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To find the TruckWeek 2010 event nearest to you, click on the relevant state below:
- National events
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Western Australia
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
National
TruckWeek industry issues survey
The ATA will use TruckWeek to launch a major online industry issues survey, to enable operators to provide feedback about:
- their business practices and performance;
- the regulatory and business issues affecting the industry;
- where the ATA should be concentrating its efforts.
Check the TruckWeek website during TruckWeek for the link to the survey, or subscribe to the ATA’s regular updates here.
The ATA will use the results of the survey to support its arguments on behalf of the industry and to help guide its plans for the future. The results will be presented at the 2010 Australian Trucking Convention, which will be held on the Gold Coast from 7-10 April. Convention delegates will be able to discuss the results in a special two-hour industry parliament. You can sign up for the convention now at www.ataevents.net.au.
Parliament House delegation program
On 24 and 25 February, the ATA will lead a delegation of elected industry representatives to meet Government ministers, Opposition shadow ministers and other parliamentarians to talk about the trucking industry’s priority issues, including:
- road safety;
- infrastructure spending;
- regulatory reforms to boost the industry’s productivity;
- the review of Australia’s future tax system; and
- climate change.
The delegation program will deliver strong messages to Australia’s political leaders about these issues, and will show that the industry truly speaks with one voice about its concerns.
The ATA will host a special briefing breakfast for MPs and Senators at Parliament House on 25 February as part of the delegation program.
At the breakfast, the Manager of Industry Affairs and Customer Relations at NTI, Owen Driscoll, will brief the MPs and Senators about the results of NTI’s research into the causes of truck crashes. Mr Driscoll’s briefing will dispel the myths about truck crashes and will put forward strong recommendations on how governments and the industry can improve road safety.
National road safety advertising campaign
ATA member organisation NatRoad will run a series of TV advertisements in TruckWeek, to urge motorists to share the road safely with trucks.
The advertisements will focus on three key points that motorists need to remember when they drive near heavy vehicles:
- trucks are up to 50 times heavier than cars, so they take longer to stop. Do not cut in front of trucks or drive too close behind them. At the same time, it’s vital that truck drivers do not drive too close behind the car in front.
- do not attempt to pass a turning truck on the left, because trucks are legally allowed to use the whole width of the road to turn.
- stay in view: if you can’t see the rear vision mirrors on a truck, the truck driver can’t see you.
NatRoad developed the advertisements in partnership with Kenworth and Kenworth dealers. They will run as community service ads on the Prime network.
Australian Capital Territory
Truck convoy for cancer families (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
| Date: | 20 February |
| Venue: | Convoy through Canberra, arriving at Queanbeyan Showgrounds |
| Contact: | For further information please contact 62971261 or |
Run by the ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group with all funds raised in the area, staying in the area.
New South Wales
Inspection of Thomson Bros Transport facilities and on-road tour (Dubbo)
| Date: | 27 January |
| Venue: | Thomson Bros Transport – Dubbo |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour with MPs Duncan Gay, Mike Baird and Don Page.
Tour of Ron Finemore Transport and on-road drive (Wagga Wagga)
| Date: | 15 February |
| Venue: | Ron Finemore Transport - Wagga Wagga |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour with Daryl Maguire MP.
On road Tour with Brims Eathmoving (Chinderah)
| Date: | 16 February |
| Time: | 2pm to 4pm |
| Venue: | BP Chinderah |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Geoff Provest MP for Tweed will be picked up by Ian Brims from Brims Earthmoving from BP Chinderah and taken for tour to BRisbane and back
Visit to Days Transport and on-road tour (Narrandera)
| Date: | 18 February |
| Venue: | Days Transport – Narrandera |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour with Adrian Picolli MP and Narrandera Mayor, Cr Wesley Hall.
Inspection of AJ Mills and Sons and on-road tour (Lismore)
| Date: | 20 February |
| Venue: | AJ Mills and Sons – Lismore |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour with Thomas George MP and Donna Harper.
