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Premium Content The Australian trucking industry is today mourning the loss of renowned operator Jim Pearson Senior. The ATA and trucking community are deeply saddened by the loss of Jim, who was an outspoken and outstanding contributor to our industry, Australian Trucking Association chair David Smith said. Former ATA chair Denis Robertson said Mr Pearson was a tremendous contributor to the industry and was highly regarded for his integrity and professionalism. Jim was a person who was committed to keeping people safe. He was willing to be the first to put up his hand when help was needed and was one of the first supporters of the ATA Safety Trailer, Mr Robertson said.
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Don’t cut in front of sleighs this Christmas
Ahead of the peak holiday period, the Australian Trucking Association is urging road users to be cautious and considerate amongst increased traffic.
“December and January will see increased numbers hitting the road to visit family and friends. At the same time, our truck drivers will be out on the roads meeting the extra demands for Christmas and the holiday period,” Australian Trucking Association Safety Health and Wellbeing Director Melissa Weller said.
“We must all remember that truck drivers have a job to do and the road is their workplace. They are stocking our shelves, and delivering our fuel and all the other things we want to buy and give over Christmas and New Year.
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ATA and University of Newcastle to lead road safety research
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the University of Newcastle, Australia, have signed a research partnership that could save lives throughout the world.
To be led by the University of Newcastle School of Psychology, the research will take a deep dive into the effectiveness of the ATA’s SafeT360 education initiative and shine a light on how best to communicate safety messages to young road users.
ATA Safety, Health and Wellbeing Director Melissa Weller said there was a worldwide lack of good quality research into road safety communication and behavioural change projects.