ATA releases latest Truck Impact Chart

Report identifies higher productivity trucks and combinations key to reducing environmental impact and boosting road safety

The Australian Trucking Association has released the second edition of its Truck Impact Chart, which identifies the impact of different truck combinations on productivity.

Developed by the ATA's Industry Technical Council, the chart clearly shows that higher-productivity combinations unlock numerous benefits, including fuel savings, reduced emissions, fewer trucks on the road and therefore increased road safety, the latter also enhanced through the use of more experienced drivers being behind the wheel of heavier rigs.

The ATA's Senior Engineering Adviser, Chris Loose, said the revised report made a compelling argument for the adoption of higher-productivity vehicles.

"The updated truck impact chart clearly shows that larger trucks can reduce the number of truck trips required to move a load of goods, reduce fuel needs, reduce emissions and reduce the amount of road space needed to move goods from A to B," Mr Loose said.

"When deciding what truck combination to use or allow on our roads to do a particular job we need to pay attention to the wide range of truck impacts in order to make the right call."

The updated truck impact chart compares different truck combinations and includes information on the number of trips required to move 1000 tonnes, plus fuel use, driver requirements, overall length, emissions, and the amount of road space required.

"Not only can bigger trucks move more with less, but they can do it with less emissions, less fuel consumption, a better safety record and with more experienced drivers who have to meet tougher licensing requirements," Mr Loose said.

Click here to view the full Truck Impact Chart.

ATA releases latest Truck Impact Chart

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