In this episode, we review fatigue management and the necessities that every driver needs for longevity and wellness in the commercial transportation industry.

Host Kelsey Hipkin chats with returning guest, Rodolfo Giacoman, Fatigue Management Specialist at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), to discuss sleep strategies and architecture, ways to reduce stress on the mind and body, why you need to ditch the tiger chasing you, and how sleep is a profitable investment for drivers and carriers alike.

• If you are interested in taking the free training provided by the NAFMP on their website, including Module 3 mentioned in the episode, take the training here: https://nafmp.org/training/commercial-vehicle-drivers/ 
• The results and reports from the study on the sleep program can be found on the NAFMP website here: https://nafmp.org/about

If you would like to learn more about the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP), please visit https://nafmp.org/. To learn more about the CVSA, please visit www.cvsa.org/ or contact Rodolfo at [email protected].

• Registration is open for AMTA’s 88th Annual Conference! Join us at the Grey Eagle Event Centre on April 22-23, 2026.
  AMTA’s Annual Conference is Alberta’s premier gathering of those who challenge, drive, and shape – as well as supply and support – the commercial transportation industry in Alberta. Register for the event now and browse our sponsorship opportunities on our website: https://www.amtaconference.ca/. 
  
  
• AMTA’s Award Nominations are also open. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in the fields of safety? Was a trailblazer of industry? A supplier who turned your business around? A friend to industry? Or an AMTA staff member who goes above and beyond? They deserve to be recognized, and this is your opportunity to do so! Award-winner prizes include tickets for two to our Awards Celebration, a night at the Grey Eagle, and a cash prize. Nominate someone today: https://amta.ca/amta-2025-award-nominations-now-open/. 

• AMTA’s special edition Holiday Networking Regional Meetings are coming up in Calgary on December 3, in Edmonton on December 9, and in Grande Prairie on December 11. Stay tuned for full details and registration coming soon.

• Important!! AMTA launched a new events platform directly on our website. To register for AMTA events, you must have an AMTA Portal account. Please create an account or log in before registering. We understand setting up a new account may be a small inconvenience, but this change is part of our efforts to provide a more streamlined, secure, and cohesive online experience for our members. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].

• Is there a way AMTA can be more engaging with you, our Membership, and our listeners? Let us know your ideas and email [email protected] with “Steering Change” in the subject line, and share your thoughts.

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

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].

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  

Join the conversation at: 

Web: amta.ca 

Instagram: amta_ca/  

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LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

For AMTA’s 50th milestone episode, we are discussing Women in Trucking.

Host Kelsey Hipkin brings back Shelley Walker, Founder and CEO of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC), and the Founder and President of Know Human Trafficking, to the podcast to discuss Shelley’s history as a Class 1 driver, the experiences of women in trucking, mentorship, the significant obstacles and issues facing industry today, and how they are raising awareness for human trafficking across Canada.

• Learn more about the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada on their website: https://www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.net/. 
• Learn more about Know Human Trafficking on their website: https://knowhumantrafficking.com/. 
• Save the date for WTFC’s Bridging the Barriers event in Calgary on May 26-27, 2026

Contact Shelley directly with any questions at [email protected]. 

Interested in AMTA’s advocacy work? Learn more on our website: https://amta.ca/advocacy/, or contact [email protected] for Membership details to become a part of our Compliance and Regulatory Affairs meetings, and get in on the action.

• Registration is open for AMTA’s 88th Annual Conference! Join us at the Grey Eagle Event Centre on April 22-23, 2026.
  AMTA’s Annual Conference is Alberta’s premier gathering of those who challenge, drive, and shape – as well as supply and support – the commercial transportation industry in Alberta. Register for the event now and browse our sponsorship opportunities on our website: https://www.amtaconference.ca/. 
  
