Beyond Compliance: Safety Technology in the Industry

AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin, Dave Elniski, and Andy Barnes chat with Steve Keppler, Co-Director of Scopelitis Transportation Consulting.In our conversation, we discuss voluntary safety programs like Beyond Compliance and how facilitating best practices, safety management systems, training and coaching services, and new technologies can help carriers of all sizes to reduce collisions, empower drivers, and improve safety within your company.If you would like to learn more about Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, please contact Steve at [email protected] or visit the website: https://scopelitisconsulting.com/. If you are interested in speaking with Andy Barnes, expert on all things Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, please contact him at [email protected] you are interested in speaking with Dave Elniski, expert on all things Safety and Compliance, (or to ask him more about their fascinating research and white paper) please contact them at [email protected]. If you would like to hear Dave and Steve talk more about ‘Technology & Safety in Transportation’ live on stage at AMTA’s AMTA’s Annual Conference, join us on April 8-10, 2025, at the River Cree Resort and Casino, Edmonton. Tickets are still available on our website. The deadline to register for the Annual Conference or Awards Celebration is April 1, 2025.Distracted driving is a growing threat on Alberta’s roads, contributing to thousands of convictions and countless preventable collisions each year. At AMTA, we’re taking action to make a difference—starting with you. Through education, awareness, and a shared commitment, we can reduce distracted driving incidents and create safer roadways for everyone. Take the AMTA Distracted Driving Pledge on our website and show your dedication to driving focused. Together, we can change habits, save lives, and set a new standard for safety on the road.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 [email protected], 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: Web: amta.ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-associationThank you for taking the time to listen, we encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day!