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Alberta
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Merger creates iHaul Freight Systems
LANGLEY, B.C. – Alberta’s H&R Transport and B.C.’s iHaul Freight Ltd. have merged creating iHaul Freight Systems. The agreement, which is subject to closing conditions, will see H&R Transport’s over-the-road transportation division unite under the iHaul banner. iHaul Freight Systems…
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Must-have technologies, ELDs, and government regulations
Panel discusses technology in the workplace during AMTA conference
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Alberta’s three initiatives to increase road safety
KANANASKIS, Alta. – Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) is not the only initiative the Alberta government has implemented to help improve safety on provincial roads. Changes have also been made to Alberta’s driver examiner road test model, as well as its…
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Ritchie Bros. to hold largest Grande Prairie spring auction ever
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is gearing up for the largest spring auction Grande Prairie, Alta., has ever seen. From April 11-13, the northern Alberta city will host its first Ritchie Bros. auction of the year, which will…
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Notley commits to increasing road network for large and oversized loads
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – In the midst of a provincial election, NDP leader Rachel Notley is promising to spend $1.4 billion to expand road in Alberta that can handle large and oversized loads. Currently, there is approximately 6,500 km of…
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Trucking company owner from Humboldt tragedy pleads guilty
CALGARY, Alta. – The owner of the trucking company involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus collision pleaded guilty today to five charges, and has been fined $5,000. Sukhmander Singh, owner of Adesh Deol Trucking, admitted he failed to maintain time…
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Western Canadian dealer named one of Wabash’s best
CALGARY, Alta. – Calgary’s Fleetstop Trailers was named one of Wabash National’s top dealers for 2018. “We are again honored to be included with Wabash’s largest and best run North American dealerships,” said Craig Sterling, managing partner of Fleetstop Trailers.…
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AMTA gets funding for truck electrification project
EDMONTON, Alta. – Part of Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) $100 million investment into clean technology projects will be put into the province’s trucking industry. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) will receive over $7.3 million for the Alberta Zero Emissions…
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Three new rest stops to open in Alberta
AMTA holds grand opening of new Edmonton facility
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Alberta farm workers receive 2019 exemption from MELT
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta government has extended the deadline to comply with the province’s mandatory entry-level driver training (MELT) program to farmers and farm workers in the agriculture industry. Taking effect March 1, any commercial driver looking to obtain…
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Second largest load in Alberta history hits highways
EDMONTON, Alta. – Mammoet Canada is at it again, moving historically large loads on Alberta’s highway system. This time, the carrier will be transporting a polypropylene reactor from Cessco Fabrication in Edmonton to Inter Pipeline’s Heartland Petrochemical complex in Strathcona…
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Truck convoy departs Red Deer with message to support Canadian oil
RED DEER, Alta. – Despite how some might feel about the truck convoy heading to Ottawa, a palpable sense of Canadian pride emanated from Red Deer this morning when around 160 trucks departed from Gort’s Truck Wash in support of…
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A full plate for 2019
AMTA highlights top issues it will advocate for in coming year
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National MELT program is a good start
Woman launches petition saying regulations for Class 1 driver training about more than MELT
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Trailcon opens new facility in Edmonton
EDMONTON, Alta. – After breaking ground in June of last year, Trailcon Leasing opened its new Edmonton facility Jan. 7. The company also saw its longtime Edmonton branch manager, Dave Ambrock, retire on the day of the opening, handing over…
