Did you know that a grant can cover up to two thirds of employee training costs in trucking and logistics, including MELT? That’s up to $10,000 per employee or a cap at $300,000 per employer each fiscal year. Read more.

A change in government has brought with it a number of changes to Alberta Employment Standards and Labour Relations Code. One of these takes effect today, while others will be implemented this fall. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the outcomes of Bill 2: Make Alberta Open for Business, as legislation changes will directly impact your business.

The 71st Annual Professional Truck Driving Championship took place on Saturday, June 22nd and brought together the professional talents of 50 commercial drivers, as well as generous sponsors and 75 hard working volunteers. The rain stayed away and it was a full day of activity, entertainment and connecting with all kinds of people from near and far.

Today marks the announcement of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule, which is significant as it reinforces the need for national compliance for safety standards. Further details and AMTA’s endorsement of the new rule are summarized in the attached release. June 13, 2019 – ELD Press Release

Are you federally regulated?

If so, you will want to update yourself on the new acquired and proposed Canada Labour Code (the Code) changes. As the workforce diversifies and employee rights are becoming more modernized, it is imperative that employers know their responsibilities. This includes: hours of work, leaves, vacation, termination and other proposed changes.

The AMTA is pleased to announce the 2019/ 2020 Board of Directors. As a province-wide, not-for-profit association, we are governed

During the recent AMTA Leadership Conference and AGM in Kananaskis Country, five industry leaders were recognized for their ongoing achievements in commercial transportation.

Trucking HR Canada: OTTAWA, ON (April 9, 2019)— Sixty-three of the best workplaces in Canada’s trucking and logistics industry have earned honours through the 6th annual Top Fleet Employers program, Trucking HR Canada has announced.

Edmonton, AB (March 6, 2019) – Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) hosted the grand opening of its state-of-the-art safety training facility at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) Airport City site today. The facility will function as a commercial transportation hub for safety training development and delivery, research and technology innovation and will play a key role in strengthening education for commercial drivers across the province.

Changes to the Safety Fitness Certificate in Alberta are being implemented that may impact your business. The renewal of Safety Fitness Certificates is going to highlight the importance of carrier compliance and confidently engage more carriers to seek out compliance information. By taking a proactive review carriers safety programs and driver behavior and addressing any safety issues that are identified immediately, a company may not only improve their level of compliance and on-road safety performance, but also earn a positive reputation within the transportation industry.

By Derek Clouthier, RED DEER, Alta. – News that Canada’s transportation ministers will implement a national standard for entry level driver training (MELT) is being heralded as a step forward from one woman calling for stricter regulations for Class 1 drivers.

By Derek Clouthier, LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) outlined its Top 10 advocacy initiatives for 2019, with super singles, Level 8 inspections, and mandatory entry-level training (MELT) at the forefront of the list.

Advocates of the commercial trucking industry in Alberta are pushing the federal government to make electronic logging devices (ELD) mandatory in Canada as soon as possible.

New systems for tracking truck drivers will soon be in place in Canada.

For any inquiries regarding our 2019 events and sponsorships, please contact Connie Grace directly at (403) 214-3431 or Connie.Grace@amta.ca.

It is the season for holiday parties, and in many cases, comes the serving of alcohol at a company-sanctioned event. This is often part of the company culture and in line with the lifestyles of many of the workers but certainly not in all cases. Regardless the risk of serving alcohol at workplace-sanctioned events can outweigh the benefits…

The trucking industry plays a major role in the functioning of the Canadian economy. Virtually all goods that are delivered to consumers find themselves on a truck during at least one segment of their journey and the industry employs in excess of 400,000 people.

CTA: The Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Fall Statement delivered an early Christmas present for the Canadian trucking industry in the form of significant accelerated cost allowances for tractor/truck capital; an emphasis on further harmonizing trucking regulations; enhancements to major western trade corridors to the United States as well as intermodal connectivity improvements.