Meet John Ponting. He’s a seasoned professional whose honesty and integrity provide for effective leadership and optimal business relationships. He’s a resourceful team player who excels at completing tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. As goal-driven leader, John confidently motivates, mobilizes and coaches others to meet high performance standards.

AMTA+ Members, Diesel Tech Industries (DTI), is co-hosting a Hops & Hydrogen Networking event on July 6th with Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB, and you’re invited!

The event will feature an introduction to the Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB, a moderated panel discussion on DTI’s project partnership with Diversified Transportation, and networking opportunities with professionals across the region’s hydrogen value chain.

The Industry Task Force (ITF) Association is a collaborative organization established under the Societies Act in 1999, working towards positive changes in workers’ compensation matters in Alberta. The ITF represents the viewpoints of Alberta employers who are members of the association. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has been an active member of the ITF for several years and recently attended the June 14 quarterly meeting.

Meet Abdul Abed. He’s a skilled communicator who specializes in relationship building. Abdul is a strong trainer and mentor who takes pride in his ability to teach all types of learners. He has even trained trainers and managed training programs. His experience in administration and project management has given him the ability to adapt to changing requirements and problem solve his way around any obstacles in his path. Abdul is excited about finding an organization he can grow with and aims to be in a leadership role in the future.

The AMTA 2023 Professional Truck Driving Championship took place Saturday, June 10 on the sunny, albeit breezy, training area at the AMTA Edmonton location.

This event would not be possible without the dedication and professionalism of our driver registrants and we wish to send many thanks to the volunteers and spectators who made the day an overall success.

The 2023 Alberta Provincial School Bus Roadeo presented by Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council (ASTAC), took place June 3 at the AMTA Edmonton facility. The winners were:

AMTA’s June 2023 Driver of the Month: Vern Roy, Mustang Freightways

Guest column by Andrew Stacey, Certified Director of Safety, National, Commercial Auto Fleet Safety Consultant, Aviva Risk Management

Fleet managers: do you want to improve safety, ensure your drivers are operating efficiently and reduce the frequency and severity of vehicle insurance claims? Use your telematics data.

Submitted by Chad Eamer, Civeo

According to the National Forestry Database over 8,000 fires occur each year and burn an average of over 2.1 million hectares Also, lightning causes about 50% of all fires but accounts for about 85% of the annual area burned, this is all within Canada.

From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.

AMTA’s May 2023 Driver of the Month: Kim Lamb, Trimac Transportation

CITT has announced it newest alliance with an industry association. The formalization of the relationship between CITT and the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is the first step in the two associations’ collaboration to better the commercial transportation industry.

AMTA celebrated 85 years of advocacy and safety in Alberta’s commercial transportation industry at its Annual Leadership Conference, AGM, and Awards Gala, April 18-20 at the Delta Edmonton South.

Since 1938, AMTA – through collaboration with government, business partners, members, and other stakeholders – has advanced the industry through dynamic safety training and programs, advocacy, research and innovation, progressive policies, and strategic partnerships.

In 2023, AMTA will reach a significant milestone in its history, celebrating 85 years of promoting, preserving, and advancing the safety and well-being of the commercial transportation industry and all Albertans.

Trucking HR Canada released a new labour market information report today, analyzing newly released vacancy data.

The latest released data shows:

AMTA April 2023 Driver of the Month: Manuel Ross

East West Express driver Emile De Petigny hangs up the wheel after 50-year career

Growing up on a Saskatchewan farm, Emile De Petigny’s first experience driving truck was helping his dad in the field, picking up bales with a five-tonne truck.

Meet Kurt Baylock. He’s an energetic, loyal individual who would bring years of in-depth knowledge of safe practices and safety guidelines to his next job. With an ability to form positive relationships with clients and coworkers, Kurt is excited for his next professional chapter where he is seeking a full-time driving position. New to the trucking industry, Kurt’s business knowledge gives him an inside understanding of what it takes to make a business successful.

Today, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) announces a new project, funded by the Government of Alberta, that will support Alberta employers with recruitment and retention efforts. THRC has partnered with the Alberta Motor Transport Association to deliver project activities.

AMTA would like to introduce the Student Work Placement (SWP) subsidy to Alberta-based employers. This subsidy is targeted at both traditional trucking companies and those in other industries that have a trucking component to their operations. For example companies in the construction, manufacturing, agriculture and other industries employee commercial trucks.