The election of David Smith to the Chair of the Australian Trucking Association means there is a new man at the ATA, after the three year term as Chair of Geoff Crouch.
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The Need to Increase Diversity in Trucking
As the current crisis and an ageing workforce continue to put pressure on trucking, we need to be even more aware of the need to increase diversity in trucking.
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Why is the Australian Diesel Reserve in the US?
The Australian Trucking Association is asking why is the Australian diesel reserve in the US? It has condemned the Government’s decision to establish its fuel reserve in the United States saying it is a serious strategic error. The federal opposition has described the decision as bizarre.
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Pacific National’s Outrageous Action
By banning truck drivers from its toilets, change rooms and kitchens, Pacific National’s outrageous action is being broadly condemned by the trucking industry.
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Supermarket Curfews Have Been Lifted
The news that the supermarket curfews have been lifted in Queensland and Victoria has been broadly welcomed, and other states are being urged to follow suit.
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Ongoing Major Fuel Security Fears
Looking Out For a Bushfire Hero
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and Bridgestone Australia are looking out for a bushfire hero, aiming to honour truck drivers who showed selflessness and heroism during the Australian bushfire crisis, calling for truck drivers to be put forward for a Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian Award.
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Help for Trucking Businesses After the Bushfires
As the country tries to recover from the recent disaster, there is emerging information about the help for trucking businesses after the bushfires, which should become available.
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Bushfire Assistance for the Trucking Industry
As the fires continue to burn across several states, the government’s attention has turned to the subject of bushfire assistance for the trucking industry. In a teleconference between Michael McCormack, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development and the Australian Trucking Association, as well as a number of other transport industry stakeholders, the feds showed they are taking a consultative approach to responding to the current bushfire crisis.
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Future Trucking Leaders Lobbying Parliament
Road user charging, driver training, advanced emergency braking systems and payment terms have all be raised by future trucking leaders lobbying parliament in Canberra this week.
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