Trimac touts AMTA’s innovative safety, advocacy partnerships

An unstinting commitment to safety is a core value at Canadian bulk hauling and trucking giant Trimac Transportation. It is this commitment that puts Trimac solidly behind AMTA programs that fosters a climate of workplace safety and operational excellence.

In a recent interview Trimac Senior VP Barry Davy and Trimac Central Training Instructor for Canada Ken Arthur spoke about why AMTA is integral to Trimac’s operation.

“Trimac is a longstanding supporter of AMTA,” says Davy. “We are a member of the Regulatory Affairs Partnership (RAP) and a founding member of Partners in Compliance (PIC).”

“Everyone involved in Alberta’s road transportation industry should be active with AMTA,” adds Davy. “AMTA is really important to raising the bar, to helping attain a consistent quality of carrier operating in Alberta.”

“AMTA offers far more than seminars and training,” says Davy. “AMTA is also our conduit to the CTA.” Through our involvement with AMTA’s Regulatory Affairs Partnership (RAP) we receive exclusive information about legislative and operational issues. This information enhances our ability to operate more effectively and ultimately has an impact on our bottom-line.

It’s because of fleets that belong to RAP that Alberta is able to maintain a strong voice in government corridors in Alberta, Ottawa and Washington. Fleets that participate in RAP pay an annual fee and that funding is earmarked by AMTA for lobby activities on behalf of the Alberta trucking industry. This funding is the reason AMTA can take its place at the national and international table with trucking associations from other jurisdictions.

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