Volvo Trucks and ATA Strengthen Partnerships

May 31, 2019

Volvo Trucks has strengthened its partnership with the Australian Trucking Association (ATA), joining the body as an associate member. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. “Volvo has a long history in transport and has always been a strong supporter of the trucking industry,” ATA Chair Geoff Crouch […]

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Trucking Industry Congratulates Coalition on Election Victory

May 21, 2019

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today congratulated Scott Morrison on leading the Coalition to an election victory and retaining government. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. “The ATA and our member associations look forward to continuing our work with the Government to improve the safety and […]

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Trucking Industry Demands 30-day Payment Terms

May 14, 2019

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has demanded the introduction of mandatory 30-day payment terms from the party that forms government after this week’s federal election. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. “The ATA and its members are opposed to government-imposed price fixing, but support practical and effective […]

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TruckSafe Delivering Fuel Tax Credit Benefits

May 7, 2019

Australia’s leading safety accreditation scheme, TruckSafe, has announced the program’s new standards are now accredited for fuel tax credits. TruckSafe’s world class business and risk management scheme provides accredited members with best-practice systems. “TruckSafe is proud to say we are Australia’s only heavy vehicle accreditation scheme that is approved under the Fuel Tax Act 2006,” […]

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TruckSafe Number One For Animal Welfare Standards

May 3, 2019

The trucking industry has emphasised the importance of strong animal welfare business practices, following the launch of the new TruckSafe standards and accreditation guide. TruckSafe’s world-class business and risk management scheme provides accredited members with best-practice systems, including an animal welfare module. “This is the only risk mitigation tool available for managing both animal welfare […]

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Trucking Industry Welcomes 30-day Payment Terms Bill

May 2, 2019

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed a new bill introduced by the Victorian Government requiring 30-day payment terms for truck owner drivers. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. The Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Amendment Bill 2019 would require 30-day payment terms for owner drivers in […]

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More Truck Rest Areas Needed, Trucking Industry Tells Pollies

May 1, 2019

More rest areas and improved facilities are urgently needed on Australia’s roads, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) said today. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. In this election campaign, the ATA is calling for new, more frequent and better rest areas that meet the needs of the […]

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TruckSafe Launches New Accreditation Standards

April 18, 2019

Australia’s leading safety accreditation scheme, TruckSafe, has launched its new standards and accreditation guide, giving all parties in the supply chain more confidence of compliance. TruckSafe’s world-class business and risk management scheme provides accredited members with best-practice systems. “With the recent changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law and the newly introduced master industry code […]

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Vale Professor Michael Coper AO

April 15, 2019

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the trucking industry are today mourning the loss of Professor Michael Coper AO, Chair of the TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council and former Dean of the Australian National University College of Law. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. “The ATA, TruckSafe and […]

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Geoff Crouch Re-elected as ATA Chair

April 9, 2019

Geoff Crouch has been re-elected as Chair of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) in an uncontested vote during the association’s annual general meeting in Perth last week. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. Mr Crouch was first elected as ATA Chair in 2017, and as the Director […]

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Celebrating the Trucking Industry’s Finest

April 8, 2019

The Australian Trucking Association has celebrated the achievements of the trucking industry’s finest individuals and organisations, at the 2019 National Trucking Industry Awards. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry and announced the award winners in Perth last Friday at the Trucking Australia 2019 Foundation Sponsors Awards Gala […]

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Road Safety Boost Meets Trucking Industry Calls

March 29, 2019

Today’s announcement of an additional $2.2 billion in road safety funding will help save lives and enable the delivery of important safety initiatives, Australian Trucking Association (ATA) Chair Geoff Crouch said today. The ATA represents the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry and has welcomed today’s announcement that the Australian Government […]

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