AMTA Advocates
AMTA Advocates serves to shed light to the efforts the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) makes behind the scenes to advocate on behalf of our Carrier members. Interested in learning more? Email us at membership@amta.ca.
Alberta Wildfire Updates
From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.
Alberta Motor Transport Association collaborates on Zero Emission Truck Testbed
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to lead Transport Canada’s Zero Emission Truck Testbed (ZETT) project. The ZETT project is a real-world pilot of emerging zero emission trucking technologies and Canada’s ability to operate heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles, hydrogen fueling, and charging technology.
Oversized and overweight load restrictions via the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass
Highway 16 within Jasper National Park is currently CLOSED due to wildfire. An Evacuation Order is in place for the Town of Jasper.
It’s Time for CRA to Enforce Compliance and End Tax Abuse in Trucking
Today, the Canadian Trucking Alliance announced a new campaign to increase awareness about the damaging impact from the ongoing inaction on T4A enforcement by the federal government– specifically the ongoing moratorium – for Canadian trucking industry, workers, and the broader economy.
A Note Before Hitting the Road
Summer is here, bringing with it road trips, lake days, and cashing in precious vacation time. The days ahead promise sunbathing, pitching tents, and scrambling to pack suitcases the night before leaving. Amidst this chaos, we also combat juggling itineraries, forgetting our sunscreen, or even losing reservations in a sea of emails.
New CDC Dog Importation Requirements Come into Effect on Aug 1
The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) continues to hear from fleets and cross-border truck drivers who have significant concerns over new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rabies vaccination requirements coming into effect for all dogs travelling to the U.S. as of August 1, 2024.
Trans-Canada Highway Closure: Manitoba
The Trans Canada Highway through Headingley will be closed entirely for repairs to the CP rail line from June 24-28
Alberta Big Rig Expo coming to Calgary June 22
Taking place June 22 at the McMahon Stadium parking lot in Calgary, the full-day event is set to be a hub for fleets, truck and trailer dealers, tire and parts sales, service providers, and anyone interested in industry.
Alberta Motor Transport Association celebrates 74th Professional Truck Driving Championship
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) held its 74th Professional Truck Driving Championship June 1 at the AMTA track at Edmonton International Airport.
June 2024 Driver of the Month: Amardeep Singh Shahi, Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies (Drumheller, AB)
AMTA June 2024 Driver of the Month: Amardeep Singh Shahi, Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies (Drumheller, AB)
Alberta Motor Transport Association Names New Board Chair
AMTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Bennett as Chair of its Board of Directors. Bennett is the Vice President at NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul and has been actively involved with AMTA for more than 15 years, including serving as the Senior Vice Chair since 2018. As Board Chair, Bennett will help advance the AMTA’s proposed safety and innovation campus and other initiatives to tackle Alberta’s commercial driver shortage.
