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Western carrier ceases operations, sells its assets
SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. – Alberta-based carrier Ventures West Transport is selling off all its assets, as the company’s majority owner has decided to cut its losses. Ventures West, which serviced the western provinces, Yukon, and N.W.T., was doomed after an…
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Alberta updates oversize and weight regulation to reduce red tape
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Alberta government has updated its Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation to reflect what it called “modern vehicle configurations and equipment.” Having not been updated in nearly 20 years, the provincial government said commercial drivers in…
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AMTA reacts to Alberta budget cuts; WBF gets $10 million in funding
EDMONTON, Alta. – In the face of the Alberta government’s budget cuts in an attempt to reduce provincial deficit, the local trucking association is applauding the decision to uphold all mandatory entry-level training (MELT) requirements for drivers. The Alberta government…
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Banner year so far for 18 Wheels of Christmas
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. – The response this past weekend in Dawson Creek, B.C., in support of the 18 Wheels of Christmas campaign was amazing. That’s according to Chris Richards of Rosenau Transport, who organizes the yearly Christmas charitable event in…
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ARW Truck Equipment expands in the west
CALGARY, Alta. – ARW Truck Equipment is expanding across Western Canada to cover Saskatchewan and the eastern section of B.C. Launched in 1895, ARW Truck specializes in the sale and support of truck-mounted equipment, and has been a staple in…
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Prolonged rail strike will impact trucking industry
CALGARY, Alta. – The effect of the current CN Rail strike could have both positive and negative impacts on the trucking industry in Western Canada when it comes to the movement of grain products like wheat, barley, and canola. Though…
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Four-year-old’s birthday wish comes true
MORINVILLE, Alta. – The trucking industry has a new recruit waiting in the wings, though it will be another 14 years before he can get behind the wheel. Celebrating his fourth birthday, Chase Olesen has been enamored with garbage trucks…
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WBF celebrates two successful years of its Class 1 training program
EDMONTON, Alta. – Two years after launching its Class 1 driver training program, Women Building Futures (WBF) marked the occasion with a celebration this past October. Several alumni attended the event, including April Naugle, who graduated in March last year.…
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Edmonton auctions remain hot for Ritchie Bros.
EDMONTON, Alta. – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers continue to see huge success in Edmonton, Alta., selling $101 million during its most recent auction. Seven weeks after selling more than 10,700 items at a previous auction, the five-day event from Oct. 28…
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No MELT exemptions for Alberta farm or bus drivers
EDMONTON, Alta. – Following public criticism, including from some family members of those killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy, the Alberta government will no longer consider exempting some commercial drivers from mandatory entry-level training (MELT) or re-testing. A September…
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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…
