New TruckSafe Protocols Will Support Truckies

April 1, 2020

          The Australian Trucking Association has today welcomed new protocols to that implement the National Cabinet decision to keep truck stops and roadhouses open. The protocols were released by National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications. “The ATA and our members have been pushing for […]

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2020 Trucking Industry National Award Finalists Announced

          The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today announced the finalists for the 2020 National Trucking Industry Awards, recognising businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond the requirements of their role to improve their workplace and the industry. “While we are in the midst of unprecedented and stressful times, […]

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Truck Stops Can and Must Stay Open

March 31, 2020

          The National Cabinet’s decision that truck stops can stay open recognises that truck drivers are essential workers and deserve support, Australian Trucking Association Chair Geoff Crouch said today. Last night (30 March), the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee and the National Cabinet approved an exemption for roadhouses, dedicated truck stop […]

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Trucking Industry Welcomes Jobkeeper Payments

March 30, 2020

          The Australian Government’s new JobKeeper payments will support trucking businesses – including up to 28,900 owner drivers – that experience substantial falls in turnover, Australian Trucking Association Chair Geoff Crouch said today. The Australian Trucking Association and its member associations collectively represent the businesses and people of the Australian trucking […]

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Truckies Denied Access to Toilets

March 27, 2020

          Truck drivers must not be denied access to toilet and shower facilities, Australian Trucking Association (ATA) Chair, Geoff Crouch said today. “In a time where truck drivers are working harder than ever to deliver essential goods to communities across the country, we’re being told that they cannot access the proper […]

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Trucking Industry Critical, Governments Agree

March 26, 2020

          The Australian, state and territory governments have confirmed the critical role of the freight sector, including trucking, in providing essential supplies of food, medicine and goods. During a meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Council to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the country’s transport sector, Australia’s transport, infrastructure […]

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Trucking Industry Welcomes Action on Driver Medicals

March 25, 2020

          The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has thanked the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator for its response to industry feedback, in today announcing changes to the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme medical and face-to-face audit requirements. “Many truck drivers, including drivers who operate under NHVAS fatigue accreditation are required to have regular […]

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Extend Truck Drivers Medicals

          The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), dangerous goods regulators and driver licensing authorities should extend all full-term truck driver medical certificates by six months, Australian Trucking Association Chair Geoff Crouch said today. The Mr Crouch made the call after the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) announced an effective six month […]

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Trucking Industry Welcomes Economic Package

March 22, 2020

          The Government’s second coronavirus economic package will support trucking operators and deliver business confidence, Australian Trucking Association Chair Geoff Crouch said today. The Australian Trucking Association and its member associations collectively represent the businesses and people of the Australian trucking industry. Together, the ATA and its members are committed to […]

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Supermarket Curfews Tumble in NSW, Victoria

March 20, 2020

          The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has congratulated the NSW and Victorian governments on removing local government supermarket curfews, which will help the trucking industry and supermarkets restock. The ATA and its member associations collectively represent the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. Together, the ATA and […]

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Trucking Industry Hails Queensland Supermarket Curfew Reforms

March 18, 2020

          The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has congratulated the Queensland Government on its supermarket curfew reforms and has called on the other states to roll out similar laws. The ATA and its member associations collectively represent the 50,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry. Together, the ATA and […]

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Trucking Australia 2020 Cancelled

March 13, 2020

          The Australian Trucking Association has cancelled its Trucking Australia 2020 conference, which was to be held in Cairns from 1-3 April. The ATA board of directors made the decision this morning, after considering advice about the spreading COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to cancel Trucking Australia 2020 was not an easy […]

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