At 34 years and counting, Watt & Stewart Commodities Inc. thriving with strong company culture

If the company has a Federal Safety Fitness certificate, they are mandated to follow the Federal Hours of Service Regulation if the vehicle or combination of vehicle are not exempted under Section 2 of the regulation (Commercial vehicles weighing or registered for more than 4,500 kilograms and that operate inside and outside of Alberta)

I want to discuss a topic that is important to me and, for some, somewhat controversial: disputing safety violations. This article is intended to be general in subject and tone, so first I will define how I will be using the following three terms in this article:

After weeks of the sun playing hide-and-seek with us, it seems as though we’re finally going to enjoy a good stretch of warm weather. And that means it’s time to get our gear ready, so when summer comes, we can just sit back with a cool drink and bliss out!

The greatest success our industry can celebrate occurs when we all make it home safely.

After all, as people, we are our industry. Most of us work diligently, to provide for our families, and to enjoy a quality of life that we can be proud of. In order for us to achieve this goal, plenty of things have to go right, and in addition, we need to mitigate a number of things from going wrong.

Location: The Conrad, MT Rest Area/Weigh Scale located on the I-15 northbound. Easily accessed from southbound via overpass. Vehicles going in either direction can access it well. Google maps: 48.1816925200338, -111.93112466051848

In the trucking industry, there is a requirement in the province of Alberta for trucking and bus companies to provide commercial drivers with training upon hiring (AR314/2002, the Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation). Companies can consult Commercial Vehicle Safety Compliance in Alberta (also known as the AB Education Manual), which is a publication by the Government of Alberta which is freely available online through their website.

AMTA is gathering ELD certification information in one spot to aid membership in better understanding the Federal legislation coming into effect June 12, 2021.

Canada’s commercial trucking industry is shifting into a future that is being driven by safety, efficiency, and artificial intelligence. A test project funded by the Government of Canada will soon see a series of semi-trucks kitted with AI technology plying their trade on Alberta’s Queen Elizabeth Highway II – the major transportation corridor between Edmonton and Calgary.

Alberta Government release – April 27, 2021 – PIC [Partners in Compliance] is a voluntary commercial truck safety program that promotes safety excellence for commercial truckers and reduces red tape. It recognizes members who demonstrate a strong safety culture and operational excellence in commercial transportation in Alberta. PIC members can receive reduced administrative fees and bypass privileges at most provincial commercial vehicle inspection stations.

Whether you’re planting crops, raising livestock, or both, spring is a hectic time. While you’re waiting on the ground to thaw, now’s a good time to consider how to protect your investments.

Calgary, AB (April 23, 2021) – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) celebrated at its virtual Awards Gala April 23, 2021, eight individuals for their extraordinary contributions to commercial transportation in Alberta, an armada of industry professionals serving as a vital link to the security of all Albertans through its delivery of essential goods and services and in helping to rebuild our economy.

Calgary, AB (April 23, 2021) – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) celebrated at its virtual Awards Gala April 23, 2021, eight individuals for their extraordinary contributions to commercial transportation in Alberta, an armada of industry professionals serving as a vital link to the security of all Albertans through its delivery of essential goods and services and in helping to rebuild our economy.

Phase four of construction has commenced at Kicking Horse Canyon, located just east of Golden, BC on the Trans-Canada Highway.

The corridor sees more than 10,000 vehicles daily in the summer months, and in a year averages as much as 30 per cent commercial traffic.

As I completed my research for a safety moment that I completed earlier in March, I found it to be quite concerning how catastrophic the impacts of fatigue really could be. Now, the safety moment I provided lightly discussed the various symptoms of fatigue – as there are many – as I wanted to focus on the impacts of one symptom in particular, which at times, I believe, can be overlooked.

Over the next three years, the Alberta Government is reviewing the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The Province says the review is an opportunity to improve health and safety outcomes for workers and streamline requirements to reduce unnecessary administrative burden.

Starting April 1, the federal carbon price on diesel will increase $0.1073 per litre.

In a release from the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), the alliance estimates the commercial transportation industry will pay $538 million in carbon pricing in 2021. By 2030, CTA estimates $3 billion in carbon pricing by 2030.

Proposed amendments to the Association’s Bylaws will be presented to Members and included on the meeting agenda for approval. The proposed amendments pertain to the Association’s mission, vision, core values, goals and purpose. The document is located here.

Not only do commercial drivers keep goods on the move, they also constantly have their eyes and ears on Alberta’s roadways

Those drivers now have the opportunity to do even more as the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is collaborating with #NotInMyCity to help educate its more than 15,000 members on the issue of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Knowing when and how to ask for help is a valuable life skill. No one can do everything completely on their own, and if they try they are likely to see worse results than if they had asked for help when it was needed.