“Win win” as HVIA and ARTSA merge
In what is being described as a major coup for the heavy vehicle industry, Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) and the Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see a big change in the industry associationsThe MoU will see ARTSA reformat as the ARTSA Institute and restructure more like a much like an independent industry think-tank.
In particular, the Institute will continue to operate the ARTSA Data analytics project and this data will help them service the existing customers and any new customers of that service.
The reformation of ARTSA will see them discontinue corporate membership.
All existing corporate members of ARTSA will be encouraged to join HVIA, who will continue to offer its services to ensure continuity of representation.
The organisations have many dual members that will see an immediate direct and indirect saving by the rationalisation of member related activities, such as training, information, events, conferences, advocacy and committee meetings.
“The industry has been calling for consolidation for some time but it’s not easy to implement," said HVIA CEO Todd Hacking.
"This is a massive benefit for the industry and the HVIA Board and ARTSA Executive should be applauded for taking bold action in the best interests of the industry,” he added.
ARTSA Chairman, Martin Toomey said: “ARTSA members knew we had to change."
"This decision allows the new ARTSA Institute to focus our efforts on research and continue to make a strong contribution to the broader industry by tackling the tough issues that have often been overlooked due to the pressures of the day to day running of the association.”
John Drake, President of HVIA has been on the working committee to implement this change.
“This change is a win, win," Mr Drake said.
"HVIA’s technical and regulatory services will be boosted; the industry wins by saving time and money, and providing a single advocacy voice will make it easier for government, the regulator and key stakeholders.
"It also delivers a much needed research capacity for the heavy vehicle sector”, Mr Drake said.
As part of the agreement, ARTSA will provide its existing technical collateral to HVIA so that members can continue to access it.
The two organisations have also agreed to continue to work together collaboratively in the best interests of the heavy vehicle industry.
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