Consistent, mandatory standards for truck rest areas are needed, Australian Trucking Association (ATA) Chief of Staff Bill McKinley told a parliamentary inquiry.
New members join Industry Technical Council
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed two new members to its Industry Technical Council (ITC): Chris Loose, Technical Officer at the Truck Industry Council (pictured left), and Danijel Lloyd, Operations Manager at Step Global (pictured right).
Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway upgrades: Have your say
Community consultation is currently underway for future upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway.
Livestock handling training courses in Goondiwindi
Aiming to up-skill people working within the livestock transport industry in the Goondiwindi region, the Goondiwindi Regional Council will hold three one-day livestock handling courses from 22-24 August 2020.
Scania launches Approved Used Truck programme
Scania Australia is launching an Approved Used Truck programme, where used Scania trucks less than five years old that have covered less than 800,000km are inspected and those that meet the relevant criteria can then be sold with an additional warranty.
VTA calls for solution to COVID-19 cross border chaos
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has called for a resolution to the current chaos being faced by Victorian truck drivers who are required to regularly enter South Australia.
Nominate for the 2020 AFIAs
Entries for the 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards are open until Monday 31 August; and the Victorian Transport Association encourages any companies wishing to nominate to do so via the AFIA website.
ATA launches free industry broadcast event
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) will launch a free industry broadcast event featuring special interest industry stories and exclusive interviews from ATA partners and programs, followed by an interactive Q&A segment and the delivery of the 2020 National Trucking Industry Awards.
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MaxiTRANS increases production to meet heightened demand
Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, MaxiTRANS has revealed its plans to press on with increasing its levels of production to support heightened demand among its semi-trailer brands.
ATA boss Ben Maguire sails off to new role in navy
The CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Ben Maguire, will leave the organisation in late September to take up a commission as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy. Read more