The Australian, state and territory governments must get serious about real reforms to deliver better access for trucks, said Chair of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) David Smith.
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Ron Crouch receives Australia Day honour
Ron Crouch, who founded Ron Crouch Transport, has been honoured in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List with a medal of the Order of Australia – recognised for his service to the road transport industry and the community.
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ATA appoints new CEO
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has appointed Andrew McKellar as its new CEO. After working overseas, he will return to Australia in early February and take the reins in mid-February.
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ATA takes the lead on road safety research
Research tells us the most common contributing factors to road crashes are human errors, with most crashes able to be prevented or mitigated.
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Converter dolly makes waves
From proof of concept to national industry recognition, the ATA’s Industry Technical Council Converter Dolly Project has had a significant impact in the trucking industry, revolutionising the dolly market.
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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.
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ATA welcomes Pacific Highway duplication as traffic ramps up
The completed duplication of the Pacific Highway will save lives, especially as traffic increases ahead of the Christmas holiday period, Chair of the Australian Trucking Association David Smith said today.
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Stay safe on our roads this Christmas: ATA
As we edge closer to the peak of the holiday period, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) urges road users to be cautious and considerate as traffic increases.
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Safety research partnership targets young road users
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the University of Newcastle have joined forces to fine-tune the way the industry is communicating safety messages to young road users.
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Reflecting on trucking trials and achievements
From bushfires and a global pandemic to lockdowns and a national truck law review, 2020 has been a significant year for the trucking industry, which has been tried and tested but has come out on top.
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