Free barbecue breakfasts for truck drivers (Port Botany) with a healthy touch by rt health fund
| Date: | Monday 21 – Friday 26 February |
| Time: | 7.00am - 8.00am |
| Venue: | Port Botany |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Industry, business and political leaders will pick up the tongs and cook up a feast as they listen to drivers' concerns and their views about what needs to be done. Jointly sponsored by ATA NSW and the Sydney Ports Corporation.
Tour of Border Express with on-road drive (Albury)
| Date: | 25 February |
| Venue: | Border Express – Albury |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Albury councillor Alice Glachan to inspect premises.
Tour of Warringah Crane and Transport and on-road tour (Pittwater)
| Date: | 22 February |
| Venue: | Warringah Crane Transport – Pittwater |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Inspection of facilities by Rob Stokes MP.
Visit to Roadmaster and on-road tour (Riverstone)
| Date: | 22 February |
| Venue: | RoadMaster – Riverstone |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour with John Aquilina MP.
Visit to Cawdor Haulage and on-road tour (Camden)
| Date: | 22 February |
| Venue: | Cawdor Haulage – Camden |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour of the yard and introduction of the U Turn the Wheel program with Geoff Corrigan MP.
Inspection of JW Express and on-road tour (Maitland)
| Date: | 23 February |
| Venue: | JW Express – Maitland |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Inspection of the facilities by Maitland Mayor Peter Blackmore and councillors.
Tour of ToddTrans and on-road tour (Gosford)
| Date: | 22 February |
| Venue: | ToddTrans – Gosford |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour of the premises by Marie Andrews MP.
Tour of Port Stephens Gardenland and on-road tour (Eagleton, Port Stephens)
| Date: | 22 February |
| Venue: | Port Stephens Gardenland – Port Stephens |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour of the premises by Mayor Bruce Mackenzie and Joe Gleeson.
Meetign between local trucking operators and councillors (Goulburn)
| Date: | 22 February |
| Venue: | Carrick Hill, Goulburn |
| Contact: | Peter Waugh, peter.divallsearthmoving@bigpond.com.au |
Meeting of local truck drivers & council at Divalls' Quarry. 12pm - 2pm.
Tour of Bombala district and trucking issues meeting (Bombala)
| Date: | 24 February |
| Venue: | Talbot Transport and Monaro Logging, Bombala |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Bombala Mayor, Bob Stewart, will meet and greet both companies and an on road tour to discuss issues with truck drivers.
Western Parcel Express and on-road tour (Dubbo)
| Date: | 25 February |
| Venue: | Western Parcel Express - Dubbo |
| Contact: | Peter May, 02 6882 2818, management@wpedubbo.com.au. |
Tour of the premises by Mayor Allan Smith.
Tour of Freightlinx Transport and on-road tour (Tuggerah)
| Date: | 26 February |
| Venue: | Freightlinx Transport - Tuggerah |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour of the premises by David Harris MP and Mayor Bob Graham.
Tour of DECA Training facilities and use the truck simulator (Penrith)
| Date: | 26 February |
| Venue: | DECA Training - Penrith |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Tour of the premises by members from Penrith City Council – Cr Kevin Crem.
Meet and greet with Sonya Horney, MP for Wallsend (Wallsend)
| Date: | 26 February |
| Venue: | Daracon Group, 17 James Street, Wallsend. |
| Contact: | Peter Burke, 4905 7000, peterb@daracon.com.au |
MP to attend Daracon Group premises for morning tea and to discuss road and safety issues in Newcastle district with Peter Burke from Daracon Group.
McGrath Newcastle meeting with Jodi McKay (Carrington, Newcastle)
| Date: | 27 February |
| Venue: | McGrath Newcastle, Elisabeth Street, Carrington |
| Contact: | Tony McGrath, 4961 1355, tony@mcgrathnewcastle.com.au |
Morning tea with Jodi McKay. MP for Newcastle, discussing issues with the road transport industry and an on road tour.
Inspection & Drive Herb Blanchard Haulage (Grafton)
| Date: | 27 February |
| Venue: | Herb Blanchard Haulage, 373 Fry Street, Grafton |
| Contact: | Robert Blanchard, robertb@blanchard.com.au |
Information afternoon from 3pm-5pm at Herb Blanchard Haulage Premises. Mayor of Clarence Valley Council, Richie Williamson, State MP Steve Cansdell have been invited for the event. Information will be available to the public and a drive will be undertaken by the mayor and local MP.
