The recession that gripped Alberta when the downturn started in 2014, is likely to go down in history as one of the most severe the province has ever endured. It followed on the heels of the one in 2008-09, and was reminiscent of the two recessions Alberta weathered in 1982-83 and 1986. In 2018, the active Members realized that there was no immediate for ACTA support of the industry, and voted to distribute surplus funds to support economic recovery for those in need in the wake of the recession. ACTA became a Founding Partner with INTONOVUS Canada and Impact Calgary to help people start businesses.

History of ACTA
Alberta gravel truck drivers organized the Alberta Gravel Truckers Association (AGTA) in 1983 for their “mutual improvement protection and general welfare.” By early 1990, log haulers were added to the membership and the association name was changed to the Alberta Construction Trucking Association (ACTA) and all construction related hauling (gravel, logs, asphalt, soil, cement, excavation, bulk, etc) was soon included. The organization was very successful until around the turn of the century. Part of the reason for the decline? Alberta’s boom. Times were too good in the and drivers and operators felt they didn’t need a professional association to support them, police the industry, set standards, create a good working environments, and deals with issues. A resurrection occurred between 2005 and 2012, but with rates down, and young drivers not interested, or able to maintain membership, ACTA went into hiatus to await for industry to call for action.

ACTA Objectives

1. Unite members for their mutual improvement, protection and general welfare
2. Unite members in the promotion of safety and compliance for the public good
3. Promote harmonious working relationships among its members, other associations, companies and the general public/li>
4. Provide opportunities for the exchange of information and opinions with the public, governments and other agencies