Legislative change to the Fuel Tax Act 2006 to encourage regular maintenance of trucks is key to ensuring vehicles continue to meet emissions standards, regardless of their age. This was the key message delivered by Geoff Crouch, Managing Director of Ron Crouch Transport and Vice Chair of the Australian Trucking Association during his presentation at the Mercedes Benz Conference.
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06 December 2016
The Australian Trucking Association today welcomes its new Chief Executive Officer, Ben Maguire
24 November 2016
The trucking industry welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment to consult on options for an independent price regulator for heavy vehicle charging, the Chair of the Australian Trucking Association, Noelene Watson, said today.
The commitment is in the Australian Government’s response to Infrastructure Australia’s Australian Infrastructure Plan.
23 November 2016
Brake chambers of the right standard are a critical part of an effective brake system, the Australian Trucking Association’s Senior Engineering Adviser, Chris Loose, said today.
18 November 2016
The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed the driver education and training division of Wodonga Institute of TAFE, DECA as an associate member, deepening the close relationship of both organisations and their commitment to improving driver training and working towards a safe, professional and viable trucking industry.
18 November 2016
The ATA’s TruckSafe accreditation program has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) annual awards for excellence for 2016.
17 November 2016
In recognising the synergies between logistics in the military and the road freight industry, Geoff Crouch, Managing Director of Ron Crouch Transport and Vice Chair of the ATA, said the Australian trucking industry will reap benefits from the Prime Minister’s Veterans Employment Program.
11 November 2016
ATA Chair Noelene Watson today urged trucking businesses to contact their ATA member associations to get information on the unfair contract terms legislation before it comes into force tomorrow.
04 November 2016
The NSW Government should urgently consider applying point-to-point speed camera checks to all vehicles, the Chair of the Australian Trucking Association, Noelene Watson said today.
Media release: Castrol Vecton Industry Achievement and Craig Roseneder Awards celebrated at TMC 2016
26 October 2016
The technical and workshop industry recognised the achievement of David Coonan, recipient of the 2016 Castrol Vecton Industry Achievement Award, and Cade Robinson, as the winner of the 2016 Craig Roseneder Award.
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