Happy Retirement Peter Vaudry!
After 33 years with the Alberta Motor Transport Association, Peter Vaudry has retired from the industry. In 1985, Peter began his career with the AMTA, and in his recent position as the Director of Member Services and Communications, was responsible for coordinating AMTA’s major events such as the Draw Down Dinners, Conference and AGM and golf tournaments. He also engaged with our Carrier Members and Associate Suppliers and was our liaison in keeping them updated and engaged with the AMTA.
CTA to Senate Committee: Truck driver is here to stay
CTA: The Canadian Alliance told a senate committee in Ottawa it welcomes the progression of connected and driver assist technology in commercial vehicles, but that such innovation will not come at the expense of truck drivers.
CTA calls trucking industry to voice concerns against proposed tax changes
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is cautioning the federal government against its announced policy intentions to close certain tax-planning measures for private corporations in the tax code.
Truckers welcome extra capacity at North America’s busiest border crossing
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance welcomed news the Government of Canada will permit the Detroit International Bridge Company to build a six-lane crossing to eventually replace the current Ambassador Bridge.
AMTA partners with Missing Children Society of Canada
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) celebrated drivers, and the work they do daily, at three locations in Alberta this year for National Trucking Week.
AMTA partners with Missing Children Society of Canada
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has entered into a partnership with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to help expand the reach and power of the society’s network.
CTA provides Transport Minister with cross-Canada infrastructure priority wish list
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance has reached out to its provincial associations across Canada to gather input on building stronger, more efficient trade corridors. CTA used the feedback to create a trade-trade priority wish list, which was released today.
Updated: Truck turnaround plan for major ACI AMPS penalties extended
UPDATE: The Canadian Trucking Alliance has had another update from the Canada Border Services Agency that the truck turnaround option for major ACI AMPS penalties will be further extended to December 31, 2018 in the highway mode.
CTA wishes industry happy Trucking Week!
CTA: As National Trucking Week hits its stride across Canada, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is encouraging businesses in the transportation industry to do something that celebrates the important contributions made by the more than 400,000 Canadian men and women who keep the country’s freight moving.
Alberta’s Skoog takes third at North American Inspectors Championship
Lance Skoog, an inspector with Alberta Justice and Solicitor General took third place in the North American Standard Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods and Cargo Tank/Bulk Packagings Inspection at the 2017 North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) Aug. 7-11.
Ontario, Michigan launch Canada’s first cross border automated test drive
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation announced the province and U.S state of Michigan were completing North America’s first national, cross-border automated vehicle test drive on July 31.
Alberta Transportation gives go ahead for New Generation Wide Base Single Tires on provincial highways
After many years of discussion and collaboration, and a successful pilot project, Alberta Transportation has announced, as of July 1, 2017, New Generation Wide Base Single Tires (NGWBST) are allowed to run on provincial highways.
AMTA Safety Tool Box provides all the necessary parts
For employers interested in obtaining further assistance in developing and implementing a health and safety management system that will satisfy the requirements of the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, as well as many of the contractor registries, the Safety Tool Box is an optimum way to go.
Major funding for Peace River bridge twinning
The federal and Alberta governments have announced a combined commitment of $162 million to improve traffic flow into Peace River by constructing a second bridge for westbound lanes.
CTA submits comments on NAFTA negotiations
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) submitted its comments to Global Affairs Canada to help frame Ottawa’s discussions with the US involving the modernization of cross-border trucking in upcoming NAFTA trade negotiations.
Regulations amending Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) announced the Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016), were published in Part II of the Canadian Gazette.
Truckers are defending champs in fight against prostate cancer
CTA: For the second consecutive year, truckers led the battle against prostate cancer by raising the most money of any organization in Canada during Prostate Cancer Canada’s increasingly popular #PlaidForDad fundraising campaign.
Cannabis legalization engagement opportunities
As of April 13, 2017, the Government of Canada introduced legislation to legalize, regulate and restrict access to cannabis. Bill c-45, the Cannabis Act is expected to come into effect July 2018.
Western Canada Highway News – National Trucking Week Issue
A message from the Western Canada Highway News
The Western Canada Highway News is currently reserving advertising space for their fall edition – the National Trucking Week issue.
AMTA announces 2017 Provincial Truck Driving Championship winners
June 26, 2017 – Alberta’s commercial drivers showcased their skills June 24 at the 69th annual Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) Provincial Truck Driving Championships at Westerner Park in Red Deer.