Most transport operators are aware of the perceived disparity between heavy vehicle drivers and the rest of the motoring community across a multitude of issues all motorists confront.
VTA encourages future leaders to attend its 2021 conference
Recognising the importance of training and educating future leaders, the VTA is encouraging operators to send their younger employees to its State Conference 2021, with a 10% discount on the full conference package for delegates under 30 years of age.
Surplus empty containers will cripple productivity
When most people think of national and international trade, what immediately springs to mind are trucks, trains, ships and planes full of goods manufactured, mined or grown here in Australia, and being sent around the country and around the world for people to consume and enjoy.
Border closures causing headaches for truckies
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in NSW, border closures are causing absolute havoc for truckies, with some having to wait up to five hours to get into Victoria – and authorities are scrambling to get these issues fixed.
AFIA honours industry’s finest
The Victorian Transport Association and members of the Australian freight and logistics industry honoured the winners of the 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards during a 90-minute virtual awards presentation broadcast from The Pullman Hotel in Melbourne on Sunday, 29 November.
VTA cements Executive Council team at AGM
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) formally elected Murphy Transport Solutions CEO Cameron Murphy to the council and re-elected President Mike Lean and Vice-President Dennis Ryan for further terms, during its 118th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 24 November.
Roads and productivity highlighted in Victorian Budget
Victoria was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and strict lockdowns and restrictions have crippled the state’s economy. The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has thrown its support behind the Victorian Budget 2020/21, which includes $1.6 billion towards road network and infrastructure initiatives.
Helping motorists understand truck blind spots
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and CityLink operator Transurban have come together to help educate car drivers and motorcycle riders to better understand truck blind spots.
Operators slugged with gate fee hike at Melbourne Markets
Transport operators are rallying in protest at a 137 per cent increase in gate fee card charges to enter the Melbourne Markets this year. Read more
VTA: Reopen borders to boost state and national recovery
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is advocating for the urgent re-opening of state and territory borders in the next steps to get the state and national economy on the best possible footing for a quick recovery from COVID-19.