{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Steering Change","title":"Our Voices Are Stronger When We're Together","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1008,"description":"For AMTA’s 50th milestone episode, we are discussing Women in Trucking.Host Kelsey Hipkin brings back Shelley Walker, Founder and CEO of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC), and the Founder and President of Know Human Trafficking, to the podcast to discuss Shelley’s history as a Class 1 driver, the experiences of women in trucking, mentorship, the significant obstacles and issues facing industry today, and how they are raising awareness for human trafficking across Canada.Learn more about the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada on their website: https://www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.net/. Learn more about Know Human Trafficking on their website: https://knowhumantrafficking.com/. Save the date for WTFC’s Bridging the Barriers event in Calgary on May 26-27, 2026Contact Shelley directly with any questions at shelleyu@wtfc.ca. Interested in AMTA’s advocacy work? Learn more on our website: https://amta.ca/advocacy/, or contact memberservices@amta.ca for Membership details to become a part of our Compliance and Regulatory Affairs meetings, and get in on the action.Registration is open for AMTA’s 88th Annual Conference! Join us at the Grey Eagle Event Centre on April 22-23, 2026. AMTA’s Annual Conference is Alberta’s premier gathering of those who challenge, drive, and shape – as well as supply and support – the commercial transportation industry in Alberta. Register for the event now and browse our sponsorship opportunities on our website: https://www.amtaconference.ca/. AMTA’s Award Nominations are also open. Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in the fields of safety? Was a trailblazer of industry? A supplier who turned your business around? A friend to industry? Or an AMTA staff member who goes above and beyond? They deserve to be recognized, and this is your opportunity to do so! Award-winner prizes include tickets for two to our Awards Celebration, a night at the Grey Eagle, and a cash prize. Nominate someone today:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iE8L3GDDd7OoNiNtMr4MNIR4m4jtOjXZF9dtCBeDOfQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3NDU0LzE3MDI1/OTE5MDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}