ATN #418

INDUSTRY VOICE
Arming for the future
TMC Online provides insights on technical developments
EMILY MILLS
is the Australian
Trucking
Association’s
communications
manager
Change. It can make us excited and it can make
us nervous. Some people embrace change, while
others want to turn and run the other way.
Whether it be new business processes, modern vehicle
technologies or a global pandemic, there will always be
change and challenges. It’s how we prepare ourselves
and our businesses that can be the difference between
whether we succeed or fall behind.
So, what is the best way to prepare? Continued
learning and professional development are fundamental
elements of preparedness and how we can adapt to our
changing world.
Time and again industry members have told me
that learning is not gained solely from structured
qualifications and educational material. A primary
source of knowledge is our coworkers and those
who have been in the industry for years gaining firsthand
experience.
The value of strong mentors and peer-to-peer learning
cannot be underestimated. This value is recognised by
the ATA and Paccar and its dealer network, which is why,
for the last 20 years, we have committed to delivering
the Technology and Maintenance Conference.
Last year, in response to the Covid-19 restrictions, the
ATA and Paccar came together to deliver the first-ever
TMC Online event. This was a huge learning curve as
we worked to ensure that we could provide educational
and informative peer-to-peer learning opportunities that
our Technology and Maintenance Conference delegates
know and love.
Despite current restrictions and recent lockdowns,
we are excited to once again be able to deliver valuable,
educational content to industry, no matter where they
are located, with TMC Online 2021.
Bringing together trucking fleet, workshop and
maintenance professionals, as well as mechanics,
engineers and business operators, TMC Online is a
free and interactive event that will deliver the latest
technology and maintenance updates, insights and
stories from trucking experts across Australia.
Developed with input from the ATA’s Industry
Technical Council and the wider trucking industry,
TMC Online will take a deep dive into some key
topics including electric trucks, how to gain and keep
apprentices, why wider vehicles are safer and more
productive, business savings from full expensing and
the potential changes to vehicle inspections, defects
and duties.
Bringing what is traditionally an in-person only
event into the online realm, we are now able to connect
with a much larger and broader audience than ever
before. It’s a fantastic way to allow our delegates to
view the content whenever suits them, regardless of
the Covid situation.
There is no other event that delivers high-quality,
first-hand knowledge like this. This is your opportunity
to prepare for change, learn from others and share your
own experiences.
To view the TMC Online program or to register, head to
www.truck.net.au/TMC
ATA MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS
ATA DIRECT LINE
(02) 6253 6900
NSW ROAD FREIGHT NSW – Simon O’Hara .................................... Ph: (02) 9922 6507
VIC VTA – Peter Anderson .................................................... Ph: (03) 9646 8590
QLD QTA – Gary Mahon. ..................................................... Ph: (07) 3394 4388
SA SARTA – Steve Shearer .................................................... Ph: (08) 8445 8177
WA Western Roads Federation – Cam Dumesny .................................. Ph: (08) 9355 3022
NT NTRTA – Louise Bilato ......................................................Ph: 0400 107 223
NatRoad (incorporating the Aust Road Train Assoc) – Warren Clark .................. Ph: (02) 6295 3000
Aust Livestock & Rural Transporters Association ............................. Ph: (02) 6247 5434
Australian Furniture Removers Association – Executive director: Joe Lopino .........Ph: 1800 671 806
Tasmanian Transport Association – Michelle Harwood. ........................... Ph: 0427 366 742
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