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.
Do you have any more questions for Dave that we didn’t answer today? Reach out to them at dave.elniski@amta.ca.
And, reach out to the rest of our Member Services team for any and all safety and commercial transportation-related questions by emailing memberservices@amta.ca.
Interested in reading Dave’s book? Download it for free here: https://amta.ca/amta-announces-book-release-pro-tech-pro-active/
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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.
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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
Do you have an idea for a future Steering Change series? Message us at marcom@amta.ca.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
Interested in learning more about THRC?
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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.
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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.
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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.
If you are interested in learning more or have any questions for Dave Elniski, please reach out to them at dave.elniski@amta.ca.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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**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.ca
To contact the WCB:
Resources mentioned in this video:
Learn more about TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) and take the free training: https://tatnonprofit.org/.
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.
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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:
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.
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with Abraham Masri, Manager of Energy Transition and Sustainability at Trimac; Dave Schmidt, Western Canada RMX, Fleet and Training Manager at Lafarge Canada Inc.; Jacob Adams, Director of Sustainability and Risk and Manager of Optimization at Arrow Transportation Systems; and Terri Johnson, Manager of Industry Advancement at AMTA.
In this episode, we continue the conversation from our Carrier Successes in New Technology session at AMTA’s 87th Annual Conference last month. We discuss how these companies are the trailblazers redefining carrier success in cutting-edge technology, how emerging technologies can shape your business, and what the future holds for our industry.
If you would like to learn more about each company and their initiatives, visit their websites below or contact them directly:
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.
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with our Member Solutions Team: Doug Walton, Sr. Advisor, Kristin Picken, Advisor (South), and Chad Albert, Advisor (North).
In this episode, we discuss the improvements that we have made to our membership benefits to reflect the growing value that AMTA delivers for Carriers and Suppliers in Alberta. These improvements, announced April 1, include changes to the full Carrier Member pricing and a tiered Supplier Membership opportunity. Our Member Solutions team deep dives into the changes to Carrier fees, the response from our members and Carriers so far and the importance of engagement and dialogue, the new opportunities for Suppliers with AMTA Elite, and how these benefits could impact incoming AMTA members.
If you would like to contact our Member Services team (including the lovely Helen Taylor, as mentioned in this episode), please contact memberservices@amta.ca, or contact our Member Solutions team directly:
If you have any questions about the new member value initiative, please reach out to us membership@amta.ca or visit amta.ca/become-a-member for more details.
Have you joined myAMTA?
With the launch of the myAMTA Carrier Member Network, we have been thrilled with the number of Carrier Members that have joined us already on the platform!
This platform is designed specifically for AMTA Carrier Members and AMTA Elite Supplier Members, offering a powerful space to connect, learn, and stay updated on everything industry-related. Request access to this Network directly at my.amta.ca.
Please note: This network is exclusively for AMTA Carrier Members and AMTA Elite. If you are interested in joining our thriving community, you can apply today at amta.ca/become-a-member or email membership@amta.ca with any questions.
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.
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with Josh Hannaberry, AMTA’s Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships, and Christina Sadlowski, CTSP Advisor for Fleet Safety with Strike Group.
In this episode, we dive into Christina and Josh’s journey towards getting their Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) designations, their motivations to pursue the designation, their experience with the process, and how the program encourages collaboration among peers working toward certification.
We also discuss how the CTSP and CTSC designations highlight the diversity in commercial vehicle operations - beyond the typical tractor-trailer setups - and the unique safety needs that come with it. Plus, from an insurance and compliance angle, we dive into how the designation supports safety through both the National Safety Code (NSC) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) frameworks.
Visit AMTA’s website if you would like to learn more about the Certified Transportation Safety Professional (CTSP) program: https://www.amta.ca/ctsp, or the Certified Transportation Safety Coordinator (CTSC) program: https://www.amta.ca/ctsc.
With the launch of our new member value initiative, AMTA has made the CTSC and CTSP designations more attainable. This includes adjustments to full carrier fees and tiered supplier memberships, including bundled education packages with CTSC and CTSP.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us membership@amta.ca or visit amta.ca/become-a-member for more details.
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.
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin, Manager of Communications, and Erica Cormack, Manager of Education, chat with Catherine Williams, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Traffic Safety Services with Alberta’s Transportation & Economic Corridors (TEC).
