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December 2011
Year-End Message from Don Wilson, Executive Director
It has been a very exciting year at AMTA — the Board’s strategic
plan gives direction to move forward efficiently and
cost-effectively with the best programs available to help
Alberta fleets operate safely and successfully.
There are a number of major initiatives that moved forward this
year. Ensuring the industry remains strong and vibrant is a
priority, we have watched with delight as the New West
Partnership (between Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan) has
progressed, providing greater economic cooperation and the
elimination of costly red tape. Considerable work also took
place this year in encouraging Alberta to increase the overall
length of an LCV to allow for longer wheelbase tractors.
Since compliance and safety training is a major initiative, we
have significantly expanded our course offers. In particular,
the number and variety of courses available online has
increased. Online training is quite simply a less costly and
more convenient method of course delivery for fleet and their
employees.
Of great concern to North American businesses overall, including
the trucking industry, is the ever growing shortage of workers.
This year AMTA committed to an exciting new program to help
raise awareness of the vast array of career opportunities in
today’s trucking industry. The AMTA Road Knights Team program
sees truck driver ambassadors meeting with job seekers,
community groups and local schools to raise awareness of
trucking careers. They are also available to speak to road users
about how to safely share the road with trucks.
And on a final note, AMTA is guided by a volunteer board of
directors and numerous committee participants. It is these
people who devote their precious time, expertise and energy to
guiding the organization and bringing you the always popular
AMTA events (Draw Down Dinners, Golf Tournaments, Driver BBQs,
etc). A large and special thank you to the many sponsors whose
financial support makes these events possible.
I value your opinion and your ideas to make Alberta’s trucking
industry the best it can be. Please contact me at 403-243-4161
or donw1@amta.ca
I wish you and yours a very happy holiday season. I look forward
to serving you in 2012.
Don Wilson
Executive Director, AMTA
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