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AUSTRALIAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

New truck safety and environmental technologies on the way

Tuesday 16 February 2010

THE ATA claims Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and New Zealand will work to fast track new and emerging safety and environmental technologies for trucks.


ATA claims Coalition climate policy could benefit trucking operators

Friday 12 February 2010

AUSTRALIAN Trucking Association (ATA) chairman Trevor Martyn says the Federal Coalition’s proposed Emissions Reduction Fund could help trucking operators buy new, fuel efficient vehicles.


ATA launches official TruckWeek 2010 website

Thursday 04 February 2010

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


Fatal articulated truck accidents falling, but ATA warns more can be done

Monday 01 February 2010

THE AUSTRALIAN Trucking Association (ATA) claims while official statistics show the number of fatal accidents involving articulated trucks has fallen, improvements can still be made.


Toll Group's Paul Little recognised on Australia Day

Thursday 28 January 2010

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today congratulated the Managing Director of Toll Holdings, Paul Little, on his appointment as an Officer of the Order of the Australia in the Australia Day Honours List.


Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme debate to continue

Monday 30 November 2009

The Senate will continue debating the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). It adjourned last Friday (27 November 2009) without working through all the amendments proposed to the scheme.


HML not the right option for NSW grain road network

Monday 26 October 2009

The ATA has dismissed recommendations made by an Australian Government report into the future of grain transport on NSW roads as not workable under current state legislation.


Environmental best practice guide developed

Wednesday 05 August 2009

In conjunction with the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, the ATA has developed a new best practice guide to help trucking operators develop environmental guidelines for their business.


Rudd government delivers better, safer roads

Wednesday 04 February 2009

The Australian Government’s $42 billion Nation Building and Jobs Plan will deliver better and safer roads, as well as an immediate boost to the economy.


Critical step towards national trucking laws

Monday 12 January 2009

The Australian Government has taken a critical step toward national trucking laws, which could boost the safety of the trucking industry, reduce freight costs and slash red tape for trucking companies.


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