Best Alberta Motor Transport Association Podcasts (2025)

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Ask the SME 52:06

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3d ago52:06

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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 …

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More Than a Driver 44:54

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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…

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Save Your Bacon: Drive to Conditions 24:50

1M ago24:50

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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…

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The Long Haul: Retention and Recruitment in the Industry 33:08

2M ago33:08

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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 A…

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Keeping It Rolling: Tire & Wheel End Safety 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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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 b…

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A Future of New Opportunities 35:27

3M ago35:27

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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 t…

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Trucking Today - an Update on our Industry 27:11

3M ago27:11

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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 Albert…

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Voices of Alberta's Transportation Past 19:26

3M ago19:26

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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 w…

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Dissecting Interprovincial Trade Barriers 32:51

4M ago32:51

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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 w…

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Your WCB Questions Answered 44:18

4M ago44:18

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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 De…

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Spring into Safety 22:43

5M ago22:43

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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 …

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Poised for Transformational Change 30:38

5M ago30:38

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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 Advancemen…

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In Your Corner with Member Solutions 24:02

6M ago24:02

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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, a…

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The Human Aspect of Safety 19:13

6M ago19:13

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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 d…

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The Road to a New Learning Pathway 25:05

7M ago25:05

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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 officia…

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Don’t Read Between the Lines 27:18

7M ago27:18

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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 e…

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PTDC - 75 Years of Driver Excellence 34:47

8M ago34:47

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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 r…

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Beyond Compliance: Safety Technology in the Industry 54:05

8M ago54:05

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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 a…

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Hang Back, It's Snowplow Season 42:35

9M ago42:35

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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 conditi…

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Safety as a Common Goal 15:35

9M ago15:35

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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 indus…

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Safety is a Journey 38:20

10M ago38:20

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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin and Rob Destree chat with two of our past Safety Person of the Year Award recipients, Christine Groulx, Health and Safety Manager of 4Seasons Transportation (2022), and Dale Howard, Regional Safety Manager for Canada with Flying J Canada Transport (2024), for one of our favourite topics as an association: safety. In our convers…

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Exploring Safer Roads 28:36

10M ago28:36

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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin and Dave Elniski chat with Brenda Suggett, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP), for our first episode of 2025, or Season 2 of Steering Change, if you will. In our conversation, we focus on all aspects of road safety and ways Carriers and Drivers can apply research to their operati…

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A Year of Steering Change 47:57

10M ago47:57

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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin and Michelle Spacil (Steering Change’s very first guest), chat with Tim Bennett, AMTA Board Chair, for our special Steering Change One-Year Anniversary episode. In our conversation, we look back on the year that we have had, both at Steering Change, and at AMTA. Having an AMTA Podcast has been a dream for many years. We wanted …

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Mind on the Move 50:07

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**Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions around mental health and brief mentions of PTSD, past trauma, and suicide. AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin and Doug Walton chat with Kris Marks, founder and CEO of VĪV Mental Health, for the fourth and final episode of our special edition four-part series: Road to Wellness. These episodes are dedicated to t…

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Sleep Strategies 42:52

11M ago42:52

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AMTA's Doug Walton and Dave Elniski chat with Rodolfo Giacoman, Fatigue Management Specialist at the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), for the third episode of our special edition four-part series: Road to Wellness. These episodes are dedicated to the health and well-being of the commercial drivers who keep goods on the move 24/7. In our c…

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Fueling Health on the Road 41:33

12M ago41:33

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AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin and Doug Walton chat with Dr. Mark Manera, founder and CEO of Offshift, for the second episode of our special edition four-part series: Road to Wellness. These episodes are dedicated to the health and well-being of the commercial drivers who keep goods on the move 24/7. In our conversation, we want to help change the narrative,…

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Where Technology Meets Safety 25:27

