Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) — the voice of Alberta's commercial transportation industry since 1938.
News and updates from the Alberta Motor Transport Association.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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
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 –
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 (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.
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
-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. Worldwide there [&hell