Have a little one with a flair for the creative? Been longing to use those Laurentian Pencil Crayons you’ve had forever?

On November 10, 2021, the provincial government opened the second intake of the Alberta Jobs Now Program (AJNP). The intent of this program is to support Albertans, including those with disabilities, to gain the right skills to find and maintain employment through on the job or formal training. This is accomplished by providing a subsidy to employers for 25% of a new hires annual salary up to $25,000, which ever is less. This increases to 37.5% or $37,500 when hiring people with disabilities. [1]

In 2019, in those pre-COVID “before times”, folks were talking about the construction of additional commercial and public safety rest stops in Alberta [1] – at least those involved in Alberta’s trucking industry, anyways, and the many commuters who were frequenting Highway 2 between Calgary and Edmonton.

People in general want to be engaged at work. One of the tools we can use to do that is by providing meaningful investments in training. Unfortunately, employers often struggle to justify spending that kind of money on training. After all, training an employee costs the employer both money and time.

The 2022 COVID Audit Plan is in effect from January 1 to December 31, 2022.

-On-site data gathering activities by auditors is suspended until March 31, 2022:

-Internal maintenance auditors who are directed by their employer to remain on-site during the pandemic may continue to conduct on-site data gathering, however the Safe Auditing Guidelines for Auditors and Employers for On-Site Activities must be strictly followed.

CALGARY, Alberta – Pioneer Safety Solutions, Ltd. wishes to clarify a previous press

release dated September 1, 2021.

Alberta Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney keynote of fifth annual Western Women With Drive

Alberta Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney was among the speakers at the fifth annual Western Women With Drive presented virtually by AMTA and Trucking HR Canada Oct. 29.

When Rob was a young kid, he looked up to his hero. Not Superman or Batman, but rather his father.

Rob stated “My dad was a hard worker”, which instilled an outstanding work ethic that became one of Rob’s core values.

AMTA Board Chair Jude Groves submitted an op-ed to the Edmonton Journal chronicling the importance of drawing more people to careers as commercial drivers. Read the article in full here.

Meet James, an enthusiastic go-getter, who is actively searching for a brand-new career in trucking. He brings with him an extensive background in customer service and leadership, and has experience supervising, training and managing teams.

Since 1909, when it was known as Minister of Railways, a man had always been named as Alberta’s Transportation Minister. That all changed when Rajan Sawhney was sworn in as the province’s first woman Transportation Minister on July 8, 2021.

When I first started trucking, I was terrified.

The fear I felt when I first began trucking wasn’t a deterrent, though. It was felt along with feelings of excitement, wanderlust, adventure, and a boyhood dream of becoming a trucker now fulfilled. When working in yards, practicing maneuvers, and riding with trainers, I was always eager to get going and couldn’t wait to get out on my own.

Arvind Nunner is at a Petro-Pass north of Edmonton on Highway 43 when he takes some time to talk to us about health behind the wheel.

The 2021 Alberta Inspectors Challenge has concluded.

This year’s event was held at the Atmore Vehicle Inspection Station. The event usually takes place in conjunction with the AMTA Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC), however with restrictions surrounding public gatherings, PTDC 2021 was cancelled and the inspectors event moved to a smaller venue.

In response to Alberta’s Public Health Emergency, the COR program is implementing an immediate suspension of on-site data gathering activities by auditors. This means:

Michael Miscampbell was an equipment operator for 20+ years working the last 13 years in the Alberta Oilsands Industry.

Calgary, AB (Sept. 29, 2021) – Canada’s commercial trucking industry is shifting into a future driven by safety, efficiency, and Connected Automated Driver Assistance Systems. Today, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and its partners introduced the nation’s first pair of artificially intelligent semi-trucks of their kind, which are part of a project studying the safety and benefits of connected commercial transportation on Canadian roadways.

While the official name for September 30th may have changed, Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation share common goals of honouring those who attended residential school, their families, and communities; creating meaningful discussion and reflection about the effects of these schools; and commemorating the history and ongoing legacy of the residential school system.

Alberta Government: The province has expanded eligibility for an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine to more immunocompromised Albertans to align with recent recommendations made by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

You’re probably already out working in your field, but here are some more tips on staying safe during this busy season.

Make sure everyone knows what to do.

Before you head out on the field: