AMTA News
News and updates from the Alberta Motor Transport Association.
Congratulations to AMTA's CTSP and CTSC June 2026 Grads
Congratulations to AMTA's June 2026 Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) & Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator (CTSC) designation graduates.
AMTA Celebrates Milestone of 100 Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator/Professional Graduates
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to announce a significant milestone for its Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator (CTSC) and Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) designation programs, which have now surpassed 100 graduates since inception.
Highway 3 Twinning Detour Notice
Traffic changes are in effect on Highway 3 east of Taber beginning July 16. Motorists should expect an eastbound detour, reduced speed limits, and minor delays as construction crews complete work related to the Highway 3 Twinning Project.
Planning Your Stop Through Rogers Pass
Commercial truck drivers travelling through Rogers Pass are reminded that seasonal parking restrictions remain in effect during ongoing construction. Review designated parking areas, alternative safe stops, and important safety reminders before your trip.
Nominations open for 2026 WTFC Woman With Impact
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Canadian Women With Impact Awards! Help celebrate the women who are shaping the future of Canada's trucking, logistics, and transportation industry through their leadership, dedication, and commitment to making a difference. If you know someone whose contributions deserve to be recognized, nominate her by 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026. View the full details and nomination information below.
Statement by CTA President on CUSMA Decision
17 Street Bridge Replacements over Yellowhead Trail
The City of Edmonton will begin replacing the 17 Street NW bridges over Yellowhead Trail in Fall 2026. The project will require a full closure of 17 Street between Hayter Road and 116 Avenue, with detours and temporary traffic restrictions in place throughout construction. Members are encouraged to review the project details and plan accordingly for potential impacts to operations and travel routes.
Trucks For Change Network Packs Snacks for Kids Across Canada
AMTA Members were among the 14 Trucks for Change Network companies that came together on May 27 to roll up their sleeves for Food Banks Canada’s After the Bell food
Class 1 Driver Training Needs Survey
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) and the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) have received grant funding from the Province of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) to develop training
ASTAC Rodeo
The Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council (ASTAC) On Saturday, June 6, 63 school bus drivers from across Alberta gathered at AMTA’s Edmonton location for the 43rd annual Alberta Student Transportation Advisory
Time to get your Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala tickets
Canada’s leading trucking and logistics employers will gather this fall to celebrate excellence, leadership, and innovation at the Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala. Reserve your table / tickets now –
AMTA’s June 2026 Driver of the Month: Normand Limoges with Canada Cartage (Rocky View, AB)
Bio Submitted Built on Hard Work, Gratitude, and Family An unexpected honor, to be sure. Thank You. I started driving professionally as a truck jockey shop hand for RentWay in
Ankush Bhardwaj named Ann Taylor Grand Champion at Alberta’s 76th Professional Truck Driving Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edmonton, Alberta – May 31, 2026 — Ankush Bhardwaj of FedEx was named the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) Professional Truck Driving Championship Ann Taylor Grand Champion
THRC Launches Free HR Health Check for Trucking and Logistics Employers
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is making it easier than ever for trucking and logistics employers to strengthen their workforce practices with the launch of the newly updated HR Circle Check
2026 Road Ban Order
This is an order by the Smoky River Road Weight Committee: Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130, Highway Order No.RB 04-03-26 defining “Maximum Allowable Weights permitted on Certain Municipal
Nearly 600 Commercial Motor Vehicles Removed from North American Roadways in One Day Due to Brake Violations
Certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors throughout North America conducted 4,021 inspections of commercial motor vehicles in one day and restricted 574 (14.3%) of those vehicles from travel due to brake-related
Introduction to Disability Management and Occupational Health & Safety
Date: May 26 Time: 9 – 10:30 am Link to register: Introduction to Disability Management and Occupational Health & Safety | Join meeting in Teams | Microsoft Teams Info about
City of Edmonton Goods Movement Strategy Engagement
The City of Edmonton is currently updating its Goods Movement Strategy. This essential strategy guides the planning, organization, and operation of goods transportation throughout the city. The update aims to
Potentially Serious Incident (PSI) Reporting: What Employers Need to Do and What Resources Exist
Alberta Motor Transport Association – April 2026 In 2025, the Government of Alberta (GOA) released a webinar on potentially serious incidents (PSIs), how to report them, and why the GOA is requiring this type of
AMTA May 2026 Driver of the Month: Donald Nettnay with Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies (Camrose, AB)
Bio Submitted My interest in trucking came at a very young age, my father was a professional driver for 45 years, when my parents divorced I was 2 years old,
Common-Sense Speed Limits
Alberta’s government is testing a higher speed limit, raising it to 120 kilometres per hour on a select portion of Highway 2. In a recent survey, almost 70 per cent
National Day of Mourning: Minister Schow
Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “On this National Day of Mourning, we remember those who lost