  
• AMTA’s Award Nominations are also open. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in the fields of safety? Was a trailblazer of industry? A supplier who turned your business around? A friend to industry? Or an AMTA staff member who goes above and beyond? They deserve to be recognized, and this is your opportunity to do so! Award-winner prizes include tickets for two to our Awards Celebration, a night at the Grey Eagle, and a cash prize. Nominate someone today: https://amta.ca/amta-2025-award-nominations-now-open/. 
• AMTA’s special edition Holiday Networking Regional Meetings are coming up in Calgary on December 3, in Edmonton on December 9, and in Grande Prairie on December 11. Stay tuned for full details and registration coming soon.
• Important!! AMTA launched a new events platform directly on our website. To register for AMTA events, you must have an AMTA Portal account. Please create an account or log in before registering. We understand setting up a new account may be a small inconvenience, but this change is part of our efforts to provide a more streamlined, secure, and cohesive online experience for our members. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].
• Is there a way AMTA can be more engaging with you, our Membership, and our listeners? Let us know your ideas and email [email protected] with “Steering Change” in the subject line, and share your thoughts.

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

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].

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  

Join the conversation at: 

Web: amta.ca 

Instagram: amta_ca/  

Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation

LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

In this episode, we are asking one of AMTA’s SMEs (Subject Matter Expert) the most highly requested commercial transportation question from our Membership and podcast audience.

Host Kelsey Hipkin is joined by our very own Dave Elniski, Industry Advisor, Safety and Compliance, and author of AMTA’s Pro-Tech & Pro-Active: Understanding and Leveraging the World of Safety Technology to Move Beyond Compliance-Focused Safety Management, to dive deeper into what our industry wants to know. Dave answers your questions on road transportation, health and safety, operations, logistics, terminology, new technology, and more.

• Visit our library of Member Services Resources to find the bulletins mentioned by Dave here: https://amta.ca/member-services-resources/. 
• Contact the Canada Labour Program: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/labour-contact.html 
• Learn more about the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP): https://nafmp.org/  
• Watch the three-part Driver Inc. videos on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLke1O9iX-g&list=PLmicsdS-lHRq-4QW_m2sfu1rhylz87mbg.  

Do you have any more questions for Dave that we didn’t answer today? Reach out to them at [email protected].

And, reach out to the rest of our Member Services team for any and all safety and commercial transportation-related questions by emailing [email protected].

Interested in reading Dave’s book? Download it for free here: https://amta.ca/amta-announces-book-release-pro-tech-pro-active/ 

• Save the date! AMTA’s 88th Annual Conference registration will open in early November. This year’s conference returns to the Grey Eagle Event Centre on April 22-23, 2026. Stay tuned to our socials, eNews, and website for the official announcement.
• In tandem with Conference registration, keep an eye out for the opening of AMTA’s Award Nominations. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in the fields of safety? Was a trailblazer of industry? A supplier who turned your business around? A friend to industry? Or an AMTA staff member who goes above and beyond? They deserve to be recognized, and this is your opportunity to do so! Award-winner prizes include tickets for two to our Awards Celebration, a night at the Grey Eagle, and a cash prize. Start thinking about who you could nominate today!
• Important!! AMTA has launched a new events platform directly on our website. To register for AMTA events, you must have an AMTA Portal account. Please create an account or log in before registering. We understand setting up a new account may be a small inconvenience, but this change is part of our efforts to provide a more streamlined, secure, and cohesive online experience for our members. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].
• Commercial drivers play a crucial, yet often overlooked, role in maintaining safety on Alberta’s roads. Each day, they navigate challenging conditions, weather, and traffic to deliver goods safely, while also taking extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of everyone around them. AMTA’s "Angels of the Highway" program is designed to celebrate and acknowledge these selfless efforts. This initiative not only recognizes the commitment truck drivers make to road safety but also empowers them with the tools and resources to continue their vital work while staying healthy, safe, and supported on the road. Nominate your driver today! 
• Is there a driver in your fleet with an exemplary record? Do they go above and beyond not only for industry but for the motoring public? Nominate them for AMTA’s Driver of the Month program: https://amta.ca/driver-of-the-month/

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

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].

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  

Join the conversation at: 

Web: amta.ca 

Instagram: amta_ca/  

Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation

LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

In this episode, we are revisiting the incredible conversation held during our September virtual Regional Meeting, “More Than a Driver: Putting Professionalism Back Into The Industry”.

AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin brings back Kalina LeGoff (Manager, Safety and Compliance, Western Canada, Tri-Line Carriers), and Doug Walton (Senior Advisor, Member Solutions, AMTA), from the Regional for this episode, with the addition of Cliff Litke (Senior Advisor, Member Services, AMTA), to dive deeper into driver supports and workplace culture, the importance of training and mentorship, longevity of the job, and more.

As mentioned in this episode, the quality of the recording from our latest Regional Meeting on September 10 is not to our satisfaction. But if you are still interested in listening to the original meeting, you can do so here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etCp_3R-gM0&list=PLmicsdS-lHRrsRJdVXki5CZt5oBN72CpA&index=11

• AMTA Regional Meetings are an opportunity for members, stakeholders, and anyone interested in commercial transportation to gather and learn about industry updates, WCB, Alberta Sheriffs, AMTA events, and guest speakers. Our next Regional Meeting in November will be held virtually. Registration is open now: https://amta.ca/event/amta-november-regional-meeting-virtual/

• Join us on Wednesday, October 22, at the Sherwood Park Safety Summit for a full day of content, including a keynote presentation and sessions with information and tangible takeaways relevant to commercial transportation. Network with like-minded transportation professionals and explore our event tradeshow. Tickets start at only $30, and booths start at only $149. Both are on sale now! https://amta.ca/event/amta-safety-summit-sherwood-park/

• Save the date! AMTA’s 88th Annual Conference registration will open in November. This year’s conference returns to the Grey Eagle Event Centre on April 22-23, 2026.

• Important!! AMTA has launched a new events platform directly on our website. To register for AMTA events, you must have an AMTA Portal account. Please create an account or log in before registering. We understand setting up a new account may be a small inconvenience, but this change is part of our efforts to provide a more streamlined, secure, and cohesive online experience for our members. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].

• Commercial drivers play a crucial, yet often overlooked, role in maintaining safety on Alberta’s roads. Each day, they navigate challenging conditions, weather, and traffic to deliver goods safely, while also taking extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of everyone around them. AMTA’s "Angels of the Highway" program is designed to celebrate and acknowledge these selfless efforts. This initiative not only recognizes the commitment truck drivers make to road safety but also empowers them with the tools and resources to continue their vital work while staying healthy, safe, and supported on the road. Nominate your driver today!

• Is there a driver in your fleet with an exemplary record? Do they go above and beyond not only for industry but for the motoring public? Nominate them for AMTA’s Driver of the Month program: https://amta.ca/driver-of-the-month/

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

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].

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  

Join the conversation at: 

Web: amta.ca 

Instagram: amta_ca/  

Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation

LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

In this episode, we talk winter driving! Although it may still be early fall, the bitter cold, icy conditions, and snow are headed our way once again, and we will need to adjust our driving habits accordingly.

AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with a familiar voice you may recognize from the beginning of each episode, AMTA’s Rob Destree, Senior Instructor, Driver Development, to dive deeper into the approaching winter driving season.

Watch our videos in partnership with Volker Stevin on sharing the road with snowplows: Part One and Part Two

Watch our episode with Warren Stasiuk from Volker Stevin on snow plow safety: https://www.steeringchange.ca/episodes/episode-31 

Resources for road conditions across Western Canada

• Alberta: 511 - 511.alberta.ca
• British Columbia: Drive BC - www.drivebc.ca
• Saskatchewan: Highway Hotline - hotline.gov.sk.ca
• Manitoba: 511 - www.manitoba511.ca
  
  

According to statistics from the Highway Maintenance Safety Committee, between 2020 and 2021, there were 14 rear-end, 11 side-swipe, and five left-hand wing plow incidents in Alberta.

Be prepared. Be patient. And be safe out there! Winter is coming.

• Are you interested in learning more about AMTA’s Truck Driving Simulator Training? Visit our website: amta.ca/simulator-training. 

