Episode 14: Impacting Change Through Advocacy
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.
Episode 13: Professional Truck Driving Championship 2024
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.
Episode 12: ‘Knowledge is Power’
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 collaboration efforts between them and other organizations, such as AMTA, CVSA, and more.
Episode 11: Training: A Critical Component to Safety
In this episode, Josh, along with Rob Destree, AMTA Senior Instructor, Driver Development at AMTA, 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.
Episode 10: Operating Safely for the Long Haul
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.
Episode 9: Navigating Through the Challenges, and Successes, of Commercial Transportation
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.
Episode 8: Innovative Technology: For Carriers of all Shapes and Sizes
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.
Episode 7: Recruiting & Retention – What Organizations Can Do to Keep Safety a Top Priority with New Employees
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
Episode 6: Critical Components to Include when Building a Thriving Safety Culture
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
Episode 5: Everyday Heroes: Chatting with Truckers Against Trafficking
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 trafficking, and what our industry can do to help.
Want to learn more? Email marcom@amta.ca
Episode 4: A People-First Approach to Driver Training & Mentorship
In this episode, Josh, along with Kelsey Hipkin, and Manager of Communication at AMTA, 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 Events@amta.ca
Episode 3: Industry Advancement - Successes & Lessons Learned
In Episode 3, 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 initiatives are having in Alberta, and beyond.
Want to learn more? Email terri.johnson@amta.ca
Episode 2: Goal Setting: It’s a Team Sport
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 to learn more? Email wss@amta.ca.
Episode 1: Meeting You Where You're At
The first episode of the Steering Change Podcast is now available at steeringchange.ca and your preferred podcast platform! 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.