Who we are
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) is the principal Trucking/Road Freight Industry Association in Queensland, with members servicing all sectors of the urban, regional and long distance freight industry. Founded in 1907 as the Master Carriers Association of Queensland, the QTA actively represents members' interests and provides a wide range of member services on state and regional basis.

In 2007, the QTA celebrates the 100 year history of the people and the road transport companies who assisted in the evolution of the Queensland Road Freight Industry.

Latest News

• Flooding on Roads in Queensland - The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has released a Fact Sheet about the damage water does to our Roads and to help understand the reasons behind road closures and load limits due to the recent flooding in Queensland.

  For the latest information on road closures and flooding around 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.

• Brisbane Urban Corridor (BUC) - Trucks Keep Left Trial - The QTA has recently advised members of its consultation with DTMR in relation to the BUC.  The brochure represents advice recently received relating to the implementation of a six month trial to restrict trucks to using the left lane at particular sections along the BUC.

• TruckWeek - 21st-27th February 2010 - for more information on TruckWeek 2010, please click on the logo

• Safety Policy Statement - emphasises the importance of preventing fatigue, complying with the speed limit and zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs. For a copy click here.

• National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting: Operational Control Scorecard

• Greenhouse Reporting for Trucking Industry

• WH&S - Safety Management System for Small Transport Businesses - Document now available to be download

• Heavy Vehicle Fatigue Management Update

• IMPORTANT - New Fatigue Regulations & Driver Work Hours

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• Important Information:  Trucks are not Banned but Restricted (Brisbane Urban Corridor) - 13/04/2007 Transport News Brief

• 6.5T Front Steer Axle Policy - Guideline (Qld Transport)

• 6.5T Front Steer Axle Policy - Information Bulletin (Qld Transport)

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WATERFRONT ACCESS - MSIC Goes Live 1st January 2007

• Maritime Security Requirements

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• Concessional Mass Limits (CML) - NSW CML Fact Sheet and NSW CML Notice

• Mass Adjustment (MA) - Qld Transport MA Fact Sheet and NSW MA Fact Sheet

• ATA Submission to Productivity Commission - Road/Rail Pricing (April 2006)

• Trailers & Heavy Haulage Trucks - Assessing the Effective Life - (Fact Sheet from ATO)

• Driving Australia's Future - Report & Action Plan

• ACIL Tasman Report