In this episode, host Kelsey Hipkin chats with AMTA’s Andy Barnes, Senior Advisor, Government Relations and Compliance, to discuss the value of AMTA’s involvement with key industry organizations and how these relationships help strengthen our advocacy efforts, improve industry engagement, and ensure that the voice of our members is heard where it matters most.

Learn more about AMTA’s Government Relations and Compliance (GRC) work (formerly known as Compliance and Regulatory Affairs) on our website: https://amta.ca/government-relations.

AMTA’s Q3 GRC Committee meeting will be held in Calgary on September 15: https://amta.ca/portal/events/16, and the Q4 meeting will be held virtually on December 15: https://www.amta.ca/portal/events/27. These meetings are open to Full Carrier, Subsidiary Carrie, and Elite Members. Register now!

Learn more about AMTA Memberships on our website: https://amta.ca/become-a-member, and contact [email protected] with any questions.

• Learn more about Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA): https://www.ccmta.ca/en/
• Learn more about Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC): https://www.pmtc.ca/
• Learn more about the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA): https://cvsa.org/
• Learn more about Driver Inc. by watching AMTA’s three-part video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmicsdS-lHRq-4QW_m2sfu1rhylz87mbg.
• Learn more about Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors: https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors

If you have any questions or concerns about topics related to what was discussed in this episode, or commercial transportation and driver safety, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Services team at [email protected].

• Mark your calendars! AMTA’s Drawdown Dinner is returning this year to the River Cree Resort and Casino on October 15. More details to come.
• Save the date for AMTA’s 89th Annual Conference, also taking place at the River Cree Resort and Casino on April 7-8, 2027. More details coming soon.
• AMTA’s Whitecourt Safety Summit is on October 1. Join us for a full day of content including a keynote presentation, and sessions with WCB, Trucking HR Canada and more. Network with like-minded transportation professionals and explore our event tradeshow. Register now: https://www.amta.ca/portal/events/17
• AMTA’s Driver Appreciation Days return this September! Dates and volunteer opportunities will come in the near future. In the meantime, do you have swag that you want to donate? This is the official callout! Email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

Are you interested in getting involved with the AMTA? Please contact [email protected] for Membership opportunities and learn the value that AMTA can bring to you and your organization.

AMTA seeks to represent our Members in all facets of the industry, but that only works if we hear from you on the issues affecting your day-to-day. We encourage everyone to reach out and share their thoughts and ideas. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. 

Do you have any questions or an idea for a future Steering Change series? Message us at [email protected].