• Are you interested in learning more about industry…literally? Consider training with AMTA. We offer hundreds of courses and resources on our website (https://amta.ca/courses/) that will set you up for success, including our Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator program (https://amta.ca/ctsc-program/).

• It’s BACK! AMTA’s Drawdown Dinner returns October 16 at the River Cree Entertainment Centre. Tickets are available on our website: https://amta.ca/event/2025-amta-drawdown-dinner/. 

• Join us on Wednesday, October 22, at the Sherwood Park Safety Summit for a full day of content, including a keynote presentation and sessions with information and tangible takeaways relevant to commercial transportation. Network with like-minded transportation professionals and explore our event tradeshow. Tickets start at only $30, and booths start at only $149. Both are on sale now! https://amta.ca/event/amta-safety-summit-sherwood-park/

• Important!! AMTA has launched a new events platform directly on our website. To register for AMTA events, you must have an AMTA Portal account. Please create an account or log in before registering. We understand setting up a new account may be a small inconvenience, but this change is part of our efforts to provide a more streamlined, secure, and cohesive online experience for our members. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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

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].

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  
 

Join the conversation at:
Web: amta.ca
Instagram: amta_ca/ 
Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation
LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association
 

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

In this episode, we explore retention in commercial transportation in Alberta, with a focus on drivers, but also on all aspects of what makes a carrier, supplier, and more, tick in this industry.

AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with Leah Mawer, Vice President of Human Resources, Caron Transportation Systems, in our first segment, and then is joined by Alero Okujagu, Senior Program Manager, and Tanara Ferguson, Senior Project Manager, at Trucking HR Canada (THRC) for our second segment.

• Learn more about Caron Transportation Systems on their website: https://www.carontransport.ca/ 

Interested in learning more about THRC?

• If you have a question, reach out to THRC: [email protected]
• Read the Labour Market Information (LMI) Reports: https://truckinghr.com/labour-market-information/ 
• Learn more about the Top Fleet Employer (TFE) Program: https://truckinghr.com/top-fleet-employers/ 
  • Top Fleet Employers Awards Gala: https://truckinghr.com/event/2025-top-fleet-employers-gala/ 
• Learn more about Women in Trucking: https://truckinghr.com/women-in-trucking/ 
• HR Resource Library: https://truckinghr.com/hr-training-resources/ 

• We are currently in the middle of our Driver Appreciation Days. Over the course of the week, members, staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters express their appreciation – on behalf of all Albertans – to professional commercial drivers within the province. Volunteers are stationed at eight Commercial Vehicle Inspection Stations across Alberta and distribute gift bags to the drivers. If you are interested in getting involved and donating swag for next year (2026), please email [email protected].

• Is there a driver in your fleet with an exemplary record? Do they go above and beyond not only for industry but for the motoring public? Nominate them for AMTA’s Driver of the Month: https://amta.ca/driver-of-the-month/ 

• It’s BACK! AMTA’s Drawdown Dinner returns October 16 at the River Cree Entertainment Centre. Tickets are available on our website: https://amta.ca/event/2025-amta-drawdown-dinner/. 

• Join us on Wednesday, October 22, at the Sherwood Park Safety Summit for a full day of content, including a keynote presentation and sessions with information and tangible takeaways relevant to commercial transportation. Network with like-minded transportation professionals and explore our event tradeshow. Tickets start at only $30, and booths start at only $149. Both are on sale now! https://amta.ca/event/amta-safety-summit-sherwood-park/

• Important!! AMTA has launched a new events platform directly on our website. To register for AMTA events, you must have an AMTA Portal account. Please create an account or log in before registering. We understand setting up a new account may be a small inconvenience, but this change is part of our efforts to provide a more streamlined, secure, and cohesive online experience for our members. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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

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].

 If you would like to sign up for our bi-weekly eNews and stay on top of all things AMTA, register here: https://www.amta.ca/#enews.  

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  

Join the conversation at: 

Web: amta.ca 

Instagram: amta_ca/  

Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation

LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with Geoff Wiebe, National Account Manager at Kal Tire, AMTA's Doug Walton is live on location at Answer Trailer Rentals and Sales with Shawn Rushton, Fleet and Repair Manager, and we wrap our three segments with Evan Schielke, Regional Sales Manager at STEMCO. 

