Road Safety
The NTI has released its National Truck Accident Research Centre 2022 Accident Investigation Report. The report found in 2021, the overall frequency of serious truck crashes increased slightly from a Covid-19 related low in 2020.
You can read the report here.
AdBlue update
The Federal government says working with the ATA and other Australian diesel exhaust industry stakeholders helped it understand the issues surrounding the AdBlue shortage and formulate a package to address the issue. The government says it has put together a $49.5 million package over four years to secure supplies of diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue). The package includes:
Read more.
New projects to improve heavy vehicle safety & productivity |
Truck drivers who live in or drive through regional Australia are set to benefit from new Australian Government-funded projects targeting heavy vehicle safety and productivity. The funding is part of the Australian Government’s nationwide investment of over $34.8 million in 18 projects. Projects funded under the program include new and upgraded truck stop rest areas, widening and upgrading roads used along heavy vehicle freight routes. Go to the Department of Infrastructure website for more information. |
ATA partners shine a light on blood cancer
Bridgestone and Simon National Carriers are shining a light on Leukaemia and blood cancers throughout Blood Cancer Awareness Month and in the lead up to the Leukaemia Foundation’s major awareness and fundraising evening, Light the Night.
Each year, 19,403 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer and together, the two companies aim to raise awareness of blood cancers within the industry because of their rich links with the Leukaemia Foundation.
This week, the two companies launched an emotive ‘Better Together’ video to highlight their shared passion for the charity, highlighting why the Leukaemia Foundation is so important in supporting people living with blood cancer.
Watch the video here.
To find out more about Leukaemia and blood cancers, visit the Light the Night website.