Resource library

Those in drought-affected communities now have access to a Drought Assistance Information Pack. The pack allows individuals, families, farms and regional and rural communities to access services and support to help them manage in times of drought and prepare for future conditions.

You can maximise the life of your truck battery if you follow the right handling and charging procedures for the type of battery in your truck.

ATA subcommittee the Industry Technical Council has created a safety alert on possible dangers relating to trailer brake interlock safety systems

This Guide provides brake and stability performance ratings for truck and trailer combinations, with varying brake technologies. It aims to assist the Australian road transport sector to achieve best practice in the braking and stability performance of heavy combination vehicles.

Certified Load Restraint Curtain Systems - the complete manual and procedures for compliance.

Are your trailer safety chains attached and fitted properly? This safety alert provides a checklist for retro fitted safety chains to trailer draw bars.

This safety alert illustrates the difference between the standard ISO wheel nut, and the ISO wheel nut with threaded sleeve.

A report published by ATA Foundation Sponsor Volvo earlier this year found that Australia has a professional truck driver shortage, but there is a strong support for industry action to find a solution.

Brake chambers of the right standard are a critical part of an effective brake system. This updated technical advisory procedure developed by the ATA Industry Technical Council provides information on acceptable air brake chamber build standards, a brake chamber compliance table, and warnings against seeking to disassemble a spring brake chamber.

An integrated seatbelt with the driver’s suspension seat would comfortably secure the driver and in an event of a crash, reduce the consequences. By providing details on what is currently available to industry, the ATA’s safety alert is intended to increase seat belt use and save lives.

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