ATA Tells Senate Enquiry: Focus on Direct Safety Measures

April 29, 2021

The Senate road transport industry inquiry should focus on direct, practical safety measures, the CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Andrew McKellar, said today. Mr McKellar was giving evidence before the inquiry in Canberra this week. “More than 1,100 people were killed on Australia’s roads in 2020, 170 of which were killed in crashes involving trucks,” Mr McKellar said. “Governments must press on with the safe […]

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United Call for Road Safety Redraft

April 20, 2021

Motorists and the trucking industry have united in calls for the Federal Government to redraft the proposed new National Road Safety Strategy to ensure it addresses the severe lack of government accountability and that it includes clear road safety targets. Responding to the draft 2021-30 National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS), the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) […]

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Australian Trucking Association Announces 2021 Plans

April 14, 2021

A new strategic plan and strengthening industry safety and productivity are high on the Australian Trucking Association’s priority list, with ATA Chair David Smith today revealing the association’s 2021 agenda at its annual general meeting. “In developing a new strategic plan, we will seek to clarify the role of the ATA, avoid duplicating the work of our member associations, and increase […]

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Government’s Must Rule Out Massive Truck Rego Hike

April 12, 2021

Governments must immediately reject an outrageous proposal to increase truck registration charges by up to 220 per cent, CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Andrew McKellar, said today. The proposal is in a research report developed by Austroads, the peak organisation of state and territory road transport agencies. The report includes a proposal for massive increases in registration charges for older trucks. “The Austroads report says that […]

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Government Should Implement Zero Emission Truck Purchase Incentive

April 9, 2021

The Australian Government should implement a temporary zero emission truck purchase incentive if low and zero emission transport technologies are ever going to become a reality, CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Andrew McKellar, said today. Mr McKellar’s call came as he released the ATA’s submission to the Australian Government’s Future Fuels Strategy – a paper that sets out the government’s […]

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Finding our Industry’s Future Leaders

April 1, 2021

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Daimler Truck and Bus Future Leaders’ Forum, a career-defining program that will shape the next generation of trucking industry leaders. Chair of the Australian Trucking Association David Smith said that in an industry that is constantly evolving, it was vital to have strong leaders who can build a stronger, safer, and more productive industry. […]

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Truck Dimension Rules Blocking Electric, Hydrogen and Cleaner Vehicles

March 29, 2021

The truck dimension rules must be changed to make zero and low emission trucks more available, CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Andrew McKellar said today. Mr McKellar was releasing the ATA’s submission on heavy vehicle emission standards. The submission recommends increased width and mass for diesel trucks that meet the Euro VI emission standard or equivalent, as well as electric and hydrogen trucks. “Australian trucks have a width of 2.5 metres, with extra allowances for equipment such […]

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Don’t Increase Truck Charges by More Than Inflation

March 19, 2021

Australia’s governments should not increase truck road user and registration charges by more than the expected inflation rate, 1.5 per cent, in 2021-22, the CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Andrew McKellar, said today. Mr McKellar was releasing the ATA response to the governments’ proposal to increase charges by 2.5 per cent. The government proposal would see charges rise by substantially more than inflation and more than many trucking businesses can afford. “More than a third […]

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Trucking Industry Drives Diversity Change

February 26, 2021

A ground-breaking initiative to celebrate and grow diversity in the trucking industry has been delivered in Cairns this week. Led by the Australian Trucking Association and Teletrac Navman, the 2020 Driving Change Diversity Program is an industry-first, bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds across Australia. “While the Australian trucking industry is well-known for its diverse types of businesses and career opportunities, this diversity is not reflected […]

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Proposed National Operating Standard Absurd and Misleading

February 16, 2021

The Australian Trucking Association has attacked the Australian Logistics Council’s proposed National Operating Standard, slamming it as nothing more than an anti-competitive tax on hardworking small and family businesses. In recommendations to the Heavy Vehicle National Law review, the ALC has called for a National Operating Standard that would subject trucking operators to mandatory electronic recording of driving hours and the location of […]

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Federal Budget Must Invest in Better Roads, Rest Areas and Bridges

February 9, 2021

The Australian Trucking Association has called on the Australian Government to improve road safety and boost industry productivity by investing in safer roads, rest areas and bridges. Today releasing the ATA’s 2021-22 pre-budget submission, ATA Chair David Smith said upgrading the road network would have enormous benefits for safety and productivity. “While we welcome the Australian Government’s existing $110 billion infrastructure […]

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Driving Diversity Change, Program Nominations Open

February 2, 2021

Following the success of the ground-breaking Driving Change Diversity Program in 2020, the Australian Trucking Association and Teletrac Navman have today opened nominations for the 2021 program. The 2021 program will celebrate industry diversity, develop diversity champions, and improve industry image, promoting positive perception of industry and encouraging new entrants into the workforce. “While the Australian trucking industry well-known for […]

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