Low oil? Struggling fleet? Think positive, says speaker

BANFF, AB -- There is plenty of bad news to report. Alberta fleets can cite low oil prices and a lagging economy as just two examples. But Chris Cummins - a speaker who specializes in sales, leadership and personal development -- told members of the Alberta Motor Transport Association that they have the power to change things. It involves a positive attitude.

Mason highlights transportation projects in AMTA address

BANFF, AB - Alberta Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Brian Mason spoke to the Alberta Motor Transport Association's annual conference this afternoon, emphasizing investments being made in the province's road networks. "The global collapse in oil prices, our most vital commodity, is causing tremendous economic pain and anxiety," he said, adding that the province's infrastructure investments are designed to help spur economic growth. "Transportation is vital to building the Alberta economy."

ELDs, environmental focus among industry ‘game changers’

BANFF, AB - Mandated technologies like Electronic Logging Devices and an increasing focus on environmental standards will be among "game changers" for Canada's trucking industry, Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley said in what will likely be his final address to the Alberta Motor Transport Association.

AMTA identifies key accomplishments of 2015/16

BANFF, AB - The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has identified a series of key accomplishments achieved in the past year, at a time when the province's trucking industry continues to struggle against the backdrop of a weak economy.

Alberta association welcomes four new staffers

ROCKY VIEW, AB - AMTA announces two new injury reduction and training coordinators and two new administrative staff.

Alberta seeks nominations for Safety Person of the Year

ROCKY VIEW, AB - The Alberta Motor Transport Association's annual award recognizes fleet personnel who embrace safety and inspire others to do the same.

Alberta Truckers Crown Driving Champs

CALGARY - Alberta held their truck driving Olympics, picking the best of the best to compete at this year's National Competition in Moncton.

Rise, Road Knights, Rise

Both the OTA and the AMTA are looking for a few good truckers to travel the country and represent the industry at various events.

Moving Company Gets Health & Safety Award in 2 Provinces

VANCOUVER - Quality Move Management (QMM), a Vancouver-based Allied Van Lines agent, is the first moving company to get a Certificate of Recognition (COR) in both British Columbia and Alberta.

Alberta’s Road Knights Focus on Young and Job Hungry

EDMONTON - Nominations for a new team OF Road Knights need to be in by December 31.

Alberta gets driver input for future rest areas

RED DEER, Alta. -- Alberta Transportation has some ideas for an improved network of rest areas in the province, but wanted to run it passed some truckers first.

Canada’s best calls Alberta home

BANFF, Alta. -- Perley MacDonald was honored last year when he was named Alberta's Driver of the Year for 2007 and this year he took it to the next level.

Alberta holds fast on HOS and speed limiters, other changes afoot

BANFF, Alta. -- Alberta Transport Minister Luke Ouellette doesn't mince words while addressing the issue of federal hours of service legislation and speed limiters.

AMTA adds new faces to board, honors province’s best

BANFF, Alta. -- During the Alberta Motor Transport Association annual general meeting, Richard Warnock of Westfreight Systems took over the reigns as president of the association.

Trucking needs new ideas to fix pending worker shortage

CALGARY -- As the economy continues to trend upwards, it's predicted a qualified driver shortage will reappear in the trucking industry, but attracting new workers isn't a problem isolated to transportation.