canada, and today at its 9th annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit, David Coletto shared the following initial findings with attendees:

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra officially announced the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide $46 million to the trucking industry to address the nation’s growing truck driver shortage.

Today’s announcement follows a joint statement last January between the Government of Canada and the Canadian Trucking Alliance in recognizing the driver shortage challenge and its impact on the Canadian supply chain.

Note: On Feb. 28, it was announced these changes will be now come into effect September, 2023.

Please be advised that key changes to the Traffic Safety Act will take effect on March 1, 2023. Important amendments have been made to the rules that govern the passing of stopped emergency vehicles on a highway.

The updated legislation extends safe passing protections for roadside workers to include snowplows and highway maintenance vehicles, in addition to emergency vehicles and tow trucks.