The transport industry has done an amazing job over the last 18 months, a true credit to everyone in this industry, writes David Smith, Australian Trucking Association Chair, in celebrating Aussie trucking’s COVID efforts. Read more
Increased Infrastructure Spending to Improve Productivity
The announcement of re-opened applications for projects under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program and the Bridges Renewal Program will mean increased infrastructure spending to improve productivity. Read more
Heavy Vehicle National Law Process in Disarray
A discussion paper released by the National Transport Commission and the reaction to it from the trucking industry associations is leaving the Heavy Vehicle National Law process in disarray as the proposals are slammed as totally impractical.
Shining a Light on Industry Greats
David Smith, Australian Trucking Association Chair, reflects on the way we celebrate the people who have worked so hard to make the trucking industry in Australia, what it is today, shining a light on industry greats and those looking to make it even better in the future. Read more
Getting Better Insurance Outcomes
The trucking industry has secured an important exemption from new rules for add-on insurance that will help the industry and its customers, making getting better insurance outcomes possible. Read more
Time To Take Action On Financial Pressures
The Australian Trucking Association reckons it is time to take action on financial pressures. All Australians rely on trucking, but what many Australians and our governments don’t understand is the financial pressure trucking businesses are facing. Read more
New ATA CEO
The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed Michael Deegan as the new ATA CEO. He replaces Andrew McKellar, who was appointed earlier this year and resigned in July. Long term ATA stalwart Bill McKinley has been functioning as Acting CEO in the interim. Read more
Making the Trucking Industry a Better Place to Work
Nominations for the National Trucking Industry Awards are now open, rewarding those who are making the trucking industry a better place to work and celebrating the inspiring achievements of committed individuals and organisations. Read more
Medical Standards for Truck Drivers Need to Improve
In terms of the assessment of fitness to drive, medical standards for truck drivers need to improve. The point has been made by the Australian Trucking Association in its submission to the National Transport Commission’s review of Assessing Fitness to Drive. Read more
Delivering On Driver Health
Melissa Weller is the Australian Trucking Association’s Safety, Health and Wellbeing Director and addresses concerns about delivering on driver health. Read more