Program announced for Trucking Australia 2019

The Australian Trucking Association has announced the program for its Trucking Australia 2019 conference in Perth (April 3-5), with safety, truck rest areas and the WA perspective on road freight all featuring prominently.

"This is an opportunity to join the nation's trucking operators and industry stakeholders as we tackle the big issues together," said ATA Chair, Geoff Crouch.

"Trucking Australia is all about collaboration and connection. 2019 will be a big year for trucking and there is no better way to get across all the issues and make sure your voice is heard.

"Delegates will join expert speakers from Western Australia and beyond to share ideas and develop an understanding of the role we can all play in improving our industry's safety, productivity and viability.

"Trucking Australia 2019 is not to be missed. In addition to informative sessions and collaborative workshops, we will be launching the new TruckSafe standards as well as a number of important industry reports.

"These reports will be discussed for the first time at our conference. You will not find them anywhere else."

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Deloitte Access Economics will present 'Regulation in the Australian Trucking Industry', insurer NTI will share its latest truck crash statistics, and supply chain recruitment specialist Labourforce will present its Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Job Index.

In a Trucking Australia first, the ATA is providing delegates with the opportunity to 'ask an expert' in the ConnectHUB.

"Delegates can drop into the ConnectHUB for a one-on-one chat with specialists from a range of companies, including Deloitte Access Economics, Labourforce, Seeing Machines and The Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities," Mr Crouch said.

Key program sessions include:
• A Welcome Breakfast hosted by Transport Women Australia and MaxiTRANS
• What makes WA trucking great, with Heather Jones and Glenn 'Yogi' Kendall
• The latest facts on truck safety
• The national truck law review, and how the eastern states can learn from WA
• What government-imposed freight rates could mean for your trucking business

The program also features collaboration sessions and workshops that examine key issues such as fatigue laws, driver licensing standards, access and permits, and truck rest areas.

Other highlights will include the Kenworth Legends Lunch, the Daimler local showcase dinner, and the ATA Foundation Sponsors Gala Awards Dinner, featuring the National Trucking Industry Awards.

"This is a chance to have your say on the important issues we're facing, build professional networks, and experience Perth like never before," said Mr Crouch.

Click here to view the full conference program or here to register.