Steering Change

In this episode, Josh, along with Rob Destree, AMTA Senior Instructor, Driver Development, sit down to recap AMTA's 2024 Professional Truck Driving Championship, and hear interviews recorded LIVE on location from several of the contestants and professional drivers as well as a few of our amazing volunteers.

Watch the full video episode on our Youtube page.

Congratulations to all the contestants who competed on Saturday and to our award winners. Read the full press release, with a message from AMTA President Robert Harper, on our website.

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In this episode, Josh, along with Cliff Litke, Sr. Advisor of Workplace Support Services at AMTA, sit down with Sergeant Brian Davyduke, CVSA Program Coordinator, and Inspector Dan McCormack with the Sheriff Highway Patrol. During our conversation, we dive into the impacts the Highway Patrol has on road safety in Alberta and discuss some of the collaboration efforts between them and other organizations, such as AMTA, CVSA, and more.

During their conversation, a big part of their conversation was the importance of ensuring you receive the right information, so when professional drivers are operating on our roadways, they are doing so safely. One opportunity to help ensure you’re receiving accurate information is to connect with Sheriff Highway Patrol officers at AMTA’s industry regional meetings. We host these meetings monthly, either in-person, or in a virtual format, and we recommend joining us! 

Check out our events calendar on our website to see our upcoming regional meetings by visiting here.

Want to learn more? Email [email protected]

2024 International Road Check information can be found here.

For more information on Immediate Roadside Sanctions, please visit this website.

During the conversation, they discussed CVSA hosting civilian training, which AMTA has proudly supported for the last couple of years. To learn more about upcoming courses, please visit their website.

During AMTA’s annual conference, Inspector Dan McCormack was the recipient of the Friends to Industry Award. You can read more about this here.

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In this episode, Josh, along with Rob Destree, AMTA Senior Instructor, Driver Development, sit down with Erica Cormack, AMTA Manager of Education, as we explore what goes into positively impacting a trainees training experience, the importance of effective training, and what our industry can expect from AMTA’s education department in 2024 and beyond.

Check out all of the courses AMTA has to offer by visiting: https://www.amta.ca/courses

Aggregate Hauling Course, which is a free online course, can be found here: https://courses.amta.ca/store/alberta-motor-transport-association-store/productdetails/aggregate-hauling 

CVSA training courses: https://www.cvsa.org/training/canadian-industry-vehicle-rocky-view-0603/

During our conversation we discussed different legislations and standards, which you can read further here:

• National Safety Code Standards can be found here: https://www.ccmta.ca/en/national-safety-code 
• Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act can be found here: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/t06 
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Alberta can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/occupational-health-safety 
• WCB Alberta can be found here: https://www.wcb.ab.ca/ 

During our conversation, Rob highlights AMTA’s Training Simulator. You can learn more about the training simulator and the benefits it could have for your operation here: https://www.amta.ca/simulator-training

If you have questions about LCV training or AMTA’s training simulator, please email Rob Destree at [email protected] 

If you have questions about AMTA’s training, please email [email protected] 

In addition, if you have questions or suggestions for AMTA’s training team to consider, please email Erica Cormack at [email protected] 

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In this episode, Josh hosted our first LIVE episode on stage at our 86th Annual Conference. He was joined by special guest, Graham Nkala of Flying J Transport Canada, AMTA’s 2023 Driver of the Year, as they discussed Graham’s journey as a professional driver, and celebrated his recent honour being named AMTA’s Driver of the Year 2023 award. 

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 your outstanding driver for AMTA's Driver of the Month! Winners receive recognition, a certificate, and more. All of our monthly winners then have an opportunity to win our annual Driver of the Year Award. Click here to nominate a driver or email us at [email protected] for questions.

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In this episode, Josh, and Michelle Spacil, Director of Member Services with AMTA, sit down with Doug Paisley, President, with Lethbridge Truck Terminals as we dive into some of the successes, and challenges, Lethbridge Truck Terminals have experienced over the years, and discuss Doug’s journey with the Alberta Motor Transport Association, as a member of our executive board, and current Chair. 

