government finds its feet and moves forward

Government Finds its Feet and Moves Forward

Whether the political class noticed the fantastic effort and innovative thinking which went into the trucking industry and its success in keeping the supermarket shelves of the nation stocked though border closures, fire and flood, will be playing out in the next few months as the new government finds its feet and moves forward. 
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it’s good to be back

It’s Good To Be Back

The overwhelming sentiment among those attending Trucking Australia 22 was something along the lines of, ‘it’s good to be back’, as the delegates met at The Star, on the Gold Coast for the first national trucking conference since 2019.
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fresh challenges ahead

Fresh Challenges Ahead

New governments can be exciting, with a sense of optimism with fresh challenges ahead and big ideas for Australia to tackle. And the trucking industry has plenty of challenges! David Smith, Australian Trucking Association Chair writes that it is committed to engaging with the Albanese government to work through them.
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may you live in interesting times

HVNL Circuit Breaker

Rather than complain, the Australian Trucking Association has come up with an alternative, an HVNL circuit breaker, says David Smith, ATA Chair.
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it’s that time of year again

It’s That Time of Year Again

The last two years have made just about every transport industry get-together impossible, which has also reduced the number of awards nights in the calendar, but as the lock-downs lessen, it’s that time of year again. Nominations are now open for the 2022 National Trucking Industry Awards.
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celebrating Aussie trucking’s COVID efforts

Celebrating Aussie Trucking’s COVID Efforts

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.
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Heavy Vehicle National Law process in disarray

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. Read More
shining a light on industry greats

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.
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getting better insurance outcomes

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.
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