Hard-pressed trucking operators have been thrown a lifeline with the recent announcement by the NSW Government of a major assistance package, ATA NSW Manager Jill Lewis has stated.
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Australian Trucking Association advises trucking businesses to prepare for carbon tax
The Chief Executive of the ATA has advised trucking businesses to review their costs and freight rates ahead of the introduction of the carbon tax, and the 2.4 cents per litre increase in their fuel tax on 1st July 2012.
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Government to spend $140m on truck rest areas
The Federal Government will spend an extra $140 million on truck rest areas and other productivity measures over the seven years from 2012-13 to 2018-19 as part of its budget plans.
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National trucking laws get closer
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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Truckers to drown in a sea of paperwork
Trucking operators planning to use the Intelligent Access Program (IAP) in New South Wales must check they have permits to cover all their routes, including the last few metres off the road to their customers and depots.
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Transport companies must get ready
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has released a practical guide to help trucking companies better prepare for the new greenhouse reporting system.
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Truckers must pass on fuel increases
With the Federal Government's emissions trading likely to further increase the price of diesel, the already struggling trucking industry should prepare a system to get through tougher times, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) said.
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ATA calls for 900 extra truck rest areas
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) is calling on the Federal Government to deliver 900 extra truck rest areas on major highways by 2019.
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Blame game over Port Botany congestion
Stevedore Patrick and Sydney Ports Corporation have both distanced themselves from the severe congestion at the Port Botany terminal that caused angst among truck operators.
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Truck drivers outraged over more port congestion
A massive truck queue stretching for more than four kilometres at the Port Botany terminal has caused angst among trucking operators this morning.
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