Alberta carriers donating equipment in support of Sheriff Highway Patrol training
In an act of shared commitment to safety on our roadways, several Alberta carriers are lending their equipment to Alberta Sheriff Highway Patrol for training exercises. “Sheriff Highway Patrol works
AMTA Honours Industry Leaders at 2026 Awards Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMTA Honours Industry Leaders at 2026 Awards Celebration Recognizing those who make Alberta’s roads safer and strengthen the transportation industry Tsuut’ina Nation – April 23, 2026 –
Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub Supports Extension of AMTA Hydrogen Truck Trial
EDMONTON, Alta., April 21, 2026 – The Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub today announced new support for the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) to extend its hydrogen truck trial, enabling continued
AMTA statement on TEC announced Canadian Trucking Regulations Hub
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is praising Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) for its leadership in developing the new Canadian Trucking Regulations Hub, a made‑in‑Alberta digital
Reducing Trucking Barriers
Alberta’s government is leading the way in breaking down trucking barriers, making it faster and safer for truck drivers to move goods across Canada. Alberta’s government is launching the Canadian
Trucking employers face June 1 deadlines; THRC webinars offer fast-track guidance and funding access
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) is launching a series of industry-tailored webinars this April and May to help trucking and logistics employers build their future talent pipeline and meet fast-approaching federal
Potentially Serious Incident (PSI) Reporting: What Employers Need to Do and What Resources Exist
Alberta Motor Transport Association In 2025, the Government of Alberta (GOA) released a webinar on potentially serious incidents (PSIs), how to report them, and why the GOA is requiring this
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Endangerment Finding and What it Means For Canada
Op-Ed by Andrew Barnes, AMTA On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule rescinding the 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding for new motor vehicles and engines. EPA’s position in
AMTA April 2026 Driver of the Month: Nathan Kirby with Steve’s Livestock Transport. (Red Deer, AB)
Bio Submitted Nathan’s interest in trucking started early, growing up in southern Saskatchewan around construction crews and drivers through his dad’s work. He’d tag along on runs down to the
OCIF invests in new hub to strengthen Alberta’s transportation and logistics sector
From a media release by Calgary Economic Development, the Opportunity Investment Fund, in partnership with the Government of Alberta invested $4.15 million into the Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence. The Government of
CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Is Underway in Mexico
Today is the first day of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) five-day annual awareness and outreach effort in Mexico to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement
THRC awarded $7 million in new funding to strengthen Canada’s trucking and logistics workforce
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has been awarded nearly $7 million in federal funding over five years to advance workforce planning, recruitment, and retention in Canada’s trucking and logistics sector in
March Traffic Safety Tips: Seatbelts
Dear Traffic Safety Stakeholder: Before every trip, make sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up, as it could mean the difference between walking away from a crash or never
Super-heavy loads affect travel in Edmonton region
Drivers may experience delays as large, slow-moving loads move from Tofield to Fort Saskatchewan on March 5, and from Edmonton to Fort Saskatchewan on March 6. Load one – March
CVSA Opens Nominations for 2026 International Driver Excellence Award
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is now accepting nominations for its International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), an annual award that recognizes an extraordinary professional commercial motor vehicle driver and
DriverCheck Marks 30 Years Supporting Healthier and Safer Workplaces Across Canada
DriverCheck Inc., Canada’s Fitness for Duty experts and the leading provider of workplace medical testing and occupational health services, is marking its 30th anniversary this year, highlighting three decades of
$152 Million Budget 2026 Investment Advances Highway 3 Twinning
The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association (H3TDA) is pleased to welcome the Government of Alberta’s 2026 Budget, which includes a dedicated $152 million investment over the next three years to
Trucking HR Canada launches largest-ever expansion of employer HR tools to strengthen Canada’s supply chain workforce
Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has begun rolling out more than 50 new and updated employer resources for 2026, marking the single largest expansion of its HR management library to date.
AMTA March 2026 Driver of the Month: Alex Kunzleman with Whitecourt Transport Ltd. (Whitecourt, AB)
Bio Submitted Born in Winnipeg and raised in Mayerthorpe before settling in Whitecourt at sixteen, Alex Kunzleman has spent more than thirty years building a career defined by skill, resilience,
Condolences for fatal Jasper area collision
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) members, staff and board extend their deepest condolences following the fatal collision near Jasper, Alberta, involving two young female hockey players. “We are heartbroken
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
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
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
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
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
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
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