Fixing truck driver licensing

The quality of truck driver licensing and training has been in the news since 2016, when the drivers of an overheight B-double blocked the M5 motorway in Sydney because they did not have the skills to reverse it. Australia’s transport ministers have approved a plan to...

Powering our future — together

The ATA is made up of ten member associations, each with their own focus. Together, we can tackle all the issues affecting the future of Australia’s 60,000 trucking businesses, whether local, state or national; operational, regulatory or political. Each association...

Empowering women

Join the team from Transport Women Australia for an inspiring discussion about how mentoring programs and scholarships are empowering women in our industry. 

Planning the industry’s workforce

The trucking industry continues to face a critical shortage of skilled workers such as truck drivers and diesel mechanics.  Last year, Industry Skills Australia set up a strategic workforce planning committee to develop a national workforce plan for transport and...

Securing the digital highway

Discover the crucial realm of cybersecurity in trucking at Trucking Australia! Join seasoned experts as they demystify the challenges of digital defence in today’s interconnected world. From protecting sensitive data to fortifying against cyber threats, this...