Welcome to the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association

What does the APTA membership offer you?

The APTA has been in place for over 50 years and we represent the stakeholders by being the voice of the road transport industry in Atlantic Canada. More than 400 commercial carriers, brokers, owner-operators and associated trades belong to our association. Along with that, we are also an effective lobby, advocacy organization, dedicated to the continued growth and strength of our industry. Individually and collectively, our members benefit from a wide range of services we provide, from training and networking to raising the industry’s profile and developing relationships with government officials for positive change.

APTA membership entitles your company to other benefits and here are some of those advantages:

Weekly information emails on current issues/opportunities and their impact on the industry;
A collective voice in front of the government;
Training seminars offered by the Association on Hours of Service, TDG, HR, etc.;
Information seminars such as Border changes, EOBR’s, etc.;
Products available such as Dangerous goods books, log books, etc.;
The opportunity to participate on Committees and make a difference in the industry;
APTA offers members a Group Benefits Program through Benefits Experts;
Bi-weekly Newsletter with information impacting the industry both in Canada and U.S;
Receive a weekly fuel surcharge;
Have your name in and receive an APTA Membership Directory.

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APTA's voice

lobbying at the government
escalate issues on behalf of members
a resource for new legislation and regulation changes

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PUBLICATIONS

APTA's newsletter provides timely industry news. A complete listing is available on our website. Members receive advance notification of this publication and receive it free of charge.

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EVENTS

Every year, APTA hosts a number of seminars, conventions, summit and workshops around the region. These include APTA's bi-annual Truck Maintenance Conference, bi-annual Transportation Summit, bi-annual Truck Show, Truck Driving Competitions, and other seminars on different industry related topics. Members receive discounted rates on fees for these events.

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Information Requests

The APTA staff handles dozens of requests every week from members and media throughout the Atlantic. Members use information provided by the APTA. The type of information includes general industry data, regulation changes, reports and publications. Members are encouraged to use this service to their benefit.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

There are opportunities to sponsor APTA conferences, events and publications throughout the year. High profile events such as our bi-annual Truck Show and Summit are examples of sponsorship opportunities, which are offered to members first.