A trial to measure the performance of an industry converter dolly prototype has showcased industry innovation, demonstrating superior capabilities when compared to other units according to the ATA . The prototype was developed following concerns […]
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 […]
The ATA has announced that 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 ATA, […]
The CEO of the ATA, Andrew McKellar, has issued a statement saying that Australia’s system for truck fuel and registration charging is broken and must be fixed, Mr McKellar was responding to the decision by transport ministers last night to increase truck […]
The ATA contends that truck dimension rules must be changed to make zero and low emission trucks more available. The ATA’s CEO, Andrew McKellar made the statement as it released its submission on heavy vehicle emission standards. The Trucking Association is seeking to finally particularly have the […]
The ATA 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 […]
Ron Crouch, the founder of Ron Crouc Transport, has been honoured in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List with a medal of the Order of Australia, in recognition for his service to community and the road […]
The ATA has announced. it has appointed international association executive Andrew McKellar as its new CEO. Mr McKellar was, most recently, the Paris-based Secretary General for Mobility at the International Automobile Federation (FIA). Before joining the FIA, […]
The Australian Trucking Association and the truck community are mourning the loss of well-known and respected trucking operator Jim Pearson Snr. “The ATA and trucking community are deeply saddened by the loss of Jim Person senior, who was an […]
With Santa’s arrival just around the corner and ahead of the peak holiday period, the ATA is urging road users to be cautious and considerate amongst increased traffic. “December and January will see increased numbers hitting the road to […]
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