2013 PROVINCIAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The popular AMTA Truck Driving Championships took place on June 15 in Edmonton with top drivers from across the province competing for prizes and honorary titles. This annual event, hosted by Alberta Motor Transport Association, is regarded by many as the Olympics of trucking. Details
US Hours of Service Seminar - Tuesday July 9, 2013
Bruce Holmes, with the US Department of Transportion, Montana Division, will be coming to the AMTA Calgary location on Tuesday July 9th to give two presentations on the new US Hours of Service changes, as well as other updates.The first presentation will run from nine to noon and the second one from one to four. Details and to register
Report Finds Young People Open to Trucking Careers
While today's youth are concerned about the prospect of long periods away from home, long hours, working conditions and perceived safety risks in the trucking industry, they are interested in the promise of travel, independence, challenging work, and steady employment opportunities, researchers found. Educators admitted to being concerned about the extended time from home and perceived safety risks but they also recognized that the industry has an ongoing need for labour. Details
AMTA Assembles Second Road Knights Team in Western Canada
Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has assembled the West’s second team of road safety ambassadors called the AMTA Road Knights Team. The team members were selected because of their safe driving record, personal commitment to workplace safety and enthusiasm for the industry in which they have made their career... Details
AMTA Partners with Missing Children Society of Canada
AMTA has joined forces with the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) to support the growth of CodeSearch in finding missing children. CodeSearch is a cutting edge program, combining technology and a unique partnership between non-profit, corporate partners and law enforcement to unite corporate resources in one cause - finding missing children. Details
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AdvantagePLUS offers a unique combination of value and
price.
Delivered by local representatives in
your community, AdvantagePLUS currently covers more
then 250 trucking companies representing almost 17,000
employees accross Canada. Whether you have a single employee
or a thousand employees, you can benefit from AdvantagePLUS.
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