Compliance Alert: Commercial Truck Parking in Fox Creek
The Town of Fox Creek has reached out to the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) regarding ongoing issues with commercial truck parking. The removal of the permit requirement has led to an increase in illegal parking, prompting the town to seek AMTA’s assistance in addressing these concerns before violations begin to be ticketed.
Verne Achieves Hydrogen Storage Milestone
San Francisco, CA, January 22, 2025 — Verne successfully demonstrated the world’s first cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH2) truck in Southern California in late 2024. During the testing, Verne drove the truck hundreds of miles and conducted multiple refueling events with Verne’s novel CcH2 filling equipment.
Western Women with Drive gears up for Calgary April 30
OTTAWA, ON (October 25, 2024) – Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound influence on trucking and logistics HR processes and operations. For many HR professionals in our industry, there’s a lot to learn.
AMTA January 2025 Driver of the Month: Tim Comeau, Gravediffer Express Ltd. (High River, AB)
AMTA January 2025 Driver of the Month: Tim Comeau, Gravediffer Express Ltd. (High River, AB)
COR & SECOR ANNUAL CUTOFF
COR and SECOR Annual Cutoff
Audit Submission Cutoff Date: January 21, 2025.
Audit End Date: No later than December 31, 2024. All activities must be completed by December 31, 2024.
OHS Code changes
An updated and easier-to-understand OHS Code will help employers keep workers safe, build workplaces that support jobs, attract investment and grow Alberta’s economy.
Feds Announce Plan to Strengthen Border Security and Canada’s Immigration System
(TORONTO< Dec. 19, 2024) -- The Government of Canada announced a $1.3 Billion plan to enhance our nation’s security and the immigration system.
Details released last night outline a multipronged approach to disrupt the movement of illicit drugs and provide new tools for law enforcement officials. It also contains proposed measures to protect the integrity of Canada’s visa system, among other significant items.
myWCB emplyer app: Enhance your mobile app experience!
WCB-Alberta has just released three exciting new enhancements to their employer mobile app.
Building safer and stronger highways
Alberta: The Government of Alberta is making changes to the eligibility criteria for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridor’s Driving Back to Work (DBTW) Grant. These changes will make grant funding available to a wider variety of Albertans. The grant will continue to provide funding to support recipients in the process of obtaining their Class 1 licence, specifically to complete Air Brake training and Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT).
Latest Report Shows Truck Driver Vacancies Improving Faster than Non-Driving Roles
OTTAWA, ON (December 3, 2024) – A new report released today by Trucking HR Canada (THRC) shows truck driver vacancies are down 36% compared to the same period in 2023.
December 2024 Driver of the Month: Andras Klement, Car Couriers Inc. (Cremona, AB)
December 2024 Driver of the Month: Andras Klement, Car Couriers Inc. (Cremona, AB)
Trucking HR Canada Releases Alberta Labour Market report 2024 - 2030
OTTAWA, ON (November 21, 2024) – Trucking HR Canada (THRC) released its Alberta 2024-2030 Labour Market report today.
[AMTA+] Spotlight: 8760
Energy Efficiency Funding Opportunities – AMTA Members
Energy efficiency is focused on reducing costs, energy waste and/or finding ways to use less energy for the activity or task in question. Budget availability is a big driver for getting more organizations focused on these kinds of initiatives and more and more government funding is becoming available.
[AMTA+] Spotlight: BrokerLink
In partnership with the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA), BrokerLink is proud to offer members exclusive insurance discounts on home and auto insurance.
Deciphering your insurance policy
Reviewing and understanding an insurance contract is very important. As an insured, you should have a clear grasp on how your insurance policies work and what they contain.
CTA CUSMA Review Focuses on Trade Issues Impacting Carriers
(TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024) -- The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) recently submitted comments to the Government of Canada as part of consultations on the upcoming Canada-U.S.-Mexico (CUSMA) trade agreement review in 2026. The Alliance highlights several historic trade irritants and current threats to the movement of international trade by truck that make up an initial list of priority items from the Alliance.
The Second Clearinghouse Rule: CDL Downgrades Begin November 18, 2024
The Second Clearinghouse Rule: CDL Downgrades Begin November 18, 2024
Navigating the Emission Highway: Trucking Industry’s Reporting Challenges
The trucking industry stands at a crossroads, facing growing pressure to embrace sustainability, increased reporting, and tapering margins.
As the world grapples with climate change, businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to address their environmental impact. For the trucking industry, this means understanding and mitigating emissions associated with their operations.
New Webinar! Leveraging AI for Trucking and Logistics HR
OTTAWA, ON (October 25, 2024) – Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound influence on trucking and logistics HR processes and operations. For many HR professionals in our industry, there’s a lot to learn.