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AMTA April 2025 Driver of the Month: Clinton Millard, Precision Trucklines (Calgary, AB)

In our ongoing effort to better serve and support our membership and the commercial transportation industry, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is rolling out important adjustments designed to more effectively align member pricing with the size and scope of each carrier’s fleet.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is excited to announce the introduction of a new, tiered Supplier Membership program, which will offer enhanced opportunities and flexibility for its members.

(TORONTO, March 27, 2025) -- Following up on a request made by stakeholders, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada has approved a regulatory package, which provides a 30-day extension - until May 20, 2025 at 3:00 am (EDT) - to the period in which imported goods may be released prior to payment without giving financial security

Alberta’s Class 1 Learning Pathway and grant program will improve safety on our roads and make it easier and more affordable to start a career as a truck driver.

Alberta’s government is reminding drivers to be aware of the big differences between their personal vehicles and larger commercial vehicles like buses and semi-trucks.

2025 COR/SECOR Bulletins

COR/SECOR - Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention: Key Updates for Employers, Supervisors, and Workers 

Canada’s fuel charge gone April 1, 2025. What carriers should know.

Manitoba Moving Forward with NSC# Marking Requirements on Trucks – What Alberta Carriers Need to Know

Submitted by Ranjo Sanghera, Bison

Road rage is a type of aggressive driving that results from heightened emotions like anger and frustration behind the wheel. 

Calgary, AB – March 17, 2025 – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is proud to announce a significant development in road safety and operational efficiency for Alberta’s carriers. Following AMTA advocacy and collaboration with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC), the Alberta Carrier Excellent Safety (ACES) Program will officially launch on April 1, 2025. This new initiative will replace the Partners in Compliance (PIC) program, offering a host of benefits to carriers who exceed minimum safety standards.

OTTAWA, ON (March 13, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC), in partnership with the Western provincial trucking associations, is pleased to announce the full speaker line-up for this year’s Western Women with Drive (April 30, Calgary Airport Marriott Hotel).

(TORONTO, March 10, 2025) – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) wrote to the Council of the Federation – composed of the premiers of each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories – and urged leaders to implement measures that provide the trucking industry relief in the face of US tariffs while restoring competitiveness and productivity. 

OTTAWA, ON (March 6, 2025) — A special ceremony to launch Trucking HR Canada’s new Women’s Leadership Accord was held today at the annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto.

(TORONTO, March 4, 2025) – The 25 percent tariffs announced last night by US President Trump will devastate a trucking industry already suffering from the worst freight economy in 40 years.

(TORONTO, March 7, 2025) -- The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Labour Program at ESDC today signed an Information Sharing Arrangement (ISA) to facilitate inspections and enforcement in the federally regulated trucking sector.  

Alberta’s government is implementing a proportionate, measured response to U.S. tariffs and taking decisive action on internal trade with free trade and mobility agreements.