Transportation APTA wishes drivers Happy National Trucking Week September 4, 2018 DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) is wishing the thousands of professional drivers working in Canada’s eastern provinces a Happy National Trucking Week Sept. 2-8. The association…
Human Resources APTA creating trucking career awareness campaign May 9, 2018 DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) has hired a transport outreach liaison officer to help it address the labor shortage. “Lately, if you read anything…
Business Management WorkSafe New Brunswick says rates to increase 32-51% in 2018 September 25, 2017 DIEPPE, N.B. – WorkSafe New Brunswick is expecting rates to increase between 32-51%, a pace the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says the industry cannot sustain. The announcement was made…
Health & Safety Top Atlantic provinces drivers crowned May 30, 2017 MASSTOWN, N.S. — Thirty-seven drivers participated in the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association’s truck driving championships, including eight rookies. The team award went to Armour Transportation, while Brad Ferrish of Classic…
Human Resources Trucking industry food drive 18 Wheels of Christmas kicks off Nov. 28 November 15, 2016 DIEPPE, N.B. – If you’re looking to make a difference for someone this Holiday season, the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) and Trucks for Change Network (T4C) will hold an…
Transportation APTA, Trailer Wizards donate to Trucks for Change Network October 17, 2016 DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) and Trailer Wizards have donated more than $17,000 to Trucks for Change Network. Trucks for Change provides a charity-load posting tool…
Human Resources New Brunswick chips in to help solve trucking’s labor shortage September 27, 2016 MIRAMICHI, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) will get up to $200,000 from the New Brunswick government to identify ways to address labor shortages in the trucking industry.
Transportation APTA hosts truck driving championships June 21, 2016 MASSTOWN, N.S. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) held its provincial truck driving championships over the weekend and has assembled its team to represent the region in the nationals…
Transportation Transportation Club of Moncton hands out awards June 3, 2016 MONCTON, N.B. — The Transportation Club of Moncton has named the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) its Transportation Group of the Year. The award was given out during the club’s…
Transportation APTA lauds N.B. for shelving road toll plans February 8, 2016 DIEPPE, N.B. — The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) says it was wise of the New Brunswick government to not move forward in implementing highway tolls. The association says the…
Human Resources APTA donates $20K to bolster heavy duty truck and transport program in Nova Scotia January 11, 2016 DIEPPE, N.B. – The Nova Scotia Community College Foundation received a $20,000 donation from the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) Jan. 6, which will benefit four campuses in the province…
Infrastructure APTA blasts New Brunswick diesel tax increase April 1, 2015 DIEPPE, N.B. — Truckers in New Brunswick, who already pay among the highest diesel taxes in Canada, will have to shell out even more. The provincial budget released yesterday included…
