Opinion

The VTA was thrilled to recently host an Alternative Fuels Summit to tackle the important challenge of how our industry can start the important transition away from traditional fossil fuels. Read More

It’s no secret that safety is one of the most important issues the Victorian Transport Association passionately advocates for, featuring prominently in our deliberations with state and federal governments, members and other employer and employee representative groups. Read More

Victoria is taking big strides in meeting the challenge of a rapidly growing freight task. Freight volumes are expected to more than double in the next two decades, demanding a new approach to the way freight moves around the state. Read More

The future viability and continued safety of every Australian will be impacted by how this critical industry sector responds to the very real and serious influences out of our control. If we are to continue to successfully respond to situations totally out of our control, we need to be able to mobilise and shift resources quickly and in a safe and efficient manner. Read More

Some years ago words truckies used to describe the Hann Highway between Hughenden and the Lynd Junction included “notorious, dangerous” and a few others which can’t be mentioned here. Read More