Shifting Gears Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/shifting-gears Behind the romance of long-haul trucking where travel, freedom and a sense of wanderlust draws a sense of escapism for those who choose a career riding the open road, lies a different story. There are kinks in the armor of the Professional Trucking industry. Shifting Gears, the Future of the Professional Trucking Industry pulls back the curtain to expose the challenges, hardships and personal stories of those whose lives center around the pull of the open road. Alberta Motor Transport Association 2dbd90b4-3540-5d6f-a1e0-d48cfae48498 yes Shifting Gears preview en Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:27:09 -0700 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:28:11 -0700 https://amta.ca/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/md2-79WEebJqTS_7oNBIsEeHpyeM4qEdzT5max5FbIs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5OTMzLzE2NTEx/NzkyNTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Shifting Gears https://amta.ca/ episodic Alberta Motor Transport Association Behind the romance of long-haul trucking where travel, freedom and a sense of wanderlust draws a sense of escapism for those who choose a career riding the open road, lies a different story. There are kinks in the armor of the Professional Trucking industry. Shifting Gears, the Future of the Professional Trucking Industry pulls back the curtain to expose the challenges, hardships and personal stories of those whose lives center around the pull of the open road. Behind the romance of long-haul trucking where travel, freedom and a sense of wanderlust draws a sense of escapism for those who choose a career riding the open road, lies a different story. trucking, driving, trucking industry, Canadian trucking AMTA (Alberta Motor Transport Association) No No Drivers Wanted 1 1 Drivers Wanted full f2fc82d0-384b-4b5e-a4c3-65d199bddbf3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7fd6ebb We learn of the severe shortage of drivers faced not only by the Canadian trucking Industry but worldwide. Why can’t we find drivers, what can be done to attract younger people and more women to the industry? How does Canadian trucking differ from the US and what is being done by provincial and federal governments to help improve the industry?  We speak with Jude Groves, Board Chair of Alberta Motor Transport Association, Dale Howard, a 40-year veteran and current instructor and Doug Sutherland, chair of CTA’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on driver shortage.
 
The Series
Behind the romance of long-haul trucking where travel, freedom and a sense of wanderlust draw a sense of escapism for those who choose a career riding the open road, lies a different story.  There are kinks in the armor of the Professional Trucking industry.  Shifting Gears, the Future of the Professional Trucking Industry pulls back the curtain to expose the challenges, hardships and personal stories of those whose lives center around the pull of the open road.

About AMTA (Alberta Motor Transport Association)
We enrich Alberta’s transportation industry. Whether it’s raising our voice in parliament, designing cutting-edge safety programs or fostering collaboration between members, the AMTA is advancing Alberta’s transportation industry. As your partner and advocate, we’re your source for leading education, industry involvement and career development. Tap into all of our membership services, and take every opportunity to learn, connect and share your perspectives.

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The Series
Behind the romance of long-haul trucking where travel, freedom and a sense of wanderlust draw a sense of escapism for those who choose a career riding the open road, lies a different story.  There are kinks in the armor of the Professional Trucking industry.  Shifting Gears, the Future of the Professional Trucking Industry pulls back the curtain to expose the challenges, hardships and personal stories of those whose lives center around the pull of the open road.

About AMTA (Alberta Motor Transport Association)
We enrich Alberta’s transportation industry. Whether it’s raising our voice in parliament, designing cutting-edge safety programs or fostering collaboration between members, the AMTA is advancing Alberta’s transportation industry. As your partner and advocate, we’re your source for leading education, industry involvement and career development. Tap into all of our membership services, and take every opportunity to learn, connect and share your perspectives.

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About AMTA (Alberta Motor Transport Association)
We enrich Alberta’s transportation industry. Whether it’s raising our voice in parliament, designing cutting-edge safety programs or fostering collaboration between members, the AMTA is advancing Alberta’s transportation industry. As your partner and advocate, we’re your source for leading education, industry involvement and career development. Tap into all of our membership services, and take every opportunity to learn, connect and share your perspectives.

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About AMTA (Alberta Motor Transport Association)
We enrich Alberta’s transportation industry. Whether it’s raising our voice in parliament, designing cutting-edge safety programs or fostering collaboration between members, the AMTA is advancing Alberta’s transportation industry. As your partner and advocate, we’re your source for leading education, industry involvement and career development. Tap into all of our membership services, and take every opportunity to learn, connect and share your perspectives.

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