1y ago25:27

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In this episode, hosts Kelsey Hipkin and Doug Walton chat with Justin Barber, co-founder of my-eforce, for the first episode of our special edition four-part series: Road to Wellness. These episodes are dedicated to the health and well-being of the commercial drivers who keep goods on the move 24/7. In our conversation, we discuss how technology ca…

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Road to Wellness: a Special Four-Part Series 0:42

1y ago0:42

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Steering Change: Helping you navigate the commercial transportation industry in Alberta, and beyond. Powered by the Alberta Motor Transport Association. Join AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin, Doug Walton, and many special guests this fall for a special edition four-part series: Road to Wellness. These episodes are dedicated to the health and well-being of the …

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Shifting into Gear for Winter 36:16

1y ago36:16

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In this episode, host Kelsey Hipkin chats with AMTA’s Cliff Litke (Senior Advisor, Member Services), Rob Destree (Senior Instructor, Driver Development), and Doug Walton (Senior Advisor, Member Solutions) to discuss winter preparedness as we will inevitably move from this stunning fall into the clutches of our Alberta winters, and with that comes c…

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Navigating the System 35:22

1y ago35:22

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In this episode, hosts Kelsey Hipkin and Dave Elniski (AMTA’s Industry Advisor, Safety and Compliance), chat with Deborah Nilsen, Industry Specialist, Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) - Alberta. AMTA is very fortunate to work with Deborah and her counterparts in advising on disability management in the workplace. In our conversation, we discuss th…

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Helping Employers Up Their Game 28:20

1y ago28:20

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In this episode, hosts Robyn Betts and Michelle Spacil chat with Craig Faucette, Chief Program Officer at Trucking HR Canada (THRC). AMTA has long worked closely with Craig and the THRC team, and in this conversation, we discuss our combined efforts to address the driver shortage, our collaboration on Western Women with Drive, and more. THRC’s rese…

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School Buses: Driving the Future 31:23

1y ago31:23

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In this episode, hosts Kelsey Hipkin and Kristin Picken (AMTA’s Advisor, Member Solutions (South)), chat with Katie Marchant, Area Safety Manager with First Student Transportation and Director with ASBCA, and Mark Critch, President of the Alberta School Bus Contractor’s Association (ASBCA). With the approach of fall comes the school year and a fami…

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AMTA’s Inaugural Industry Innovation EXPO 26:55

1y ago26:55

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In this episode, Kelsey Hipkin (Manager of Communications), chats with AMTA’s Terri Johnson (Manager of Industry Advancement) and Erin Horb (Technology Advisor & Hydrogen Specialist), to introduce AMTA’s inaugural Industry Innovations EXPO coming up in Edmonton on September 26. This event will invite attendees to explore the forefront of low and ze…

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Telling Industry’s Stories 39:28

1y ago39:28

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In this episode, hosts Kelsey Hipkin and Dave Elniski (AMTA’s Industry Advisor, Safety and Compliance), chat with Leo Barros, Associate Editor, Today’s Trucking, to discuss Leo’s history as a journalist, writer, and a former long-haul truck driver, as well as his love of storytelling and reporting on the stories that matter most to the commercial t…

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Across the Western Associations 52:15

1+ y ago52:15

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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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Making Industry Waves 28:05

1+ y ago28:05

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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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Impacting Change Through Advocacy 44:44

1+ y ago44:44

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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 21:56

1+ y ago21:56

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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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'Knowledge is Power' 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

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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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Training: A Critical Component to Safety 50:21

1+ y ago50:21

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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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Operating Safely for the Long Haul 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

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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 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

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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 49:03

1+ y ago49:03

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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 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

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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 59:38

1+ y ago59:38

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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 [email protected] 2024 Safety Person of the Year A…

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Everyday Heroes: Chatting with Truckers Against Trafficking 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

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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 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

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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 41:59

2y ago41:59

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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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Goal Setting: It’s a Team Sport 31:55

2y ago31:55

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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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Meeting You Where You're At 25:41

2y ago25:41

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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…