Our Publications list

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  Making The Call on Road Safety - Truck Drivers and Mobile Phones Fact Sheet
   
  Getting You Started - Owner Driver Information Booklet
 

A great, free guide for anyone interested in getting into the industry with their own truck. Author: Peter Rocke

   
  Transport Security Awareness Program
 

The Transport Security Awareness Program, a joint initiative of the ATA and Department of Transport and Regional Services aims to raise industry awareness of security at both a national and personal level.

   

 

ATA Annual Review 2006
   
 

The (NSW) Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Long Distance Truck Driver Fatigue) Regulation 2005

   

 

Getting Careers on the Road - ATA Training Alliance

 

An overview of the programs of the ATA Training Alliance and its members, including "SHIFT", Highway, and Ready for the Road.

   
  ATA Analysis of National Heavy Vehicle Crash Database
 

A summary of the major crash issues as they relate to heavy vehicles. A 2005 analysis based on Australian Transport and Safety Bureau data.

   
  ATA Annual Report 2004/05 - low resolution version
   
  Infrastructure: Getting on with the Job - Executive Summary
 

A summary of the full report by the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), to which to ATA was a contributor. The report highlights the $25bn infrastructure backlog that exists in Australia, and the benefits for the economy if the needed investment is put in place. The report also recommends solutions for governments

   
Trucking - Driving Australia's Growth and Prosperity
 

A comprehensive report prepared by ACIL Tasman, providing key information on Australia's trucking industry. The report details the trucking industry's role in the freight task, contribution to the economy, environmental and safety performance, and a range of other issues such as regulation and road/rail competition.

 

 

  ATA Report 2003/04
 

A review of the activities of the ATA during 2003/04, including progress on key policy objectives and industry initiatives such as TruckSafe, events and communications.

   
  The Effective Life of Trucks
 

A report prepared by KPMG analysing the impact on trucking businesses of acquiring new trucks under the proposed changes to the effective life of trucks under the capital allowance provisions of the Income Tax Assessment Act.

   
  ATA Report 2002/03
 

A review of the activities of the ATA during 2002/03, including progress on key policy objectives and industry initiatives such as TruckSafe, events and communications.

   
  What You Need to Know
 

An overview of the role of the ATA and its business units, including Government Relations, TruckSafe and Corporate Partners.

   
 

Wake Up Call to Users of the Trucking Industry: the Chain of Responsibility

 

An overview of the Chain of Reponsibility, including obligations of various parties in the transport chain and relevant legislation.

   
 

Driving Australia's Future: Addressing the Skills Needs of the Road Freight Transport Industry

 

A comprehensive report and action plan developed under the direction of an industry working group which contains a wealth of information on skills and training issues within road transport, and provides useful signposts for future actions to address the issues identified.