One of the newer additions to the Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) safety training repertoire is the Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) Program taking safety and compliance to a whole new level.

From Workers’ Compensation Alberta: “The widespread impact of COVID-19 and the resulting business disruption have caused unprecedented challenges for employers. Alberta employers have asked WCB for cost relief to reduce the direct financial impact of COVID-19 claims and extended periods of disability for other claims due to treatment delays.”

Nicole Orr teaches Health and Safety Systems Building, Fundamentals of Auditing and COR Auditor

In collaboration with Sheriff Highway Patrol, Justice and Solicitor General, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will be hosting a series of Driver Appreciation Days between September 1st and 18th, to coincide with National Trucking Week.

The EPS Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit (CVIU), as it is currently known has been in existence for 25 years.

All eligible employers whose business have been affected by COVID-19 were eligible for a subsidy of up to 75% of employee wages for up to 24 weeks, retroactive from March 15, 2020, to August 29, 2020.

A ministerial order took effect May 3rd, 2020 which temporarily amends the OHS Code during the COVID-19 epidemic. The changes list specific respirator standards, approved for use in other countries, that employers can utilize without requiring approval. 

The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code requires employers to develop and utilize a respiratory protective equipment code of practice (COP) whenever respirators are used at the work site.  

Josh Hannaberry, CNTL, AMTA Regional Chair, Calgary

Recently on social media, I came across a cartoon that portrayed a powerful message.

In a release from the Alberta Government, the provinces deficit is forecasted at $24.2 billion, $16.8 billion higher than the Budget 2020 estimate due to the economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and oil price crash.

Robert started teaching defensive driving in June 1990, having worked with both novice and experienced drivers. He created driver training programs for two large oil and gas service companies before joining the AMTA as Senior Instructor, Driver Development, helping to create course content. Robert also teaches drivers the AMTA Professional Driver Improvement Course and a variety of lessons on the driving simulator. He also trains instructors for both PDIC and the simulator.

Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition (COR) program saw multiple accommodations made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most significant was the move to “documentation only” audits and the resulting one-year COR employers would receive when certifying using this method. This limitation on their certificate meant employers would need to hire an external auditor to complete their audit next year as well, instead of enjoying two years of maintenance audits that could be completed by an internal auditor. AMTA is pleased to report that this situation has now changed.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has produced a video celebrating the commercial transportation industry as the connector, mover and carriers of the province’s economy.

Kristi is a facilitator and instructor for Self-Evaluator Certification/Recertification Training. With the Alberta Motor Transport Association, she is Quality Assurance Reviewer of large employ audits in the AMTA Certificate of Recognition Department. She aids and guides member companies and auditors regarding the COR program and the auditing process.

Tim teaches Fundamentals of Investigations for the Alberta Motor Transport Association and has worked in Health & Safety for nearly fifteen years.

Calgary, AB (August 11, 2020) – For over 80 years, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has been the voice, the standard and the resource for the commercial transportation industry in Alberta. So too has the Saskatchewan Trucking Association who has be dedicated to the betterment of the industry through education, connection and support for members.

Michael Mooney is a results-driven and impactful professional with 18+ years of experience in operations, safety, and organizational development within the transportation industry. He maintains new business developments through client relationship management and strategic business development. Governs high performing teams through policy and procedure compliance while shaping professional development, training programs and succession planning of direct and indirect reports. Michael creates and implements innovative process improvements to optimize operations and increase revenue and identifies ideal strategies to drive business growth and improve daily operational excellence, safety leadership and customer satisfaction outcomes.

Submitted by Sheriff Highway Patrol

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement merged with Sheriff Traffic Operations to form the new Sheriff Highway Patrol (SHP) unit, which is part of the Sheriffs Branch. The public will notice a change in shoulder flashes on officers’ uniforms from “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement” to “Sheriff” and vehicle decals are being updated.

First off, I want to express my gratitude to the AMTA, and my friend Cliff, for the opportunity to write my truth in Josh’s Corner – I continue to be encouraged by the diligent efforts the AMTA puts forth to serve our great industry.  

Driver Developer with AMTA touts Training on the Job Program

Alberta Motor Transportation Association’s Driver Developer Cavan DaPonte has a new lease on life after taking part in the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Alberta Training on the Job program.

Note: The AMTA has reached out for further clarification on the wording of the announced legislation with more information to follow.

The Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation specifies the legal size, weight and configuration limits for commercial vehicles on Alberta roads. The limits in the regulation have not been updated in decades and do not reflect modern vehicle configurations and equipment.