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Alberta
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Humboldt families criticize Alberta’s review of driver training standards
EDMONTON, Alta. – Following backlash from the families impacted by the Humboldt Broncos bus collision, Alberta Transport Minister Ric McIver took to Facebook to clarify the government’s position driver training standards. Humboldt families voiced their displeasure on social media, criticizing…
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Hydrogen fuel cells the right direction for Alberta’s trucking industry
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta is the perfect place to test, produce, and operate trucks that run on a hydrogen fuel cell, according to one of the lead researchers involved in the Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC). Speaking to attendees…
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Canadian carriers need to prepare for U.S. Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
EDMONTON, Alta. – Canadian carriers operating south of the border need to be ready for the U.S. Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse program. Chris Wilkinson, program consultant for DriverCheck, said though the new regulation is being implemented in the U.S., carriers…
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Interest in PMTC’s Young Leaders Group in Western Canada
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Young Leaders Group (YLG) is looking to expand in Western Canada after carriers have voiced interest in the initiative. Matt Richardson, chairman of the YLG, which was launched by the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada…
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CTA to visit Alberta during annual fall tour
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) will be visiting Alberta during its fall tour, and registration is now open. Holding events in both Edmonton and Calgary, CTA president Stephen Laskowski and senior vice-president of policy Geoff Wood will…
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Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $101 million in sales
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than $101 million of equipment during its five-day auction in Edmonton, Alta. recently. Over 14,350 people from 49 countries took part in the Sept. 10-14 event, including more than 11,600 online bidders,…
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Celebrating the industry during National Trucking Week in Western Canada
CALGARY, Alta. – With National Trucking Week right around the corner, several western trucking associations will be showing love to drivers and the industry across the country. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will host five driver appreciation days, starting…
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Ritchie Bros. extends Edmonton auction due to increase in items
EDMONTON, Alta. – The items just keep coming in for Ritchie Bros. upcoming Edmonton auction, up 31% year-over-year and extending the sale to a five-day event. Originally scheduled to take place over a three-day period, the auction will now span…
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Dana Inc. provides e-Propulsion system for Alberta project
MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Inc. is providing its Spicer Electrified e-Propulsion solution with integrated TM4 Sumo HP motor-inverter system to Class 8 trucks moving freight between Calgary, Alta., and Edmonton. The effort is part of Alberta’s Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration…
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Finding the Smokin’ Gun
Racer Gord Cooper looks to set world records after Smokin’ Gun’s engine rebuild
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Beautiful and speedy trucks on display at Alberta truck show
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The Southern Alberta Truck Expo and Job Fair held its 5th annual event in Lethbridge, Alta., today, handing out several awards to drivers who showed off their stunning rides at the show. Nine awards were handed out…
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AMTA holds Truck Driving Championship at new Edmonton facility
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s Professional Truck Driving Championship was held in Edmonton this past weekend with winners taking home top honors in four categories. Drivers from across the province competed in the 71st annual event, hosted by the Alberta Motor…
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Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction nets over $72 million in sales
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros.’ latest Edmonton, Alta. auction brought in more than $72 million in sales, with around 70% of the equipment being sold online. “We continue to see strong attendance for our Edmonton auctions in 2019,” said Brian…
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Cratex opens location in Nisku, Alta.
NISKU, Alta. – Cratex Industries, an industrial packaging and crating company, celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in Nisku, Alta., June 21. The new location offers an array of packaging and crating services to meet the demands of…
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B.C.’s trucking vacancy rates highest of any sector
KELOWNA, B.C. – “I don’t even know how you’re operating if that is at all possible.” That was the reaction from B.C. economist Ken Peacock after learning from Statistics Canada that the trucking industry has the highest job vacancy rate…
