Province invests $120 million in completing Terwillegar Drive
As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, the government is investing up to $120 million to complete the expansion of Terwillegar Drive and upgrade other road infrastructure projects in southwest Edmonton said a July 8 Alberta Government press release.
Increased Powers of Public Health Officials Meant to Mitigate Risks of COVID-19 at the Border
CTA: The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) reached out to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to obtain clarity on the types of questions border or health officials could ask truck drivers entering the country, as the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) gained increased powers to ask for personal information, at the Canada-U.S. border through an Order in Council (OIC) on June 29.
City of Edmonton launching zoning discussion papers
The City of Edmonton is launching 12 discussion papers exploring the city’s aspects of zoning and Zoning Bylaw.
Province makes Highway 3 twinning announcement
The Alberta Government has announced the twinning of a 46-kilometre stretch of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett.
Guidance on health and safety for drivers and in-cab training amid COVID-19
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, we all need to do our part to keep workers, customers and the public safe and healthy
AMTA education update: Continuous improvement or “Why you should always fill out the course evaluation”
During the early days and weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic the course development team at the AMTA focused their time and efforts on transposing our existing instructional materials to the online course delivery environment – that was the easy part.
Leading our teams, ourselves, with a safety focused mindset
Thank you for the opportunity to lead the safety moment today.
Introducing AMTA Workplace Support Services
New organizational changes in the AMTA have brought together an even more powerful team to help you get the most out of your membership, access specific information relating to carrier safety and compliance, claims management, workforce development, or obtain a quote for direct-to-member services such as facility rentals and training.
Western Canada Highway News – National Trucking Week issue
Do you have a product or service that you would like to advertised in the upcoming “National Trucking Week” issue of Western Canada Highway News — the official magazine of the Alberta Motor Transport Association, Saskatchewan Trucking Association and Manitoba Trucking Association?
UPDATE: FAST lane opening at Windsor/Detroit June 22
UPDATE: Effective June 22, 2020 the dedicated FAST lane at the port of Windsor, ON/Detroit, MI will now be open to all Free and Secure Trade (FAST) participants.
Canada Emergency Business Account further expanded
Via Motor Coach Canada: Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that as of Friday, June 19, 2020, more businesses can access the $40,000 CEBA loan. Qualifier requirements have been further extended and CEBA will now be accessible to owner-operated small businesses with a lack of payroll, sole proprietors receiving business income directly, as well as family-owned corporations remunerating in the form of dividends rather than payroll.
CTA: Border crossing allowances for transportation sector workers
With Canada-U.S. border restrictions being extended once again until July 21, 2020, CTA has been contacted by a number of members seeking further clarification on the conditions of admissibility for trucking company employees, such as company owners, operations or sales staff, who may have to travel across the border for company related business.
MCC: Accessible Transportation Regulations – Temporary Exemptions for Motor Coach Operators
Motor Coach Canada wants to make industry aware of some upcoming regulation changes.
#PPE4Trucker locations in Alberta
Commercial drivers traveling through Alberta, can access free PPE kits at the following Vehicle Inspection Stations:
Leduc
Balzac
Atmore
Slave Lake
In photos: #PPE4Truckers kit building a success
On June 3 a team of industry partners, sponsors and volunteers safely gathered at the Calgary Stampede Grandstand to assemble personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for truck drivers.
Breaking: AMTA and partners to assemble 25,000 free PPE kits for commercial truck drivers
CALGARY – June 3, 2020 – On Wednesday, June 3 a team of industry partners, sponsors and volunteers will safely gather at the Calgary Stampede Grandstand to assemble 25,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for truck drivers. This is being done in support of the safety of commercial truck drivers who continue to haul and deliver essential goods throughout our province and beyond.
Reaching it’s potential: AMTA Research and Innovation Program
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is excited to be working towards defining a Research and Innovation Program that will support economic growth through opportunity, investment, and industry expertise while accelerating job creation.
Industry mourns passing of Paul Rubak
On Friday, May 29, the commercial transportation industry lost one of its most storied voices
CBSA Alternatives to Paper Processing During COVID-19 (Copy)
CTA: At least 40 cities and Washington, DC imposed curfews Sunday in response to protests across the country
SURVEY: Commercial Transportation Orientation
Countless training courses and protocols exist across the commercial transportation industry, yet driver orientation has yet to become one of them.