Resource library

The third edition of the ATA’s Conspicuity Marking Technical Advisory Procedure has extensive technical advice on the placement of contour marking tape, key material and dimensional requirements, and applicability to vehicle types.

This technical advisory procedure provides general construction guidelines for heavy vehicle side underrun protection devices that comply with the UN ECE international standards for motor vehicles.

The Safety Alert Compendium, chronologically collates the ATA Safety Alerts and other important brief alerts previously published.

This joint National Level Crossing Safety Notice from the ATA and the NHVR reminds heavy vehicle drivers of the potentially life-saving safety measures they must adhere to around rail lines.

Some of your devices – including handsets, navigation devices, telematics, antennas, medical devices and EFTPOS machines – may need to be updated or replaced ahead of next year’s closure to ensure ongoing service. Telstra are here to help you with the change and answer questions you may have.

The recent impacts of wet weather flooded roads and road damage is having impacts on all vehicles including heavy vehicles.  Reported impacts include wheel bearings suspension and wheels. 
 
This safety alert looks at the issues and follow up actions.
 

Developed by the ATA’s Industry Technical Council, the Drawbar Trailer Technical Advisory Procedure provides operators with consistent and clear, advice about the design, fabrication, and maintenance of drawbar trailers.

All procedures demand consistency, as Australia has a very diverse fleet with some equipment sourced globally. Therefore it is recommended that training should include different equipment which may be used across a fleet.
 

The ITC Technical Dictionary is a guide of common terms used in ITC Technical Advisory Procedures, Safety Updates and relevant documents.

This technical bulletin outlines the specification guidelines for rigid drawbar converter dollies. 

In May 2018, the Australian Trucking Association’s (ATA) Industry Technical Council embarked on an exciting engineering ‘proof of concept’ project, exploring further development of a rigid drawbar convertor dolly.

Through the work of its Industry Technical Council, the ATA has been alerted to a number of instances where newly purchased and installed fittings/airlines have failed to seal correctly.

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