In our conversation, we're talking wheels, or wheel-offs to be precise, in one of our biggest episodes yet! 

We discuss tire safety,  common factors for tire blow-outs on the highway, industry policies and procedures done to prevent wheel-offs and over-torquing, safety around wheels and installation, as well as new technologies enhancing safety for wheels on the road.

A special thank you to the team at Kal Tire for supplying the video footage, Answer Trailer for allowing us to come on-site for a demonstration, and to STEMCO for providing pictures and video footage of the wheel-end safety products discussed in this episode. See this footage by watching this episode on our YouTube channel.

• Learn more about Kal Tire on their website: https://commercial.kaltire.com/en/ or contact Geoff at [email protected].
• Learn more about Answer Trailer Rentals and Sales on their website: https://www.atrl.ca/, or contact Shawn at [email protected].
• Learn more about STEMCO and their products, including the Auto-Torq Axel Fastener, on their website: https://www.stemco.com/, or contact Evan Schielke at [email protected].
• Watch the full installation video of the Auto-Torq Axel Fastener, included in this episode, on the STEMCO website: https://www.stemco.com/resource/auto-torq-video/ 
• Read more about the PACE award won by STEMCO for their wheel end products: https://www.stemco.com/article/stemco-wins-automotive-news-pace-award-for-streamlining-wheel-end-installation/ 
• STEMCO is running a program that includes a Safety Pledge, one more step to keep our roads safer. Those who review and sign our safety pledge will receive a free STEMCO hat. Take the pledge here: https://www.stemco.com/mtrs/ 

• It’s BACK! AMTA’s Drawdown Dinner returns October 16 at the River Cree Entertainment Centre. Tickets are available on our website: https://amta.ca/event/2025-amta-drawdown-dinner/. 

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

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].

 If you would like to sign up for our bi-weekly eNews and stay on top of all things AMTA, register here: https://www.amta.ca/#enews.  

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  

Join the conversation at: 

Web: amta.ca 

Instagram: amta_ca/  

Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation

LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

AMTA’s Kelsey Hipkin is taking us to the future for the third and final episode of our special three-part series - Trucking: Past, Present, and Future.

In our last episode, we looked at what is going on in Alberta in the present and what impacts are being made to commercial transportation.
 

In today’s episode, we are looking forward, literally, to the future of commercial transportation. Kelsey sits down with Jared Sayers, President and CEO of Azolla Hydrogen Ltd., and Terri Johnson, Manager, Industry Advancement with AMTA, to discuss alternative fuels, autonomous vehicles, vehicle improvements, safety improvements, and more, and how this impacts the future of commercial transportation in our province and beyond. 

• Learn more about Azolla Hydrogen by visiting their website: https://www.azollahydrogen.com/, or by contacting Jared directly at [email protected]. 

• If you have any questions for Terri or Terri’s team, please reach out directly at [email protected]. 

• Listen to our most recent Steering Change episode with Terri Johnson and our panel about  ‘Carrier Successes in New Technology’ here: https://www.steeringchange.ca/episodes/episode-38. 

• Listen to the Steering Change episode with Terri Johnson and Erin Horb, discussing a few of the many exciting projects our Industry Advancement team is working on: https://www.steeringchange.ca/episodes/episode-18. 

• And read more about the projects AMTA’s Industry Advancement team is working on by visiting our website: https://amta.ca/innovation-projects/. 

• Interested in learning more about Hydrogen Commercial Vehicle Demonstrations and vehicle trials, or exploring collaboration projects? Please connect with our Industry Advancement team by contacting [email protected]. 

  
  

• Interested in reading Dave Elniski’s book, mentioned at the beginning of this episode, “Pro-Tech & Pro-Active: Understanding and Leveraging the World of Safety Technology to Move Beyond Compliance-Focused Safety Management”? Read it freely here: https://amta.ca/amta-announces-book-release-pro-tech-pro-active/ 

• It’s BACK! AMTA’s Drawdown Dinner returns October 16 at the River Cree Entertainment Centre. Tickets are available on our website: https://amta.ca/event/2025-amta-drawdown-dinner/. 

