THE AUSTRALIAN Trucking Association has launched the official TruckWeek 2010 website, which will act as the central point of information for the event.

TruckWeek will be held across Australia from 21 to 27 February 2010.

According to the ATA, the event will bring together its member organisations and companies to promote sharing the road safely, the importance of the industry and its staff and trucking career opportunities.

ATA chief executive Stuart St Clair says the website will list all TruckWeek events around the country.

“We’ve only just launched the site, but we already have 17 events listed in NSW, Victoria and nationally,” Mr St Clair said.

Among these is a delegation in Canberra where elected trucking industry representatives will meet with political leaders to discuss road safety, charges and climate change.

In addition, industry, business and political leaders in Sydney will cook a free barbecue breakfast for truck drivers waiting at Port Botany.

Mr St Clair says the website will also be an important source of information and ideas for trucking operators who would like to host local events.

“We’ve got some great ideas for events that operators can put together easily to promote the industry, road safety, and the importance of their staff. These include inviting a politician to take a drive in a truck, speaking to a local service club about the trucking industry or holding a driver health day.”
 
“Once they’ve decided what sort of TruckWeek event they want to run, operators who are members of ATA member associations can then list their event on the official website, to promote their event and their commitment to the future of our industry.”

For more information about TruckWeek 2010 visit www.truckweek.com.au.