Archive for February, 2010

rt health fund shows support for TruckWeek 2010

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed the support for TruckWeek 2010 by rt health fund, the transport and electricity workers’ health fund. (more…)

Politicians learn the real reasons for truck accidents

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Events for TruckWeek 2010 are continuing across Australia, with local communities, politicians and key decision makers getting a better understanding of the industry, road safety and careers in the transport sector.

From Canberra to Dubbo, Melbourne to Warwick in Queensland, events are being held across the country today. (more…)

ABC Riverland celebrates TruckWeek

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

ABC Riverland (South Australia) presenter Noah Schultz-Byard has used TruckWeek 2010 to find out more about the trucking industry.

Hitting the road with local truckies, Noah found out about their lives, their jobs and the challenges faced by the industry.

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Maitland mayor welcomes TruckWeek

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Maitland mayor, Peter Blackmore, has gained a better understanding of trucking, when he visited JW Express as aprt of TruckWeek 2010.

Cr Blackmore met with local trucking operators and the media this week to learn more about the importance of the trucking industry and the needs of local Hunter based trucking operators.

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More pictures from TruckWeek events across Australia

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Photos from TruckWeek events across Australia continue to stream in.

Following a wide range of photos yesterday (click here to view), Wednesday is shaping up to be another  huge day for TruckWeek 2010.

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Clarence Valley locals get into TruckWeek

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Northern New South Wales newspaper, the Daily Examiner, has helped the Australian trucking industry celebrate TruckWeek 2010 by interviewing local trucking operator Herb Blanchard Haulage. (more…)

Hino Australia Golf Day

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The ATA welcomes Hino Australia on board as the new naming rights sponsor of the traditional Convention golf tournament. Hino has become an increasingly active supporter of the ATA, its mission and its events. (more…)

Drivers urged to be safe on the road during TruckWeek

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Australian Trucking Association (ATA) Chairman, Trevor Martyn has called on all drivers to slow down and be courteous to other road users as part of TruckWeek 2010.

Mr Martyn said TruckWeek is the perfect opportunity for all motorists, including Australia’s professional truck drivers, to make a serious effort to be safe on the road and help reduce the nation’s road toll. (more…)

Queensland operators urged to get involved in TruckWeek 2010

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The Queensland Trucking Association Ltd (QTA) has invited its members and all trucking operators across Queensland to mark 21-27 February in their diaries and get behind the first ever TruckWeek.

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TruckWeek comes to Riverstone

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

“I was delighted during TruckWeek 2010 to visit the complex operations of Roadmaster Australia Pty Limited which has its National Headquarters at Riverstone” the Hon John Aquilina MP, Member for Riverstone and Leader of the House, said recently.

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