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Powering the Industry

Dedicated to partnering members in all sectors of the transport and logistics industry, the Victorian Transport Association has over 800 members.  With over 100 years experience and a dedicated business focus, we possess the market knowledge and industry contacts that enable members to capitalise on the current commercial and regulatory environment.

Recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent multimodal prime contractor and employer organisation in transport and logistics, the association works with all levels of government, the unions and the industry to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.  The Victorian Transport Association commitment is to enhancing the image of the industry while helping build the businesses of our member companies.

An information powerhouse

The association is an essential management resource, adding significant value to your business through the provision of authoritative information and experienced professional advice. We monitor all available industry-specific information, regularly updating members on the information they need to conduct their businesses more effectively.

The VTA is a platform from which its members can ascertain, address and appraise themselves of the range of issues facing the industry – technology, road and infrastructure development and funding, environmental issues, politics at the local, state and federal level, law enforcement, industrial relations, occupational health & safety, industry image and recruitment, day to day operating problems etc. - and be confident their association is working at practical outcomes for the whole sector.

An influential voice

The VTA’s industry role lies in influencing, communicating and responding to the challenges of industry and of business in general. In fulfilling this role the VTA accesses an extensive industry network.

Support to the industry comprises a mix of high level industry specific training & consulting, extensive professional and management advice, facilitating interchange of information, experience and contacts through major industry events, briefings and focus meetings, and representation on a variety of panels, committees and councils.

Active at the international, national and local levels, across road, rail, sea and air, the VTA sees its role as influencing, communicating and responding to prevalent challenges, both of the industry specifically and of business in general.

The transport and logistics industry is facing a number of pressing issues that relate to both the business and regulatory environments.  Because of our broad focus, we are a powerful advocate for the entire industry across all levels of government and in every major forum in which it is important that the interests of members are expressed.

The VTA takes pride in setting the industry direction, in responding to policy issues, in driving the agenda and in maintaining an industry voice at the forefront of the debate – and, we ask the hard questions.

Representation

The VTA represents the industry through a variety of means, including (and not limited to);

·         VicRoads Advisory Board
·         Victorian Freight & Logistics Council
·         Victorian Intermodal Efficiency Group
·         Victorian Road Freight Advisory Council
·         Transport Industry Safety Group
·         Transport Industry Council (Owner Driver Legislation)
·         Truck Operations Committee
·         National Transport Commission – Industry Advisory Group
·         NSW Road Freight Advisory Council

The VTA also supports the national agenda in collaboration with organisations such as the Australian Trucking Association, the Australasian Railway Association, the Australian Logistics Council, Roads Australia and the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation.