Trucking Operators: Review Security For Vehicles and Staff
December 20, 2016
The Australian Trucking Association has urged trucking operators to review security for their vehicles and staff following what appears to be a terrorist attack in Berlin this morning. Australia is not immune from terrorism. If you are in the industry and see something that doesn’t add up, contact the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 […]
Read this news articleNew CEO for Peak Trucking Body
December 6, 2016
The Australian Trucking Association has appointed the former CEO of the Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Ben Maguire, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The ATA is the peak body representing the trucking industry. Its members include state and sector trucking associations, major logistics companies and businesses with leading expertise in truck technology. The ATA represents […]
Read this news articleTruckSafe Commended for it’s Excellence
December 2, 2016
The ATA’s TruckSafe accreditation program was presented with a Special Commendation Award for Excellence in Professional Development at the CILT 2016 Awards Evening. The Commendation Award recognises that the TruckSafe program has demonstrated exceptional commitment for more than 20 years in professional development. Justin Fleming, General Manager of TruckSafe said this award was dedicated to all of […]
Read this news articleCOR Reform Passed Through Parliament
The Queensland Parliament has passed the chain of responsibility reforms championed by the ATA. The amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law were passed last night and include: • A primary safety duty that will apply to all parties in the chain of responsibility, including consignors and consignees • The extension of chain of responsibility […]
Read this news articleTruckSafe announced as industry finalist for professional excellence
November 18, 2016
The ATA’s TruckSafe accreditation program has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) annual awards for excellence for 2016. The category in which TruckSafe was nominated, Excellence in Professional Development, recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to the development of its employees, and in this instance, TruckSafe’s members. […]
Read this news articleNew TruckSafe modules and alliance with TRANZnet to enhance member benefits
October 20, 2016
TruckSafe has refreshed its accreditation standards to continue to provide best practice to its members, and is working to team up with TRANZnet to provide more member support. “We have seen huge changes in the trucking industry and improvements to our safety record over the years, and it is important for us and our members […]
Read this news articleATA Releases Seatbelt Safety Advice
October 7, 2016
The ATA today released a new safety alert to highlight the availability of truck suspension seats with integrated belts. ATA Senior Adviser, Engineering, Chris Loose says an integrated seatbelt with the driver’s suspension seat would comfortably secure the driver and in an event of a crash, reduce the consequences. Drivers have a range of reasons […]
Read this news articleNew Medical Standards to Improve Safety and Reduce Costs
September 12, 2016
The new truck driver medical standards will improve safety and reduce costs, the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Trucking Association, Christopher Melham, said today. Mr Melham was speaking at the NSW Road Freight Forum in Sydney, held by ATA member association Road Freight NSW. The medical standards are used by doctors conducting medicals for […]
Read this news articleWinners Announced for 2016 National Trucking Awards
July 7, 2016
The Australian Trucking Association has announced the 2016 winners of six of its prestigious National Trucking Industry Awards. The awards were presented at the ATA Foundation Sponsors 25th anniversary Gala Awards Dinner on the Gold Coast on Saturday. The dinner was part of Trucking Australia 2016. The winners are: Don Watson Memorial Award for conspicuous […]
Read this news articleNew workshop safety alerts
May 13, 2015
The ATA has launched a new series of trucking workshop safety alerts, developed by its Industry Technical Council. The first safety alert deals with issues caused by using incompatible airlines and fittings, while the second highlights the dangers of using suzi coils to connect brake airlines across draw-bar type couplings. ATA CEO Chris Melham said […]
Read this news articleTruckSafe members shine at National Trucking Industry Awards
April 8, 2015
The TruckSafe program is proud to congratulate all our members who were recognised at the 2015 National Trucking Industry Awards last month. The TruckSafe John Kelly Memorial Award went to Jim Pearson Transport from Port Macquarie in NSW. One of the founding members of the TruckSafe program, the Jim Pearson Transport fleet utilises real time […]
Read this news articleTruckSafe and truckCare join forces for a safer industry
February 9, 2015
The trucking industry’s own accreditation scheme, TruckSafe, and the Australian livestock transport industry’s quality assurance program, truckCare, have joined forces to provide a single streamlined safety program for the road transport industry. Beginning in early January 2015, truckCare will become a voluntary module of TruckSafe, with operators now able to use both programs under a […]
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