AMTA is proud to release Pro-Tech & Pro-Safety: Understanding and Leveraging the World of Safety Technology to Move Beyond Compliance-Focused Safety Management a free digital book created to bridge the gap between evolving fleet safety technologies and the industry they’re built for.

Inside, you’ll find:

• The difference between compliance-focused and proactive safety management

• A breakdown of key vehicle- and office-based safety technologies

• Evidence-based insights on tech effectiveness

• How to think critically about ROI when evaluating safety tools

At the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA), we recognize that supplier members are vital to the success of Alberta’s commercial transportation sector. With over 13,000 small and micro carriers operating in the province, access to trusted suppliers offering everything from equipment and fuel to legal and safety services is essential to their success.

This article explores the “Power of 100”, the estimated number of unique supplier service types a carrier may need and highlights how strong supplier partnerships improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support growth. It also introduces AMTA’s Elite Supplier Membership, a premium tier that offers suppliers expanded visibility, influence in regulatory discussions, and exclusive engagement with Alberta’s leading carriers.

Whether it’s fueling operations, streamlining maintenance, or driving innovation, supplier members play a pivotal role in keeping Alberta’s carriers moving forward. Learn how AMTA connects suppliers and carriers to build a safer, more resilient industry.

Truck Driver Vacancies Returning to Pre-COVID Levels

According to Trucking HR Canada’s latest labour market data, truck driver vacancies are stabilizing after years of post-COVID disruption. As of Q1 2025, vacancies averaged just over 13,900, down 5.3% from pre-pandemic levels. While the numbers are improving, the industry’s job vacancy rate remains 1.5 times higher than the national average, highlighting the continued importance of workforce development across Canada’s trucking sector.

The Know Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign powered by the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC), Crime Stoppers, and Big Rig Wraps is mobilizing Canada’s highways with rolling billboards to combat human trafficking. With 94% of Canadian victims being women and girls, this campaign turns commercial trucks into powerful tools for education and action. By joining, companies can showcase social responsibility, gain national visibility, and help spark life-saving conversations across urban and rural communities.

Find out what is happening on western Canadian roads with the newest summer edition of Western Canada Highway News

Impaired driving remains the leading contributor to fatal and injury-related collisions on Alberta roads. Whether caused by alcohol, drugs, fatigue, distraction, or a combination, impairment behind the wheel is illegal and dangerous. In 2023 alone, 29 people lost their lives and 214 were seriously injured in collisions involving impaired drivers.

Alberta enforces some of the strictest impaired driving laws in Canada, including immediate license suspensions, steep fines, vehicle seizures, and mandatory interlock programs. Commercial drivers and those with a graduated license face zero tolerance. Planning ahead and choosing a designated driver, using a rideshare, or avoiding distractions can help prevent tragic outcomes and keep everyone safer on the road.

Every spring, commercial vehicle inspectors across North America join forces for CVSA’s International Roadcheck , a 72-hour blitz focused on commercial vehicle and driver safety.

In May 2025, Alberta Sheriffs Highway Patrol contributed to this continent-wide initiative, conducting 580 inspections and uncovering more than 700 safety violations. This year’s focus areas were tire safety and hours-of-service compliance, both top contributors to crash risk.

Read the full blog for key inspection results, insights from Alberta’s involvement, and why initiatives like Roadcheck remain essential to improving commercial vehicle safety

Trucking HR Canada has just released that they now starting to accept student applications for Fall 2025 in the trucking and logistics sector.

Read this article to find out more

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, an important time to highlight a serious and often invisible threat facing Alberta’s transportation workforce.

Brain injuries can have lasting impacts on memory, mobility, and mental health and data shows they remain a significant risk in the commercial trucking sector. Falls, collisions, and winter conditions are leading causes, with concussions being the most common injury.

Between 2019 and 2024, workplace brain injuries in the industry cost between $647,000 and $1.57 million annually. These numbers reinforce the need for proactive safety measures, from fatigue management to fall prevention.

Read more on why this issue matters to our industry and what we can do to help protect Alberta’s drivers.

June is Commercial Vehicle Safety Month — a reminder of the critical role commercial vehicles play in Alberta and the shared responsibility we all have to keep our roads safe.

Commercial vehicles are larger, heavier, and operate differently than passenger cars, which means they require extra attention on the road. In 2023, commercial vehicles were involved in 7.2% of all fatal collisions in Alberta, despite only making up 3% of vehicles in casualty collisions.

Driver fatigue and close following distance remain two of the most preventable risk factors — and both can be addressed through awareness and defensive driving.

Let’s work together to make Alberta’s roads safer this June and beyond.

Register Now for the 2025 North American Inspectors Championship

Join inspectors from across North America for the North American Inspectors Championship, taking place August 19–23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, alongside the National Truck Driving Championships. Participants will compete, receive cutting-edge safety training, and connect with peers in commercial motor vehicle enforcement.

There is no fee to compete or volunteer, but registration is required by Monday, July 28, via the CVSA member portal. Accommodations are available at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis at a special event rate.

The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) has announced HerPower HerPath HerVision , a national mentorship program designed to empower, connect, and support women across the trucking industry. The initiative will offer career guidance, leadership development, and networking opportunities for mentees, while enabling experienced professionals to give back as mentors. Program details and key dates will be released soon.

From the Government of Alberta, find active alerts, archived alerts, and details about Alberta’s Emergency Alert System, and current wildfire updates.

In our ongoing effort to better serve and support our membership and the commercial transportation industry, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is rolling out important adjustments designed to more effectively align member pricing with the size and scope of each carrier’s fleet.

Read the latest issue of Western Canada Highway News

In our ongoing effort to better serve and support our membership and the commercial transportation industry, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is rolling out important adjustments designed to more effectively align member pricing with the size and scope of each carrier’s fleet.

The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) is excited to announce the introduction of a new, tiered Supplier Membership program, which will offer enhanced opportunities and flexibility for its members.

(TORONTO, March 27, 2025) -- Following up on a request made by stakeholders, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada has approved a regulatory package, which provides a 30-day extension - until May 20, 2025 at 3:00 am (EDT) - to the period in which imported goods may be released prior to payment without giving financial security

Alberta’s Class 1 Learning Pathway and grant program will improve safety on our roads and make it easier and more affordable to start a career as a truck driver.