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

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].

 If you would like to sign up for our bi-weekly eNews and stay on top of all things AMTA, register here: https://www.amta.ca/#enews.  

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  

Join the conversation at: 

Web: amta.ca 

Instagram: amta_ca/  

Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation

LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

AMTA’s Kelsey Hipkin welcomes us back for the second episode of our special three-part series - Trucking: Past, Present, and Future.

In our last episode, we took you back to when trucking emerged in Alberta, and you heard from some of the voices of the province’s commercial transportation past.
In this episode, we look at what is going on in Alberta today that impacts commercial transportation. You'll hear from Alexandra Bennet, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC), with an update on the Class 1 Learning Pathway program, and we'll check in with AMTA’s Dave Elniski, Industry Advisor, Safety & Compliance, who has recently published a book on safety technology and compliance-focused safety management.

• Learn more about the Alberta Carrier Excellent Safety (ACES) Program here: https://amta.ca/aces-program-highlights-alberta-carrier-on-road-safety-performance/.
• Listen to the Steering Change episode on the launch of the Class 1 Learning Pathway here: https://www.steeringchange.ca/episodes/episode-35.
• Learn more about the Class 1 Learning Pathway program and how it works on the Alberta Government website: https://www.alberta.ca/class-1-learning-pathway. Here you can watch the ‘Day in the Life’ video series, as mentioned in this episode (scroll to the bottom of the webpage).
• For details on Alberta Driving Schools, please contact [email protected]. 
• If you are interested in learning more about the Employment Pathway Grant, visit the Alberta Government website: https://www.alberta.ca/employment-pathway-grant. 
• If you would like to learn more about what AMTA President, Robert Harper, calls the scourge of Industry, Driver Inc., watch our three-part video series on unscrupulous carriers on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmicsdS-lHRq-4QW_m2sfu1rhylz87mbg.

If you are interested in learning more or have any questions for Dave Elniski, please reach out to them at [email protected].

• Interested in reading Dave Elniski’s book “Pro-Tech & Pro-Active: Understanding and Leveraging the World of Safety Technology to Move Beyond Compliance-Focused Safety Management”? Read it freely here: https://amta.ca/amta-announces-book-release-pro-tech-pro-active/ 
• Dave also mentions his other work, 'Psychosocial Hazard Control in Alberta's Trucking Industry'. Read that here.

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].

 If you would like to sign up for our bi-weekly eNews and stay on top of all things AMTA, register here: https://www.amta.ca/#enews.  

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AMTA’s Kelsey Hipkin kicks off the first episode of our special three-part series - Trucking: Past, Present, and Future.

To know Alberta’s trucking past is to know the individuals who built the foundation of what commercial transportation represents today. 

In this episode, we take a trip down commercial transportation memory lane in Alberta – and we’re doing that with some actual voices of Alberta’s Commercial Transportation past, including those who continue to support and advance industry after years in the field. 

 
 *All photos and recordings used in this episode are from the AMTA archives.

If you would like to delve even deeper into the voices of the past, we encourage you to read "Big Wheels Across the Prairie: A History of Trucking in Alberta" by Paul M. Rubak, a former recipient of the AMTA Historical Award.

• Volunteer registration is now open and filling fast for AMTA’s Driver Appreciation Days, taking place Sept. 8-17. The only locations yet to fill all volunteer slots are Dunmore, Whitecourt, and Hinton. Learn more and register now: https://www.amta.ca/events/amta-driver-appreciation-days-2025.
• Curious about the various AMTA memberships or how you can get involved? Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

 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].

 If you would like to sign up for our bi-weekly eNews and stay on top of all things AMTA, register here: https://www.amta.ca/#enews.  

Listeners, don’t forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.  

Join the conversation at: 

Web: amta.ca 

Instagram: amta_ca/  

Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation

LinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association

Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day!