Queensland's major transport
industry association
Suite 1, 96 Cleveland Street
Stones Corner QLD 4120
Postal Address:
PO Box 325, Stones Corner QLD 4120
Phone: 07 3394 4388
Facsimile: 07 3397 9324
Email: admin@qta.com.au
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Flooding on Roads in Queensland (March 2010)
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The Facts About Truck Safety (February 2010)
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Delivering Australia's Freight (February 2010)
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Environmental Performance (February 2010)
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Careers & Training (February 2010)
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Fatal Heavy Vehicle Crashes Statistics - March 2009 (Nov 09)
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Anxiety & Depression Awareness - Fact Sheet by beyondblue (Sept 09)
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National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting (NGER) Operational Control Scorecard (Sept 09)
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Flooding on Roads in Queensland (March 2010)
This Fact Sheet from the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) includes some interesting facts about the damage water does to our Roads and to help understand the reasons behind road closures and load limits.
For the latest information on road closures and flooding around the south-west and the rest of Queensland companies can log on to http://www.131940.qld.gov.au alternatively you can contact the Department on 4622 9511 or email roma.office@tmr.qld.gov.au during business hours.
To read the TMR Fact Sheet click here to download.
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The Facts About Truck Safety (February 2010)
In the year ended June 2009, 222 people were killed in road accidents involving trucks, compared to 252 in the year ended June 2004 - a decrease of 12 percent. During the same five year period, the number of trucks on the road increased by 19 percent; the total kilometres travelled by the industry increased by 19 percent.
To read more click here to download full fact sheet.
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Delivering Australia's Freight (February 2010)
The trucking industry carries three quarters of Australia's domestic freight, including every item on the shelves of every supermarket.
To read more click here to download full fact sheet.
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Environmental Performance (February 2010)
Modern trucks are subject to tight emissions standards and are considerably more fuel efficient than vehicles from only 30 years ago. The trucking industry could achieve even greater gains in fuel efficiency and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through the use of longer, safer trucks on some routes.
To read more and to download a copy of the full fact sheet please visit the Environment page of this website
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Careers & Training (February 2010)
The trucking industry faces a shortage of skilled heavy vehicle drivers, due to the industry's ageing workforce, the increasing freight task and competition from other industries, such as mining. The QTA Ltd and ATA member organisations are working to encourage more people to enter the industry in driving, operational and management roles.
To read more and to download a copy of the full fact sheet please visit the T&L Careers page of this website
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According to the latest heavy vehicle crash statistics released by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) 90 people were killed in 86 crashes involving rigid trucks in the year ended March 2009.
The number of fatal crashes involving rigid trucks increased by 2.4 per cent compared to the year ended March 2008, when there were 84 crashes.
Over the three years to March 2009, the number of fatal rigid truck crashes increased by an average of 8 per cent a year.
The figures show the number of fatal crashes involving articulated trucks has continued to fall.
In the 12 months ended March 2009, 138 people were killed in 124 crashes involving articulated trucks. The number of fatal crashes involving these trucks decreased by 16.2 per cent compared to the year ended March 2008, when 183 people were killed in 148 crashes.
For a copy of the Fact Sheet, please click here
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Anxiety & Depression Awareness
Please click on log below for a copy of the Fact Sheet by beyondblue (Sept 09)
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National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting: Operational Control Scorecard (September 2009)
Please visit the Environment page of this website for further information
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Greenhouse Reporting Guide for Trucking Companies (September 2009)
Please visit the Environment page of this website for further information
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New Fatigue Regulations & Driver Work Hours
Commenced 29th September 2008
For a copy of the Fatigue Regulations & Driving Hour Fact Sheets, please click on the following link:
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10/03/2009 - Heavy Vehicle Fatigue Management Update (Latest)
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24/09/08 - New Fatigue Regulations, Driver Work Hours
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22/09/08 - Victorian Transitional Arrangements - Log Books to Work Diaries
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Vicroads HVDF document (attachment to above document)
EXEMPTION NOTICES (12 + 2 hrs)
For a (pdf) copy of the Gazetted government Exemption Notices relating to the new Fatigue Laws, please click on the relevant State below.
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Queensland Exemption
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New South Wales Exemption
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South Australia Exemption
Where to find further information and advice on the New Fatigue Regulations & Driver Work Hours
National Transport Commission: http://www.ntc.gov.au/ViewPage.aspx?page=A02314401400090020
Queensland Transport: http://www.transport.qld.gov.au or contact QT Heavy Vehicle Fatigue Management Project Team on 07 3253 4037 or email qthvproject@transport.qld.gov.au.
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For a copy of the Queensland Transport Intelligent Access Program Fact Sheet please click on the following link: pdf\QT IAP fact sheet - may08.pdf
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Planning for an Influenza Pandemic
The Queensland Government encourages all businesses to undertake planning for a human influenza pandemic. While nobody can predict when an influenza pandemic might occur, planning ahead could minimise the impact of a pandemic on your business, help protect your staff, and contribute to the local and national recovery. A pandemic planning kit has been developed that encourages businesses to understand the risk, plan to maintain essential services, and protect their staff.
All businesses are encouraged to make pandemic planning part of their ongoing business continuity planning.
Please click here for copy of article published in the Transporter News Brief in relation to the above.