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What are you doing on the 6th May? - we will be at the NTC
ARTSA members will meet at the National Transport Commission, level 15, 628 Bourke Street on Thursday 6th May from 8.30am to noon with lunch to follow, to participate in:

  1. Briefings

    1. National Heavy Regulator - its impact on suppliers, certifiers and engineers, ADR's and in-service standards
    2. HVTT11 - highlights of the recent international conference (http://www.hvttconference.com) held in Melbourne
    3. PBS Review Panel - Chairman David Anderson to discuss equipment being approved and lessons for suppliers
  2. Technical issues and standards
    1. PBS Blueprints - feedback on dimensions and specs
    2. PBS regulatory impact statement - feedback needed

  3. Working Groups
    1. Brake Code of Practice - first sections ready to be released. Further drafts for discussions. More input needed
    2. EcoStation reference group - developing energy ratings for equipment
    3. Certification reference group - national modification assessment scheme and a replace parts code of practice
    4. TMC program - developing the program details
    5. Aerodynamics - performance measurement with Monash University

This is seriously good content and discussion that you will not get anywhere else and not to be missed. This is a members only function. To attend you have to book by emailing with your confirmation.

ARTSA releases its 2010 meeting program
The ARTSA program for 2010 is a mix of regular quarterly updates on issues across a spectrum from vehicle design, regulations, certification, PBS, braking, replacement parts, emissions, aerodynamics, safety and other topics. Members and prospective members are invited to attend. To register your attendance for specific meetings, email our Executive Officer, Rob Perkins on or ring him on 0411 402 832 to discuss ARTSA Membership

According to ARTSA Chairman Dr Peter Hart, "ARTSA is one of the best technical groups in the heavy vehicle domain. Its technical members have enormous expertise and are contributing to the advancement of the technical agenda in this country. We invite you to become part of our network"

3rd December meeting and Christmas Lunch - Lifesaving Victoria
Our last meeting was on Thursday 3rd December at Lifesaving Victoria with followed by Christmas lunch at the same venue.

The agenda was in two parts:

  1. A report back on 2009 in terms of:
    • Brake Code of Practice and its progress
    • Technical and Maintenance Conference - fresh approach and building for 2010
    • EcoStation and ARTSA's opportunity to develop a star rating system for equipment as well as other technical standards around energy efficiency

  2. The challenges and opportunities for 2010 and the ARTSA work program:
    • PBS and the Blueprint approach
    • National Heavy Vehicle regulator and what this can deliver for transport
    • Engaging with regulators on technical issues
    • The opportunity for telematics to play a bigger role in fleet safety, productivity and compliance

We had a number of jurisdictions and the NTC in attendance so there was an opportunity to exchange views on the topics above. It was a great success.

ARTSA Brake Meeting - Friday 23rd October, 10am to 4pm, VTA, Wirraway Drive, Fishermans Bend
The ARTSA Brake Project is now at an advanced stage with sections drafted on:
  • Brake code
  • Recommended practice
  • Review of current technology
  • Technology map and brake estimator
  • Brake calculator

The code will also look at road side testing

The intention of the proposed meeting is to present each section in detail and discuss any issues raised and the approach taken.

The meeting will also discuss a testing program to back up the Code. Documents to be discussed include:
ARTSA Brake COP Pt 1
ARTSA Brake COP Pt 2
ARTSA Brake COP Pt 3

Date: Friday 23rd October
Location: Victorian Transport Association, Wirraway Drive, Fishermans Bend
Time: 10am to 4pm, lunch provided

Email Rob Perkins on if you are interested in attending

If you have specific technical queries ahead of the meeting, contact Peter Hart at pmhart@hartwood.com.au

ARTSA EcoStation and Vehicle Certification meetings - afternoon of Monday 28th September
ARTSA is holding two separate briefing sessions as part of its College agenda. These are:

EcoStation briefing and discussion - Monday 28th September

12.30 (for sandwich) and meeting from 1pm to 2.30pm, VTA, Wirraway Drive, Fishermans Bend.
ARTSA has recently joined EcoStation (see http://www.ecostation.com.au) as a foundation partner.

Branded as "saving fuel, saving money, saving the environment" this program has been borrowed from the US EPA where it has achieved huge emissions savings in the last 5 years. This session will brief participants on EcoStation and ARTSAs role and then discuss the concept of fuel efficiency and measurement systems.

The meeting should be of interest to those whose equipment and systems can provide fuel efficiency gains.

This meeting will be followed by

Vehicle Certification - establishment of a certification reference group

3pm to 5pm, VTA, Wirraway Drive, Fishermans Bend
ARTSAs Regulation College is hosting this gathering of certification enigneers and those interested in: 

  • certification systems
  • vehicle modifications
  • parts certification
  • harmonisation (or lack of) policy in Australia
  • establishment of a certification reference group

To attend either meeting, email Rob Perkins on or call Rob on 0411 402 832 for further details

ARTSA program for September to December - time to book in!
The ARTSA program for the balance of 2009 includes:

Tuesday 1st September from 12.30 to 4.40pm, meeting at VicRoads, 60 Denmark St, Kew

A sandwich lunch at 12.30 with senior VicRoads staff

Visit to the traffic control room Agenda items to cover:

  • High Productivity Freight Vehicles in Victoria
  • Brake Code of Practice
  • Technical and Maintenance Program
  • PBS Blueprints
  • Drugs and alcohol programs

Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th September
Freight Week Technology, Environment and Safety Days

