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Steering Change: Helping you navigate the commercial transportation industry in Alberta, and beyond. Powered by the Alberta Motor Transport Association.
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Behind the romance of long-haul trucking where travel, freedom and a sense of wanderlust draws a sense of escapism for those who choose a career riding the open road, lies a different story. There are kinks in the armor of the Professional Trucking industry. Shifting Gears, the Future of the Professional Trucking Industry pulls back the curtain to expose the challenges, hardships and personal stories of those whose lives center around the pull of the open road.
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In this episode, hosts Kelsey Hipkin and Michelle Spacil, chat with the leaders from our fellow Western Associations, Aaron Dolyniuk, Executive Director of the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), Susan Ewart, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA), and Dave Earle, President and CEO of the British Columbia Trucking Associ…
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In this episode, hosts AMTA’s Kelsey Hipkin and Robyn Betts, sit down with Shelley Walker, CEO of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada, to discuss how we’re making progress in the commercial transportation industry for recruiting and retaining women professional drivers, as well as Shelley’s background as a professional driver, and other issue…
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In this episode, Josh sits down with Andrew Barnes, Sr. Advisor Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, AMTA, as they dive into the various advocacy work AMTA provides, and we learn about some of the ongoing advocacy efforts and recent victories the transportation industry has had through advocacy. Check out our recent articles all about AMTA’s advocacy…
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Professional Truck Driving Championship 2024
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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 Youtu…
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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 col…
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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 beyon…
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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 ther…
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Navigating Through the Challenges, and Successes, of Commercial Transportation
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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 mem…
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Innovative Technology: For Carriers of all Shapes and Sizes
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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 highlight…
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Recruiting & Retention – What Organizations Can Do to Keep Safety a Top Priority with New Employees
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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,…
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Critical Components to Include when Building a Thriving Safety Culture
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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. Want to learn more? Email wss@amta.ca 2024 Safety Person of the Year A…
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Everyday Heroes: Chatting with Truckers Against Trafficking
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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 tra…
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A People-First Approach to Driver Training & Mentorship
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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…
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Industry Advancement – Successes & Lessons Learned
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Episode 3: Industry Advancement – Successes and Lessons Learned In this episode, Josh, along with co-host Robyn Betts, Marketing and Communication Specialist at AMTA, sit down with Terri Johnson, Manager of Industry Advancement, AMTA, as they discuss ongoing industry advancement initiatives AMTA is leading, and the positive impacts those initiative…
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Episode 2! Teamwork makes the dream work as Josh sits down with Cliff Litke, AMTA’s Senior Advisor, Workplace Support Services. During their conversation, Cliff highlights just what AMTA’s Workplace Support Services team is, and how they can help our members with questions ranging from National Safety Code to Transportation of Dangerous Goods. Want…
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Our inaugural episode! Josh is meeting you where you’re at as he sits down with AMTA Director, Member Services, Michelle Spacil to chat commercial transportation in Alberta, and the importance of hearing from our members and other commercial carriers on what impacts you most behind the wheel, and beyond. During their conversation, Michelle highligh…
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Steering Change: Helping you navigate the commercial transportation industry in Alberta, and beyond. Powered by the Alberta Motor Transport Association. — Contact The Alberta Motor Transport Association: Web: amta.ca X: amta_ca Instagram: amta_ca Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociation LinkedIn: Alberta Motor Transport Association Email: info@am…
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We learn of the severe shortage of drivers faced not only by the Canadian trucking Industry but worldwide. Why can’t we find drivers, what can be done to attract younger people and more women to the industry? How does Canadian trucking differ from the US and what is being done by provincial and federal governments to help improve the industry? We s…
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Behind the romance of long-haul trucking where travel, freedom and a sense of wanderlust draw a sense of escapism for those who choose a career riding the open road, lies a different story. There are kinks in the armor of the Professional Trucking industry. Shifting Gears, the Future of the Professional Trucking Industry pulls back the curtain to e…
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