As the President of the Truck Industry Council, it is pleasing to review the latest Heavy Vehicle accident statistics published recently by the Read more
Safety compliance a collaborative affair
Throughout May, the Victorian Transport Association collaborated with VicRoads, Victoria Police and WorkSafe Victoria, together with industry partners the Australian Road Transport Industrial Read more
Road Safety Remuneration Order
Road transport operators across Australia have reacted angrily upon commencement of the Road Transport and Distribution and Long Distance Operations Road Safety Remuneration Read more
Putting the focus on safety and compliance at Trucking Australia 2014
In today’s industry, we hear two words over and over again – ‘safety’ and ‘compliance’.
That’s why we’ve put them first on the Read more
The size and character of the Australian fleet
The Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association has entered into an agreement with the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS) group to Read more
Road Transport and Distribution and Long Distance Operations Road Safety Order 2014
For those of us with knowledge of history, May 1st was originally celebrated as an ancient festival to welcome the spring weather. In Australia Read more
Crisis or Opportunity?
The transport market remains tough – as tough as some have seen it. And, the regulators are circling – high profile incidents and Read more
Opening the flood gates on used imported vehicles?
The Productivity Commission has recently submitted their report into the automotive industry in Australia to the Federal Government, including recommendations for the transition Read more
ATA & Bridgestone honour hero truck driver
About a month ago, I was honoured to be elected as Chair of the Australian Trucking Association during its Annual General Meeting.
As Read more
New brake rules bring new benefits and new risks
First, some basics. Antilock brakes (ABS) act to prevent sustained wheel lock-up. Australian trailers have a propensity for wheel lock-up when lightly laden Read more