Australian Trucking Association News

the ATA’s Foundation Sponsors, BP Australia, NTI and Volvo Trucks were crucial to the success of this year’s convention. Their continued support highlights their commitment to the Australian trucking industry.

Paccar Australia, the manufacturer of Kenworth trucks, and the Kenworth Dealer Industry Group also confirmed their ongoing financial support for the ATA during the convention, when they presented ATA Chairman Trevor Martyn with a cheque for $75,000.

The ATA would like to thank Paccar Australia and the Kenworth Dealer Industry Fund for their generous contribution. (more…)

Australia’s top truck driver and leading industry figures were awarded for their commitment to the trucking industry at tonight’s National Trucking Industry Awards on the Gold Coast.

The ceremony saw the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) announce the National Professional Driver of the Year, the National Trucking Industry Woman of the Year, the National Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Trucking Industry and the Training Excellence Award. (more…)

Australia’s leading truck insurer, NTI, has called for trucking operators to establish that their drivers are fit for duty, particularly after the weekend.

NTI’s Manager of Industry Affairs and Customer Relations, Owen Driscoll, made the call when he briefed the 2009 Australian Trucking Convention on the results of NTI’s new truck accident study. The study examined 325 major truck crashes that occurred in 2007. (more…)

Access Economics’ Chris Richardson has warned the tough economic climate is not over yet and has urged Australian businesses to brace for the worst economic climate since the 1930s.

Speaking at the 2009 Australian Trucking Convention, Mr Richardson said news that an upcoming Australian recession would be smaller than most other nations was little comfort. (more…)

The final program for the 2009 Australian Trucking Convention is now available for download. For the latest information on who will be presenting at the convention visit the Program section of this website.

And if you haven’t registered yet, you are fast running out of time. You can register online by clicking on the “How to Register” tab.

Time is running out to register for the 2009 Australian Trucking Convention. With only a little a week until the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre comes alive with the latest trucking advice and products, would-be delegates are being urged to secure their place now.

The 2009 convention promises to be one of the best on record, with some of the top minds in the industry converging on the Gold Coast to share their knowledge. (more…)

A social highlight of the Convention is the traditional Auction Night Dinner, where industry people bid on the little things like memorabilia, and on the big things, such as the Volvo Auction Truck, supplied by our Foundation Sponsor.
 
The Auction Night Dinner will be on Main Street, Warner Bros. Movieworld. There will be music, good company, food and beverages and a fantastic time for all.
 
Volvo Trucks Australia will supply an FH13 520 Safety Truck for auction. This sweet machine boasts all the latest active safety features and top of the line European technology. Record prices were paid in recent years and the proceeds have underwritten the ATA’s federal government programs on behalf of industry.
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Here are some of the key sessions at this year’s Convention:
 
TRUCKING DOWN THE LAST MILE
Local councils own and manage 80 per cent of the nation’s road network. They have been criticised for holding back road transport reforms by denying access to local roads for freight efficient vehicles.
 
HOW TO CLAIM THE 30 PER CENT INVESTMENT ALLOWANCE
The facts about the Government’s new 30 per cent investment allowance, including case studies about how the commercial arrangements used in the industry can affect your ability to claim the allowance.
 
SUCCESSION PLANNING AND PROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL ASSETS
Hear critical business advice for every trucking company owner, including how to set up the best structure for your business, separating risk from non-risk assets, and succession planning options.
 
SAFETY, RISK AND GOOD BUSINESS
The Dean of Law at the Australian National University and independent Chair of the TruckSafe Industry Accreditation Council on industry accreditation and risk management for every trucking business.
 
WHAT REALLY CAUSES TRUCK CRASHES
NTI’s 2009 Major Accident Investigation Report on the causes of truck accidents will surprise governments and the media – but will they listen?
 
PORTS AND URBAN CONGESTION
The Sydney Ports Corporation is responsible for the most ambitious ports reform program initiated in NSW, the Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy. There will be implications for all ports in Australia.
 
LABOUR MARKET CHALLENGES – POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Hear about government/industry programs that are helping companies to establish ways for young people to enter the industry and to upskill staff who have lots of experience but no recognised qualifications.

You have the opportunity to purchase an Australian Trucking Convention polo shirt, but only until Wednesday 18 March. Shirts will only be available by pre-order. (more…)

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…)