Equipment AMTA orders Nikola Tre battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell trucks for demonstrations April 25, 2023 The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is taking delivery of two Nikola trucks for demonstrations in the province as part of its Hydrogen Commercial Vehicle Demonstrations Project. The trucks include…
Business Management AMTA renames Service to Industry Award after Dean Paisley November 12, 2022 The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has renamed its Service to Industry award for longtime friend of the association and industry, Dean Paisley, who passed away in October. Going forward…
Equipment Alberta carriers given chance to test hydrogen-fueled trucks in their fleets August 29, 2022 Alberta fleets will soon have the opportunity to test drive one of the most promising answers to zero-emissions longhaul trucking, thanks to a hydrogen demonstration program from the Alberta Motor…
Transportation Alberta truck driving championships canceled June 15, 2022 The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has canceled this year’s Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC). The truck rodeo, which the association says is “one of our most exciting events,” was…
Business Management Stop denying basic services to truck drivers, says Manitoba carrier April 2, 2020 WINNIPEG, Man. – Dave Tyrchniewicz, president of Turk Enterprises, is calling out truck stops that have chosen to keep their revenue streams open while closing essential services to drivers. With…
Business Management Connecting carriers in need with those struggling during Covid-19 relief effort March 30, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Though some carriers are racking up the miles during the Covid-19 crisis to meet increased demand, others are struggling. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) recognizes that…
Health & Safety Western Canadian trucking events postponed, canceled due to Covid-19 March 26, 2020 CALGARY, Alta. – It’s no surprise at this point that events scheduled for April and May, and even into June – as with Truck World, which has now been pushed…
Business Management McDonald’s offers curbside service to truckers amid Covid-19 restaurant restrictions March 25, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – McDonald’s Canada is adding a new feature to its app to help commercial drivers get food and stay safe while keeping shelves stocked during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Business Management Licence and permit processing disruptions during Covid-19 crisis March 23, 2020 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Covid-19 crisis has forced several delays and suspensions with licensing and permit processes in the trucking industry, including the closure of the B.C. Trucking Association’s (BCTA)…
Health & Safety AMTA and MTA postpone annual AGMs due to coronavirus concerns March 13, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Heeding advice from provincial governments, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) have decided to postpone their upcoming conferences and AGMs. Citing concern…
Business Management Women with the drive to succeed February 21, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – A panel of women from the trucking and engineering sectors are sending a message to other women looking to break into any male-dominated industry – believe in…
Business Management Breaking down barriers February 7, 2020 BANFF, Alta. – Industry’s improvements in safety can lead to recruitment challenges.
Transportation Road Knights hope to bring drivers together, educate Alberta youth February 5, 2020 Brimming with passion and enthusiasm for all things trucking, Alberta’s new Road Knights can hardly wait to take their message to the province’s youth. Miles McNabb, Henry Wolf, David Horst,…
Health & Safety Environment, safety, image among top priorities for western associations February 5, 2020 Nearly a month into the new year, trucking associations across Western Canada have shifted their focus to 2020, with the environment, industry image, and training all at the top of…
Transportation Former Alberta Road Knight up for award January 10, 2020 EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta driver and former Road Knight Edward Stasyshyn has been named a finalist for the Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year award. Stasyshyn, a driver for…