the perfect storm

The Perfect Storm

“When I first approached the ATA team about them creating a report on the trucking industry, I stressed that I wanted it to be positive, which might sound strange considering I’ve called the conditions facing the industry as ‘the perfect storm’.”
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new power plants from Benz, both diesel and electric

Australia Needs a Clear Zero Emissions Strategy

The electric truck industry and the trucking industry are stressing that Australia needs a clear zero emissions strategy, as the Australian Trucking Association join the Electric Vehicle Council in calling for the federal government to urgently introduce a National Zero Emission Truck Strategy.
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celebrating trucking people

Celebrating Trucking People

At the recent Trucking Australia 23 event on the Sunshine Coast, the Australian Trucking Association presented the National Trucking Industry Awards, celebrating trucking people and the good work they do.
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2023, will be a pivotal year in trucking

2023, Will Be a Pivotal Year for Trucking

According to the Australian Trucking Association, this year looks like being one where some big decisions are being made about the trucking industry, and 2023, will be a pivotal year in trucking.
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direct attack on the trucking industry

Direct Attack on the Trucking Industry

The latest report released by the Grattan Institute is going be seen by many in Australia as a direct attack on the trucking industry. It proposes getting rid of the current fuel tax credit system entirely and making the trucking industry pay the full fuel tax rate of 47.7 cents/litre.
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a critical shortage of skilled workers

A Critical Shortage of Skilled Workers

The Australian Trucking Association engaged government at the Jobs and Skills Summit on a topic, a critical shortage of skilled workers, which the road transport industry understands well.
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time to seize the opportunity

Time to Seize the Opportunity

According to the Australian Trucking Association, when looking at the drive to limit climate change, now is the time to seize the opportunity and make the transition to zero emissions.
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Heavy Vehicle National Law disaster

Heavy Vehicle National Law Disaster

2021 saw the reform process become derailed by the publication by the National Transport Commission of the review findings into the Heavy Vehicle National Law disaster, which met with nationwide opposition and were subsequently dropped. 
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