Making Industry Waves

In this episode, hosts AMTA’s Kelsey Hipkin and Robyn Betts, sit down with Shelley Walker, CEO of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada, to discuss how we’re making progress in the commercial transportation industry for recruiting and retaining women professional drivers, as well as Shelley’s background as a professional driver, and other issues affecting women in industry.If you want to learn more about the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada, visit their website or contact Shelley at [email protected]. AMTA’s Driver Appreciation Days return September 9 - 16, 2024. We are looking for some amazing volunteers to join us (while spots last), as well as awesome swag to fill the gift bags for the commercial drivers. Learn more on our website here.Registration is now open for our Industry Innovations EXPO, held in Edmonton on September 26. Learn more, register to attend, or apply for a trade show booth here. (Trade show and registration limited, first come-first served).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: Web: amta.ca X: AMTA_ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association Thank 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!