Professional Truck Driver Championships

• AMTA's Professional Truck Driving Championships 2024 are back on June 1, at our Edmonton location! Visit our website for more info and to register as a Driver or Volunteer. Early bird registration deadline is May 1.
• Driver and Volunteer registration: https://amta.ca/event/professional-truck-driving-championships-2024/
• Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please email [email protected] 

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In this episode, Josh, and Robyn Betts, Marketing & Communication Specialist with AMTA, sit down with Rebecca Goldsack, Chief Operating Officer, Diesel Tech Industries, to dive into Rebecca’s journey in the transportation industry and learn how DTI is driving innovative technologies in Alberta, and beyond. 

During our conversation, Rebecca highlighted a couple of industry partnerships: 

• Diesel Tech Industries and Diversified
• Diesel Tech Industries and Velocity Truck Centres
• Learn more about Diesel Tech Industries here.  
• If you would like to schedule a meeting with Rebecca, you can reach out to her directly through email: [email protected]   
• We encourage you to attend AMTA’s Annual Conference, to hear Rebecca speak on the Future of Transportation conversation. To register and see full contact details here.  *Please note, Conference registration closes April 4, 2024.

Do you have questions about AMTA’s Industry Advancement initiatives, and are interested in getting involved? Email [email protected]

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In this episode, Josh, along with co-host Rob Dombowsky, Advisor of Safety, HR & Labour at AMTA, sit down with BJ Zoobkoff, Talent Acquisition Manager with XTL Transport, as we discuss recruiting and retention, and what employers and their staff can do, to keep safety a top priority, each and every day.

Do you have a question about HR requirements, best practices for hiring and retaining employees? Email us at [email protected] 

• We encourage you to attend AMTA’s Annual Conference, to hear BJ speak on the Diversity Panel conversation. To register, and see full contact details here. (Registration closes April 4th, 2024)
• BJ highlights AMTA’s training simulator and the value it brings to her team of professional drivers. You can learn more about our training simulator here. 
• Learn more about AMTA’s Driver Appreciation event, and how you can get involved by visiting here. (More information on this event will become available in the future, in the meantime, reach out to [email protected] for questions or inquiries)
• You can reach out to BJ directly through email [email protected] 

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In this episode, Josh, along with co-host Dave Elniski, Advisor of Safety and Compliance at AMTA, sit down with Maryna Rolland, Senior HSE Coordinator, with Arrow Transportation Systems, as we discuss what are the critical steps to build a culture of safety in your organization.  

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• 2024 Safety Person of the Year Application Award 
• The HOP Nerd Podcast that Maryna referenced during the podcast 
• Occupational Health and Safety Program – NAIT 
• CTSP – AMTA  
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional 
• [email protected] Maryna's email address for questions specific to our conversation on building a safety culture in your organization. 
• [email protected] to reach out to Dave, Cliff and Rob to ask about safety & compliance.  

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In this episode, Josh, along with Kelsey Hipkin, AMTA Communications Manager, sit down with Dylan Wecht, Public Sector Engagement Specialist and Liz Williamson, Training Specialist and Survivor Leader, both with Truckers Against Trafficking to bring awareness to human trafficking, what Truckers Against Trafficking are doing to help combat human trafficking, and what our industry can do to help.

Want to learn more? Email [email protected]

Links:

• Email Dylan: [email protected]
• Email Liz: [email protected]
• Phone Liz: 916-745-9441
• Website: www.truckersagainsttrafficking.org
• Training: https://trained.truckersagainsttrafficking.org/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truckers-against-trafficking
• Human Trafficking Awareness Sample Policy: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Anti-Trafficking-Policy.2.png
• Additional information on how companies can create a culture that values their truckers against trafficking: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/creating-company-culture/

*Please note, the Public Safety Canada webinar event mentioned in this episode has now passed.

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In this episode, Josh, along with Kelsey Hipkin, AMTA Communications Manager, sit down with Don MacDonald, Operations Manager at CCA Truck Driver Training, as they discuss driver training, and specific guidance that Don shares with trainees that influences their way of thinking as they train to become professional drivers. 

Want to learn more? Email [email protected] 

Links:

·        AMTA Supplier Member Award to nominate a Suppler company for going above and beyond

·        Driver of the Month Program was highlighted during our conversation, as an incredible way to celebrate professional drivers!

·        Professional Truck Driver Championship shoutout to the professional drivers that compete in this fantastic event! 

·        Driver Appreciation Days – extremely important to celebrate professional drivers! 

·        CCA Truck Driver Training

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