Owner-drivers links
Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA)
The Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association Inc. was formed almost a decade ago with the vision of becoming the technical resource for the road transport industry in Australia. ARTSA's activities address heavy vehicles used in all aspects of the road freight transport and road passenger transport industries.
ARTSA provides advice and support to members, regulatory agencies and other transport industry bodies.
Website: www.artsa.com.au
Australian Trucking Association (ATA)
The Australian Trucking Association is the national body representing the Australian trucking industry. First established in 1989 as the Road Transport Forum (RTF), the ATA provides public policy advocacy for trucking operations within Australia through research, lobbying and communication.
The ATA’s policy coverage embraces safety, taxes and charges, infrastructure, environmental and technical issues.
Website: www.atatruck.net.au
Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Australia (CVIAA)
The CVIAA membership comprises individual state bodies and organisations – namely the CVIAQ, and the CVIA divisions of the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce and Motor Trades Associations of NSW, SA and WA.
The CVIAA maintains representation with a number of agencies and is represented on a number of groups, including the Technical Liaison Group that advises the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board, Single Issue Working Groups established to review the Australian Design Rules, the Industry Advisory Group and Bus Industry Advisory Group and numerous Standards Australia committees.
Website: http://www.cviaq.com.au/Pages/representation.html
Department of Mines and Petroleum (Resources Safety branch)
The Resources Safety branch of the Department of Mines and Petroleum is responsible for administering the Dangerous Goods (Transport) Act (1998).
Website: www.dmp.wa.gov.au
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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (DITRDLG)
A department of the Australian Government, DITRDLG promotes transport systems that are safe, efficient, internationally competitive, sustainable and accessible.
Website: http://www.infrastructure.gov.au
Australian Livestock Transporters Association
The Australian Livestock Transporters Association of WA is an organisation formed to look after the interests of truck operators who contract to deliver livestock to clients throughout Australia.
Website: http://www.alta.org.au
Main Roads Western Australia
Information and enquiries about obtaining oversize extra mass permits and road condition reports.
Website: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTAWA)
The Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (Inc.) provides a large range of services to help members build their business.
Website: www.mtawa.com.au
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Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC)
SBDC is a Western Australian State Government agency focused on the development of the small business sector. It provides advisory and information services to the public and has a range of useful publications.
Website: www.sbdc.com.au
Transport & Storage Industry Training Council (TSITC)
The Transport & Storage Industry Training Council provides independent information to industry, training providers and Government in training and skills recognition arrangements.
The TSITC actively promotes training initiatives under the National Training Framework and Australian Recognition Framework.
Website: www.tsitc.asn.au
Transport Forum WA (TFWA)
Transport Forum WA is the recognised peak industry body for road transport in Western Australia, representing freight forwarders, furniture removers, long distance, heavy and bulk haulage operators, accredited pilots, recovery operators, school bus contractors and waste managers.
TFWA provides a high level of professional services to its members, lobbying Government, the Opposition and the various government bodies on a broad range of issues affecting the transport industry to achieve beneficial outcomes.
Website: www.transportforumwa.com.au
Transport Women Australia
Transport Women Australia Limited was formed by an enthusiastic group of women involved in various capacities in the road transport industry. These women shared a common view that women in all modes of the transport industry could benefit from a national independent organisation that focused on support of women and the concept of dealing with industry issues from the perspective of women.
Website: www.transportwomen.com.au
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Transport Workers Union (TWU)
The Transport Workers Union's first priority is to protect and improve the livelihood of transport workers and their families.
Website: http://www.twu.com.au
Trucksafe Accreditation
Once you have decided to become an owner-driver or if you are an existing operator, there are a number of programs that are available to help you excel in your business. One such program is Trucksafe - an industry-sponsored scheme that is recognised nationwide.
Trucksafe is a business and risk management system that is aimed at improving the safety and professionalism of trucking operators.
Website: http://www.atatruck.net.au/trucksafe_about_us.html
WorkSafe Western Australia – Department of Commerce
The department was formed 1 January 2009 and compromises seven divisions: Consumer Protection, Energy Safety, Labour Relations, Science and innovation, WorkSafe, Corporate Services and the Office of the Director General.
Website: www.commerce.wa.gov.au
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