Steering Change Josh Hannaberry

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/courses
Aggregate 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-training
If 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 
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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. 

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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 member of our executive board, and current Chair. 
 

Professional Truck Driver Championships
AMTA'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.  
 
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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 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.ca
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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, 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.  
 
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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 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.  
 
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