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 300 commercial
carriers, brokers, owner-operators and associated trades belong to
our association. Along with that, we are 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 on current issues/opportunities and their impact
on the industry;
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.
A collective voice in front of the
government;
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lobbying at the government
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escalate issues on behalf of members
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a resource for new legislation and regulation changes
Training seminars offered by the Association on Hours of Service,
TDG, HR, etc.;
Educational Seminars and Events such as Border changes,
EOBR’s, etc.;
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.
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 Group
Health;
Bi-weekly Newsletter with information impacting the industry both
in Canada and U.S;
and
Receive a weekly fuel surcharge.
Information Requests
The APTA staffs handle 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.
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.