Visit to Tamex Transport and on-road tour (Tamworth)
| Date: | 1 March |
| Venue: | Tamex Transport – Tamworth |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Visit to the yard with Peter Draper MP.
Inspection of South East Fibre Exports Weighbridge and on-road tour (Bega)
| Date: | 2 March - 7am |
| Venue: | South East Fibre Exports (SEFE) – Bega |
| Contact: | Jeff Johnston, ATA NSW, johnstonj@atatruck.net.au |
Inspection by Andrew Constance MP.
For more information on these and other TruckWeek events in New South Wales contact ATA NSW on (02) 9571 8600.
Victoria
Visit to Ryan's Transport (Leongatha)
| Date: | 16 February |
| Venue: | Ryan's Transport, Ashenden St, Leongatha |
| Contact: | Melanie Ryan, 03 5662 2430, ryansbricks@netspace.net.au |
Leader of the Nationals and local member Peter Ryan MP will attend the Ryans Transport depot in Leongatha to discuss issues of importance of trucking with local transport operators.
Visit to Don Watson Transport (Bacchus Marsh)
| Date: | 26 February |
| Venue: | Don Watson Transport - Bacchus Marsh |
| Contact: | Noelene Watson, noelene@donwatson.com.au |
Visit to Don Watson Transport by the Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Ports, the Hon Don Nardella MP, and the Mayor of Moorabool, Cr Pat Toohey.
Don Watson Transport's fleet comprises more than 70 line haul prime movers, a fleet of rigid vehicles for dedicated local deliveries and more than 100 data logged refrigerated pantechnicons, B-doubles, container trailers and stock crates. The company's fleet is based over four depots in Melbourne, Wodonga, Sydney and Brisbane, to provide its customers with the most efficient service possible.
VTA and Linfox truck safety demonstration (Essendon Fields)
| Date: | 26 February |
| Venue: | Linfox HQ, Essendon Flields, Melbourne |
| Contact: | Lucille Degenhardt, 03 9646 8590, lucille@vta.com.au |
As part of Truck Week, the VTA and Linfox are combining to present an overview of the latest State-of-the-Art Vehicle Management System. Special guests from the T&L Industry, Government, WorkSafe, Victoria Police and Local Councillors have been invited.
Trucks at the showgrounds (Ballarat)
| Time: | 8.00am - 1.00pm |
| Date: | 28 February |
| Venue: | Ballarat Showgrounds, Creswick Road, Wendouree |
| Contact: | Bob Taylor, robert.taylor@police.vic.gov.au |
Sundays are market days at the Ballarat Showgrounds, but visitors to the market on 28 February will be able to take away vital road safety tips as well.
The Ballarat Committee of the ATA will provide visitors with information about sharing the road safely with trucks. There will be owner-drivers and operators on hand to answer questions about the trucking industry, a static display of prime movers from the Ballarat area, and medical staff doing free health checks for drivers and their families. The event will also include a Vicroads information centre.
Queensland
TruckWeek Awareness afternoon and tour (Warwick)
| Date: | 25 February |
| Venue: | Across the Warwick township |
| Contact: | Jan Pattison , QTA, jan@qta.com.au |
Warwick Transport operators have organised a Truck Week afternoon with invites to local community reps, schools, and politicians. A few of the community members have accepted rides in trucks so that they can gain first hand experience from a truckies view.
Industry overview and facility tour (Brisbane)
| Date: | 26 February |
| Venue: | Simon National Carriers - Carole Park |
| Contact: | Merry Manton, Simon National Carriers, merrymanton@simon.com.au |
Inspection of Simon National Carrier's state of the art facility by members of parliament and local councillors.
For more information on TruckWeek events in Queensland contact the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) on (07) 3394 4388.
South Australia
For more information on TruckWeek events in South Australia contact the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) on (08) 8445 8177.
Western Australia
For more information on TruckWeek events in Western Australia contact the Transport Forum Western Australia on (08) 9355 3022.
Tasmania
Northern Territory
For more information on TruckWeek events in the Northern Territory contact the ATA NT on (08) 8947 7161.
