Media releases
ATA opens technical award nominations and introduces new training, sustainability sponsors
The Australian Trucking Association has opened nominations for its technical and training awards and its new National Sustainability Award, sponsored by Michelin Australia. The awards will be presented on 14 October 2026 at the ATA’s Technology and Maintenance...
Australian Trucking Association welcomes new members
The Australian Trucking Association is welcoming two new association members: the National Road Freighters Association (NRFA) and the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA). The ATA is a united voice for its members on trucking issues of national...
Trucking industry welcomes fuel tax relief extension
The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that it will extend its fuel excise and truck road user charge relief to the end of July, but with new rates. From 1 July, fuel excise will be 16 cents per litre lower than its normal...
Extend fuel excise, road user charge reductions
The Australian Government should extend its reductions to fuel excise and the truck road user charge beyond their 30 June end date, Australian Trucking Association CEO Mathew Munro said today. The ATA is a united voice for its members on trucking issues of national...
Trucking industry backs WA bill to improve train lighting
The trucking industry has urged the Western Australian Parliament to pass a private member’s bill that would mandate minimum lighting standards for trains. The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and Western Roads Federation (WRF) made the call today, ahead of the...
2026 National Trucking Industry Award winners announced
The Australian Trucking Association has announced the winners of the 2026 National Trucking Industry Awards. The ATA represents the 60,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry and each year recognises industry excellence through its award...
ATA announces major new sponsor for its Future Leaders program
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today announced the relaunch of its award-winning Future Leaders’ Forum (FLF) program, supported by new major sponsor Geotab. The Future Leaders’ Forum is a professional development program targeted at future leaders of...
Trucking industry win: budget keeps fuel tax credits
In a win for the trucking industry, the federal budget has kept the industry’s fuel tax credits despite a Productivity Commission plan to abolish the scheme. Australian Trucking Association Chair Mark Parry thanked the Government for listening to the industry’s...
ATA launches safety around trucks campaign for Truck Week
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today announced the relaunch of its iconic SafeT360 campaign, aimed at educating car drivers on how to safely share the road with trucks. The campaign, which is featured on the SafeT360 website, will roll out in the...
2026 National Trucking Industry Award finalists announced
The Australian Trucking Association has today announced the finalists for the 2026 National Trucking Industry Awards. The ATA represents the 60,000 businesses and 200,000 people in the Australian trucking industry and each year recognises industry excellence through...