Archive for February, 2009

ANZAC DAY CEREMONIES

Friday, February 20th, 2009

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

On Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April, spend some time remembering the men and women who fell to defend our country and our freedoms.

The following list is of the major services that will be held close by on the Gold Coast. (more…)

ATC09 sessions cleared to focus on new crash study

Friday, February 13th, 2009

The ATA has cleared almost half a day from the 2009 Australian Trucking Convention program to focus on the results of the new crash study released by Australia’s key truck insurer, NTI.

The author of the NTI crash study, Owen Driscoll, will present his findings to ATC09 on the morning of Thursday 23 April.

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Nominate an Industry Legend - Time Is Running Out

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Nominations for the 2009 National Trucking Industry Awards are still open. It’s your chance to nominate someone who has contributed to making our industry great. (more…)

Exhibitor Story: Michelin Energy Tyres on Show

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

With fuel being the largest contributor to overall long haul operating costs, Michelin’s Energy range is designed to reduce fuel consumption between 5% and 10% - enough to pay for themselves in as little as 18 months of long-haul trucking! (more…)

Exhibitor Story: Clean Oil- Key to Engine Life and Cost Saving

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Today’s low-emission regulations have contributed to the development of engines that don’t pollute the atmosphere, but do cause excess oil related engine wear. (more…)