Episode 62: Leading with Safety
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In this episode, host Kelsey Hipkin was LIVE on location at the Grey Eagle Event Centre in Calgary, AB, for AMTA’s 88th Annual Conference, to introduce a very special episode.
What separates the safest carriers from the rest? In this episode, recorded on the Grey Eagle Event Centre Stage, April 22, 2026, we explore what industry leaders are doing to prioritize Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), reduce workplace incidents, and maintain top safety ratings.
Our panelists for this conversation are Jeff Rosnau, CEO of Whitecourt Transport; Kyle Pouliot, Director of Operations at Caneda Transport; and Matt Cook, Director, HSE & Operational Risk at Arrow Transportation Systems, with moderator Laura Lunt, Board Director at AMTA.
If you have any questions for our guests from the Leading with Safety panel, sponsored by Tiger Calcium, or would like to learn more, please contact memberservices@amta.ca, and we will get you in touch with our panelists.
As mentioned by Jeff, learn more about AMTA’s Certificate of Recognition (COR) program on our website: https://amta.ca/cor/.
As mentioned by Matt, visit our Micro-Learn library on our website: https://amta.ca/micro-learn/.
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.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 88th Annual Conference a few weeks ago. AMTA’s 89th Annual Conference is already in production, and we look forward to seeing you all in Enoch, AB, at the River Cree Resort and Casino April 7-8, 2027.
AMTA has secured our dates for our 2026 Safety Summits. Register now for Medicine Hat on May 14 and Whitecourt on September 30 - it’s only $30!
Driver and Volunteer registration is open now for AMTA’s Professional Truck Driving Championship! (registration closes May 22)
Please note registration for both Drivers and Volunteers goes quickly. Learn more about PTDC on our website: https://amta.ca/event/2026-professional-truck-driving-championship/.
Are you interested in getting involved with the AMTA? Please contact membership@amta.ca for Membership opportunities and learn the value that AMTA can bring to you and your organization.
AMTA seeks to represent our Members in all facets of the industry, but that only works if we hear from you on the issues affecting your day-to-day. We encourage everyone to reach out and share their thoughts and ideas. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at memberservices@amta.ca.
Do you have an idea for a future Steering Change series? Message us at marcom@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.
Join the conversation at:
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