Melbourne Tennis Centre

Broad range of technical, environmental and safety topics with ARTSA presentations on braking as well as the launch of the EcoStation project See http://www.freight2009.com.au/ for program and booking

Sunday 15th to Tuesday 17th November
Technical and Maintenance Conference

Silverwater Resort, Phillip Island

A live-in, three day program covering truck and trailer as well as components If you wish to book a shared unit with fellow ARTSA attendees then email exec@artsa.com.au for further details See http://www.ataevents.net.au/tmc2009/ for program and booking

Thursday 3rd December from 8.30 to 12 noon followed by Christmas Lunch

VTA, Wirraway Drive Fishermans Bend and restaurant to follow

The agenda will focus on:

  • Advanced monitoring of vehicles
  • Tyre technology
  • HVTT11 symposium review

To attend the 1st September or 3rd December meetings email Rob Perkins on exec@artsa.com.au For the other events, follow the links and book on-line

And remember, you can always do the paperwork another day but if you miss these events then you miss out!

ARTSA meeting - 14th May at Brisbane Truck Show - 1.30pm to 4.30pm in Governors Pavilion
This is a combined meeting with the National Bulk Tanker Association and will feature:
  • Braking compatibility of multi combination vehicles
  • PBS blueprints
  • Smartway initiative
  • Alternative fuels
  • Truck and trailer panel of experts to field questions

This meeting will start with a sandwich and coffee at 1pm and end with a beer following 4.30pm. Always an excellent meeting with experts on hand and tanker customers

To attend one or both events, you must let me know on or ring 0411 402 832 if you need more details.

To find it, see Map to showgrounds 09

You will need a Truck Show admission ticket to get into the Brisbane meeting.

Brakes, roll overs, safety issues, PBS, IAP, Smartway, TMC and an AGM - a packed agenda, Friday 27th February from 8.30am to 12 noon at ARRB, Vermont
Our next meeting, including our AGM is scheduled for Friday 27th February 2009 at ARRB, 500 Burwood Highway Vermont South in Melbourne. The meeting's agenda includes.
  • ARTSA elections and annual report
  • Brakes and brake testing: ARRB recent research and ARTSA project update
  • Truck roll over findings: ARRB research and discussions
  • Truck and road safety: Prof Ian Johnston (MUARC, Deputy Chair, NTC)
  • PBS blueprints: can we make this work?
  • IAP: what is it and what can it do?
  • Smartway and fuel savings: US experience
  • TMC09: agenda, survey, ideas

A sandwich lunch and informal discussions will follow the meeting for those who can stay

To attend and participate in this meeting, email Rob Perkins at or ring 0411 402 832

28th November meeting at National Transport Commission - 8.30am to 12 noon followed by lunch
Our 28th November meeting is being held from 8.30am at the National Transport Commission, level 15, 628 Bourke St followed by Christmas lunch from 12.30pm (on ARTSA) at Lamore Restaurant, 768A Bourke St, Docklands

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Earlybird Parking for $10 at Docklands Stadium is available (in before 9.30, out after 12.30), a five minute walk to NTC and next to the Lamore restaurant

The agenda

  1. Regulators meet suppliers
    We will have an opportunity to hear from or meet over morning tea all the State and Federal vehicle regulators. These include:
    • Peter Robertson, head of Vehicle Safety Standards for the Federal Department of Infrastructure
    • Neil Findlay, Deputy Chair of the PBS Review Panel
    • The PBS Review Panel representatives from each State

    Peter will cover the current ECE13 harmonisation agenda and the ADR review process. Neil will invite us to discuss the PBS agenda and how this can be made to work better. This is a unique opportunity to see all the regulators in the one place and informally discuss your issues

  2. Brakes: launch of NTC's Braking Paper
    A long awaited paper. NTC are keen to release it and we have asked for this to be the day

  3. ARTSA's Braking Code of Practice
    We now have the funding and work has commenced. Hear the latest and have your say

  4. TMC: what worked, what can be done better
    Time to form recommendations for 2009

  5. ARTSA College progress and plans
    Some good new ideas for 2009

  6. Loose ends: what ever happened to non genuine parts, alphabet soup and other initiatives
    A number of worthwhile projects still to be delivered

  7. Workplace safety chart
    Released at TMC, we will discuss and agree next steps

  8. Member round table: what are the issues and can we address them?
    Have your say and lets create the 2009 priority list

The meeting will be followed by lunch at Lamore restaurant, 768A Bourke St, Docklands from 12.30pm

To attend and participate in this important meeting, email Rob Perkins at or ring 0411 402 832

Please also advise if you can join us for the ARTSA Christmas lunch.

ARTSA meeting - 29th August from 8.30am - NOTE VENUE CHANGE - it is now Victorian Transport Association, Wirraway Drive Fishermans Bend
ARTSA's next quarterly meeting HAS BEEN MOVED from ARRB to the Victorian Transport Association, Wirraway Drive, Fishermans Bend. The meeting runs from 8.30am til 12 noon.

The agenda includes:

  • Brake Balance Code of Practice launch of project
  • ARTSA College reports on safety, braking, energy efficiency and trailers
  • Engine management issues
  • Queensland combination testing
  • ARRB presentation on latest heavy vehicle research
  • PBS: what are the latest plans?

ARTSA's brake balance code of practice is now underway. Hear how this will be delivered and be a part of the development. A number of other speakers will also cover the above topics.

To attend, register with Rob Perkins at or ring 0411 402 832
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