About the AMTA

The AMTA and its members have advanced the commercial transportation industry through safety programs, progressive policy and partnerships. Our influence is evident on every highway—where the work we do, the training and expertise we impart, becomes clear-cut confidence behind the wheel.

As a province-wide, not-for-profit association with offices in Calgary and Edmonton, the AMTA is governed by a Board of Directors, elected annually. Our Board determines the AMTA’s long-term goals, and sets our policies, programs and budgets.

Our Values

Character of our people

Relentless professional integrity with a commitment to service, collaboration, fairness, and respect that celebrates diversity and drives excellence in everything we do.

Member focused

Advancing innovation

Exploring opportunities for continuous improvement to provide solutions that support and encourage positive advancement of AMTA and industry.

Hearing and responding to our members; respecting the importance of their experience and continuously striving to create value that exceeds expectations throughout our planning and delivery.

Passion for industry & safety

Bringing our energy and expertise to everything we do in support of an essential industry that makes the world a better place.

Our Departments

Education & Training

AMTA is the leading provider of training and education for the commercial transportation industry. We offer hundreds of courses and resources that will set you up for success.

Certificate of Recognition

Certificate of Recognition (COR) is a voluntary program designed by Government of Alberta’s Partnerships in Injury and Reduction (PIR). By participating in this program you will help your organization; decrease your workers’ time away from work, reduce additional hiring or training cost, and reduce costs associated with claims.

Member Advocacy

AMTA positions are developed in response to the problems, challenges and opportunities that are impacting our members. Policies are developed by our member-led committee comprised of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (CRA) members in conjunction with AMTA staff. Through participation on committees, responding to members surveys, or just by contacting us, members play a vital role in strengthening AMTA’s voice.

Industry members are the key motivation to AMTA ‘s Industry Advancement team. We desire to accelerating technologies that enhance safety, extend operational efficiencies or support environmental stewardship for the commercial transportation industry.

Research & Innovation

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Visit our membership page and submit an application. The information goes through a few internal departments to “onboard” you as a new member. If there are no delays with information, it will take ideally 5-7 business days.

  • Associate Carrier Membership

    A company that fall under one of the 3 AMTA levied industry codes. (General Trucking - 50714, Garbage Collection & Disposal - 57901, Specialized Trucking - 50701)

    Carrier Membership WCB

    This is a full AMTA membership for companies (based on your NSC registered vehicle count) – click here for more details including price and value

    Supplier Membership

    Companies that provide a services to our industry (based on your employee count) – click here for more details including price and value

  • Associate Carrier – as long as active WCB account. Carrier & Supplier Memberships are valid for 12 months.

  • Contact WCB to find your industry code.

  • No. PIC is a separate program of excellence.

  • 5 – 7 business days.

  • No, Carrier membership and PIC membership are 2 separate memberships.

  • Visit our Education page

  • Your membership code will be included in your welcome membership package or alternately you can contact training@amta.ca for clarification.