With the federal budget for 2022-23 announced, the Australian Trucking Association has made its pitch for industry funding across three key areas: roading, rest areas and a net zero truck incentive package.
Australia’s future trucks are common sense
One of the key factors to lasting in any business is the ability to change as new innovations come onto the horizon. For example, Big Rigs is available in different formats such as online and in print. The Australian Trucking Association is also constantly looking to the future and we believe one of the most exciting opportunities is electric trucks.
Celebrating Aussie trucking’s Covid efforts
The transport industry has done an amazing job over the last 18 months – a true credit to everyone in this industry.
Thermal efficiency for refrigerated trucks
Does the wall colour or thickness of a refrigerated truck effect its thermal efficiency? You may be surprised at the significant impact these factors – and others – have on a unit’s efficiency and fridge plant fuel consumption.
Hero outback truckie receives Highway Guardian honours
A heroic outback road train driver who saved the life of a man in trouble in blistering heat has been formally recognised, with the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) naming him a Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian.
TMC Online begins today
Almost 400 trucking industry professionals will meet today, with the Australian Trucking Association’s online Technology and Maintenance Conference now live.
Building the next generation of leaders
As our industry deals with new and evolving challenges, it has never been more important to build a strong and productive workforce.
Melissa Weller joins HHTS
After her resignation from the ATA was announced last week, Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) has revealed Melissa Weller will be joining its team.
Three senior staffers resign from ATA
Following the surprise resignation of ATA CEO Andrew McKellar earlier this week, after just five months in the job, another two directors have called time on their roles with the association.
Australia falls behind on greener trucks: ATA
According to a new analysis from the Australian Trucking Association (ATA), Australia’s “out of date truck width rules” are restricting the availability of zero emission trucks down under.