Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in our province, Albertans have come together like never before. Families, workers, businesses, lawmakers, elected leaders and industries across the spectrum have shown a remarkable capacity to adapt and persevere.

CTA Release: While public support and appreciation for truck drivers during the COVID-19 crisis remains unprecedently high, a recent survey by the Canadian Trucking Alliance shows that federal aid is now required to provide much needed relief to trucking companies whose operations have been severely strained by the impact of the pandemic.

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Dear drivers,

Dear truck drivers of Alberta

Edmonton restaurant chain Fifendekel is offering coupons for free breakfast sandwiches for commercial drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dear Alberta Motor and Transportation Association:

Dear truck drivers:

CTA News Release: The Canadian Trucking Alliance was informed today by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is directing the agency, effective immediately, to implement a policy requiring all essential workers crossing the border to wear a non-medical mask or face covering and to provide drivers with a mask should they not have one.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial transportation industry has been in the spotlight as drivers continue to get important goods, such as groceries and medical supplies where they need to go.

The AMTA will be releasing a weekly industry update survey for Carriers in order to get a sense of how industry is affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dealing with work refusals during the COVID-19 pandemic should be considered from both points of view: the employer and employee.

Greetings from your friendly AMTA Course Development team,

In the second week of March, Course Development has been feverishly working on modifying our classroom-based courses for distance delivery. This includes creating computer-based exams and revising activities that are completed in groups in the face-to-face setting.

Dealing with work refusals during the COVID-19 pandemic should be considered from both points of view: the employer and employee.

Personal safety today looks very different than in the pre-pandemic world, and for many is unrecognizable.

Employers of dock workers, freight handlers and their supervisors may consider some of the following advice or best practices at their worksite to reduce the risk of worker exposure to COVID-19:

The COVID-19 outbreak has changed many lives in many different and individual ways.

Effective April 9, 2020, the Government of Alberta is extending the expiry dates of select vehicle inspection certificates until May 15, 2020, if the certificate expires between March 17 and May 15, 2020.

Today, the Alberta Government announced temporary modifications to regulations for commercial drivers and railway operators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made in order to ensure the province’s supply chain continues necessary delivery of goods such as medical supplies and groceries.

April 11 Update: UPDATE: BC has updated the self isolation plan requirements which now exempts certain occupations, including truck drivers, upon entry to BC from having to create a self-isolation plan.