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Steering Change

By: Alberta Motor Transport Association
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 Steering Change: Helping you navigate the commercial transportation industry in Alberta, and beyond. Powered by the Alberta Motor Transport Association.©2024 Alberta Motor Transport Association Education Politics & Government
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  • Dissecting Interprovincial Trade Barriers

    Dissecting Interprovincial Trade Barriers
    Jul 4 2025

    AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with Andrew Barnes, Sr. Advisor, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, AMTA.

    In our conversation, we discuss the biggest commercial transportation issues we’re seeing when it comes to interprovincial trade barriers, takeaways from this year’s Canadian Council of Motor Transportation Administrators conference, collaboration with other provinces, and what it will take to move forward on infrastructure disparities, and more!

    If you would like to contact Andy to learn more about what is discussed in this episode or to discuss any issues you are having, please reach out to him at andrew.barnes@amta.ca. The voices of our Carrier Members are critical to informing us of issues that need to change in our industry.

    As Andy mentions, our Member Services team at AMTA is ready to be a resource for you and your company and help in any way we can. Please contact us at memberservices@amta.ca, or visit amta.ca for more information and resources.

    Visit the Government of British Columbia website to view the Road Transport Manual: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/vehicle-safety-enforcement/information-education/commercial-transport-procedures


    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.

    • AMTA’s Draw Down Dinner is returning. We look forward to seeing you on October 16 at the River Cree Resort and Casino for networking, dinner, entertainment, and prizes. Registration opens in mid-July, so keep an eye on amta.ca and our social media.
    • Keep an eye out for details coming soon for AMTA’s Driver Appreciation Days taking place September 8-17, 2025. Learn more: https://www.amta.ca/events/amta-driver-appreciation-days-2025
    • Coming up next on Steering Change, we will be presenting a three-part series - Trucking: Past, Present, and Future. Join us as we hear from the voices of Alberta’s Commercial Transportation past, what AMTA and industry are up to today, and what industry can expect when it comes to the future of transportation in Alberta, and beyond.


    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 memberservices@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

    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!

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    33 mins
  • Your WCB Questions Answered

    Your WCB Questions Answered
    Jun 20 2025
    **Trigger warning: this episode contains a special segment that discusses human trafficking, sexual assault, and bodily harm.AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with returning Steering Change guest, Deborah Nilsen, Industry Specialist, Workers’ Compensation Board - Alberta (WCB).We have noticed that at each event, specifically our Safety Summits, where Deb and/or her colleagues present, there are many questions as a follow-up. So we posed the question on our AMTA socials and myAMTA and asked you, our Members, our listeners, and the general public, for questions for WCB-Alberta. And you delivered. In our conversation, we review the questions posed by our audience, including examples of modified duties and what an employer can provide for their workers, strategies for a company to cut down on their WCB premiums, what employers can do if they disagree with the outcome of a claim, and more.As well, in this episode, we have a special segment with Heather Fry, Director of Industry Training, TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking). We discuss TAT’s Harriet Tubman Award and stories of past recipients and nominees, as well as the free training offered by TAT. *Trigger warning of human trafficking, sexual assault, and bodily harm.If you would like to learn more about the WCB, please visit their website: www.wcb.ab.caTo contact the WCB:If your main operations are North of Hwy 11 in Red Deer, your contact is:Deborah Nilsen780-498-7647Deborah.nilsen@wcb.ab.caIf your main operations are South of Hwy 11 in Red Deer, your contact is:Leigh-Ann Moroz 403-517-6124Leigh-ann.moroz@wcb.ab.caIf your main operations are outside of the province and you have an Alberta WCB account, please contact either one. Resources mentioned in this video:Seminars and Workshops: https://www.wcb.ab.ca/resources/for-employers/seminars-and-workshops/.Workshops: https://www.wcb.ab.ca/millard-treatment-centre/workshops/Information for Employers: https://www.wcb.ab.ca/claims/review-and-appeals/for-employers/Training on the Job program: https://www.wcb.ab.ca/return-to-work/training-on-the-job.htmlClaim Cost Transfer form: https://www.wcb.ab.ca/assets/pdfs/employers/A638.pdfThe Advisor Office for Alberta Workers’ Compensation: https://advisoroffice.alberta.ca/View the myWCB portal: https://my.wcb.ab.ca/ess/signin.Check out the WCB Employer App: https://wcb.ab.ca/resources/for-employers/online-services.html.WCB Resource: Modified Work Generator for TruckingWCB Resource: 99 Things to Do When There’s Nothing To Do.WCB Resource: Modified Duty Task List.Optional worker modified duties, view AMTA’s Education and Training courses: https://www.amta.ca/courses.View AMTA’s Micro Learn library for psychosocial hazards (PSH), musculoskeletal injuries (MSI), and slips, trips, and falls (STF): https://www.amta.ca/micro-learn.Learn more about TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) and take the free training: https://tatnonprofit.org/.Nominate a hero for the Harriet Tubman award (the deadline is the end of July and is North America-wide): https://tatnonprofit.org/awards/#tat-hta.National Human Trafficking Hotline: 833-900-1010If 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 memberservices@amta.ca.AMTA’s Edmonton Golf Tournament, happening next week on June 26, 2025, at the Links at Spruce Grove, is sold out. Hopefully, we will be able to catch you on the course next year.Keep an eye out for details coming soon for AMTA’s Driver Appreciation Days taking place September 8-17, 2025. Learn more: https://www.amta.ca/events/amta-driver-appreciation-days-2025 AMTA’s latest campaign, Spring into Safety, looks at the transition from winter to spring and how that can affect how we drive, prepare to drive, and how we interact with other road users. Be sure to check out our June 6 Steering Change episode, where we explored that further, discussing the impact of wildlife strikes, sharing the road with motorcycles, and spring clean-up. 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: 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!
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    44 mins
  • Spring into Safety

    Spring into Safety
    Jun 6 2025

    AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with Sgt. Scott Kallweit of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services within the Alberta Sheriffs, Sgt. Kerry Bates of the Edmonton Police Service, and AMTA’s Josh Hannaberry.

    AMTA’s latest campaign, Spring into Safety, looks at the transition from winter to spring and how that can affect how we drive, prepare to drive, and how we interact with other road users. In this episode, we explore this further, discussing the impacts of wildlife strikes, sharing the road with motorcycles, and spring cleanup.

    If you would like to learn more about each organization and its initiatives, visit their websites below:

    • Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services within the Alberta Sheriffs: https://www.alberta.ca/fish-wildlife-area-office-contacts
    • Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/

    If you would like to learn more about the Animal-Vehicle Collision Safety Program, as discussed by Sgt. Kallweit on this episode, visit the Alberta Government website: https://www.alberta.ca/animal-vehicle-collision-safety-program
    And if you have any further inquiries, please contact memberservices@amta.ca 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 memberservices@amta.ca.

    • AMTA’s DrawDown Dinner is returning. We look forward to seeing you on October 16 at the River Cree Resort and Casino for networking, dinner, entertainment, and prizes. Registration opens in July, so keep an eye on amta.ca and our social media.
    • Have you ever wondered what exactly is involved with an AMTA Membership? Reach out to us at membership@amta.ca with any questions you may have surrounding Supplier, Associate Carrier, Full Carrier, and AMTA Elite Memberships .

    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!

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    23 mins
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