As the voice of commercial transportation in Alberta, AMTA’s Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (CRA) department is the bridge between industry and government. From the municipal to international level, we work with government to shape crucial policies and legislation...
The trucking industry plays a major role in the functioning of the Canadian economy. Virtually all goods that are delivered to consumers find themselves on a truck during at least one segment of their journey and the industry employs in excess of 400,000...
CTA: The Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Fall Statement delivered an early Christmas present for the Canadian trucking industry in the form of significant accelerated cost allowances for tractor/truck capital; an emphasis on further harmonizing trucking...
On October 10, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced plans to introduce new Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) Program requirements for drivers seeking to obtain a Class 1 (tractor-trailer) or Class 2 (bus, school) driver’s licences. Since the announcement of...
The Student Transportation Association of Alberta (STAA), in partnership with Alberta Traffic Safety Fund, has produced an educational video for drivers. According to STAA, the video will contribute to safer highways by highlighting safe driving procedures...
The Canadian Trucking Alliance visited Grande Prairie on October 17 and Edmonton on October 18 to conduct roundtable sessions with Carrier Members – hosted by the Alberta Motor Transport Association. The sessions were aimed at better understanding the needs of...
