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/coursesAggregate 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-trainingIf you have questions about LCV training or AMTA’s training simulator, please email Rob Destree at Rob.Destree@amta.ca If you have questions about AMTA’s training, please email training@amta.ca In addition, if you have questions or suggestions for AMTA’s training team to consider, please email Erica Cormack at Erica.Cormack@amta.ca 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 X: AMTA_ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationThank 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, 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 nominations@amta.ca for questions.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 X: AMTA_ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationThank 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, 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 ChampionshipsAMTA'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 laurie.tod@amta.ca 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 X: AMTA_ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationThank 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, 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 DiversifiedDiesel Tech Industries and Velocity Truck CentresLearn 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: Rebecca@DTIGuardian.com   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 terri.johnson@amta.caListeners, 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 X: AMTA_ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationThank 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, 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 wss@amta.ca 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 events@amta.ca for questions or inquiries)You can reach out to BJ directly through email BJ.Zoobkoff@xtl.com 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 X: AMTA_ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: 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, 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 Application Award The HOP Nerd Podcast that Maryna referenced during the podcast Occupational Health and Safety Program – NAIT CTSP – AMTA  Canadian Registered Safety Professional Mrolland@arrow.ca Maryna's email address for questions specific to our conversation on building a safety culture in your organization. WSS@amta.ca to reach out to Dave, Cliff and Rob to ask about safety & compliance.  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 X: AMTA_ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: 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, 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 marcom@amta.caLinks:Email Dylan: dwecht@truckersagainsttrafficking.orgEmail Liz: lwilliamson@truckersagainsttrafficking.orgPhone Liz: 916-745-9441Website: www.truckersagainsttrafficking.orgTraining: https://trained.truckersagainsttrafficking.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truckers-against-traffickingHuman Trafficking Awareness Sample Policy: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Anti-Trafficking-Policy.2.pngAdditional 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.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.caX: amta_caInstagram: amta_caFacebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: Alberta Motor Transport AssociationThank 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, 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 Events@amta.ca 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 TrainingListeners, 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.caX: amta_caInstagram: amta_caFacebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: Alberta Motor Transport AssociationThank 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!

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 initiatives are having in Alberta, and beyond. Want to learn more? Email terri.johnson@amta.ca  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.caX: amta_caInstagram: amta_caFacebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: 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!

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 to learn more? Email wss@amta.ca.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.caX: amta_caInstagram: amta_caFacebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: 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!

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 highlights what our listeners can expect within each episode, who the Steering Change podcast is intended for, and what frequency we plan on releasing new episodes! In addition, learn more about the AMTA Mailbag - we are seeking questions from you, our listeners that can be asked of us through our social. Questions will be answered in our AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.Join the conversation at:Web: amta.caX: amta_caInstagram: amta_caFacebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: 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!

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.caX: amta_caInstagram: amta_caFacebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: Alberta Motor Transport AssociationEmail: info@amta.ca