By CRM Staff
Toronto, Ontario — March 7, 2019 — Albert Motor Transport Association (AMTA) hosted the grand opening of its state-of-the-art safety training facility located at the Edmonton International Airport, Airport City site.
The facility will serve as a commercial transportation hub for safety training development and delivery, research and technology innovations, and will help in strengthening education for commercial drivers across the province.
In addition to classrooms designed for driver education, the facility will also feature a five-acre training track manufactured to provide drivers with comprehensive real-life road experience and vehicle-use training. Simulators will also be available for drivers to experience different road and travel challenges.
According to AMTA President Chris Nash, the facility demonstrates the industry’s commitment to continuous improvement for the commercial transportation industry.
“For the AMTA, road safety is paramount. We are confident that this facility will help to improve commercial driver’s skills and enhance road safety for all,” said Nash.
“We are extremely pleased with the priority that AMTA continues to place on road safety,” said Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation for the Government of Alberta. “We are confident that by strengthening opportunities for commercial drivers to learn and improve we will be making our roads safer.”
The facility and training track are currently on seven acres of EIA land forming part of Airport City. AMTA has reserved 13 additional adjacent acres with plans to expand the facility as the association continues to grow.