In our conversation, we discuss an overview of the Class 1 Learning Pathway, which the Alberta Government officially launched as of April 1, 2025. Catherine gives us more details on why this change is being implemented, what this new pathway process will look like for prospective drivers, how this affects the goal of commercial driving being recognized as a trade, what the transition period between the current MELT program and Learning Pathways will be, and more!
To learn more about the Learning Pathways program, visit the website: https://www.alberta.ca/class-1-learning-pathway
On this website, you can also watch the ‘Day in the Life’ videos that Catherine mentions in our conversation.
Read the News Release on the Learning Pathway for Class 1 Drivers on the Alberta Government website.
In addition, learn more about Transportation and Economic Corridors and their other programs and initiatives on their website.
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.
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin, Manager of Communications, and Doug Walton, Senior Advisor, Member Solutions, chat with Constable James Kendrick of the Edmonton Police Service.
In our conversation, we discuss something that has become an epidemic, and is affecting the safety of Alberta’s highways and beyond … distracted driving. Constable Kendrick provides examples of distracted driving that he and other officers with EPS have seen on the local roadways, some misconceptions that people have with using smartphones or ELDs and operating vehicles, and the penalties that drivers face when caught driving distracted.
When the risk is your own and others’ lives on the road, it is not worth it. Just don’t do it.
Since January, AMTA has been behind the wheel of a Distracted Driving campaign. We’re inviting you to take a stand against distracted driving by joining us in taking the pledge to make our highways safer. It’s time for us to come together and protect what matters most – our loved ones, our communities, and our beautiful province. We can make every drive safer by not reading between the lines!
By taking the pledge against distracted driving, you’re joining our community that’s committed to safety and positive change. Submit your video or words today and make sure you share with your friends, what are you waiting for? It’s a simple step that could save a life tomorrow.
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.
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin and long-time planner of the PTDC, Michelle Spacil, chat with Members of our Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC) Committee: Matt Geib, PTDC Marshall, Don Achtemichuk, PTDC Co-Marshall, and Don MacDonald, PTDC Track Master.
In our conversation, we highlight AMTA's Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC) which returns May 31, 2025, celebrating 75 years of Driver Excellence! We discuss how this event works, the specifics of the course and what it takes to navigate it, our collaboration with the Alberta Sheriffs, the importance of having an event that celebrates commercial drivers, and more.
Commercial drivers ensure goods and services in Alberta get to where they need to go, and this event serves to highlight the skillsets required behind the wheel. Drivers participate in one of four categories: Straight Truck, Tandem Single-Axle Pup, Tandem Bunk, and B-Train.
Driver and Volunteer registration opens Monday, March 17 (registration closes May 23)! Please note registration for both Drivers and Volunteers goes quickly. Learn more about PTDC on our website.
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.
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin, Dave Elniski, and Andy Barnes chat with Steve Keppler, Co-Director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting.
In our conversation, we discuss voluntary safety programs like Beyond Compliance and how facilitating best practices, safety management systems, training and coaching services, and new technologies can help carriers of all sizes to reduce collisions, empower drivers, and improve safety within your company.
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.
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin and Rob Destree chat with Warren Stasiuk, Safety Manager at Volker Stevin Highways Ltd.
In our conversation, we discuss snowplow logistics in Alberta, roadside safety for snowplow drivers and the motoring public, tips and tricks for approaching snowplows on the road, and ways to stay safe on the highways in winter storm conditions.
If you would like to learn more about Volker Stevin or snowplow safety, please contact Warren on their website at: https://www.volkerstevin.ca/contact/
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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin and Michelle Spacil chat with Arlene Ledi-Thom, President and Board of Directors and Chair of the Society, with the Health and Safety Conference Society of Alberta (HSCSA).
In our conversation, we discuss the Health and Safety Conference and how AMTA came to be involved, the importance of all the health and safety-related industries coming together to collaborate, and what we can expect from this year’s conference.
If you would like to learn more about the Alberta Health and Safety Conference, please contact Arlene at info@hsconference.ca or visit the website: https://hsconference.ca/
Register here to attend the upcoming 22nd Alberta Health and Safety Conference on April 2 & 3, 2025, at the Westin Calgary Airport, and check out the exhibitor, attendee, and sponsorship 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.
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