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ARTSA Matters (October 2011 issue)
News from ARTSA and other organisations involved with heavy vehicles

In this edition of ARTSA Matters:

  1. ARTSA / ARRB Heavy Vehicle Engineering Course Survey - extended to 20th September

    ARTSA and ARRB are investigating the feasibility of running a course on heavy-vehicle engineering aspects. We have put together a survey to assess peoples interest. It does not take long and will help us make this really successful.

    Fill it out before it closes on the 20th September at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MJBWWGJ

  2. Craig Roseneder Award Nominations Close - 20th September 2011

    This award recognises excellence by an individual in the workshop environment. It is a key award that is conferred at every ATA /ARTSA Technical and Maintenance Conference.

    ARTSA members may have noticed excellent and inspiring performance by workshop managers or mechanics as a result of business contacts. It is important that impressive people in the workshop be recognised and therefore ARTSA members and associates are encouraged to take the lead and nominate people for this prestigious award.

    Nominations close on September 20th. The nomination form is at http://www.ataevents.net.au/awards/award-categories/craig-roseneder-award/

  3. TMC registration

    The date is upon us - 11th and 12th October at the new Sydney venue at the Australian Technology Park. A great practical program. Sign on today at http://www.ataevents.net.au/tmc2011/

    I look forward to seeing you there

regards

Peter Hart
Chairman, ARTSA

ARTSA meeting on electrical connectors - 23rd June from 2pm at VTA, Fishermans Bend
Overview

ARTSA is holding a technical meeting to discuss issues related to electrical system installations on dangerous goods vehicles. The meeting will be for manufacturers and wiring suppliers.

Purpose

  • Discuss problems and opportunities that exist with electrical system installations on heavy goods trucks that carry dangerous goods. In particular, the potential use of modular (i.e. re-connectable) electrical systems will be discussed. There is current uncertainty about whether modular systems are acceptable under AS 2809.
  • Start a process leading to representations to regulating agencies for changes to standards and guidelines.

When and where

Victorian Transport Association, Wirraway Drive, Fishermans Bend
2pm to 4.30pm, Thursday 23rd June

To attend:
 Reply to Rob Perkins on exec@artsa.com.au

There is no charge for attendance

Brisbane Truck Show meeting - 5th May from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Every two years, the NBTA and ARTSA combine to run a free mini conference for its members and guests at the Brisbane Truck Show. With a welcome coffee from 1pm the meeting commences at 1.30pm and will conclude with drinks at 4.30pm We have invited leading speakers to join a panel session with representatives from insurance, truck and trailer manufacturers, operators, TWU, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, road agencies and technology experts Their challenge: to ask and answer the question:
"can technology save lives and what are the key issues to address?"

Click here to book for Brisbane (Bookings are now closed)

ARTSA Chairman releases findings of Heavy Vehicle Braking Code of Practice
Peter Hart
 
At the Sandown Safety Day on the 3rd March 2011, Dr Peter Hart, Chairman of ARTSA released the findings of this code. The details of the findings are available at ARTSA Heavy Vehicle Braking Code of Practice

Further parts of the code will be release in the coming months






Left: Dr Peter Hart, Principal of Hartwood Consulting
and Chairman of ARTSA during his speech

ARTSA at ARRB Group - 8.30am on Friday 25th February
Our first meeting will be at ARRB Group, 500 Burwood Highway, Vermont South from 8.30am to 12 noon on Friday 25th February. Its our AGM as well, but also a great chance to get across the issues for 2011 including:
  • Blueprints: ARTSA's response and the NTC's next steps
  • Truck engineers - what are they thinking and what's on their agenda?
  • Truck and trailer configurations: a panel debate amongst some experts in the field
  • Trailer college kicks off: report on the first meeting and the 0-3-6 trailer plating changes as well as a proposed trailer data collection
  • TMC11 latest: the program taking shape and a possible new venue
  • Brake Code launch and a review of Shepparton testing results
  • Dangerous Goods trailers: plug issues taken up with WorkSafe
  • Trailer and Prime Mover alliance: calling all authors
  • Sandown Safety Drive Day on 4th March: what's it all about?
  • ARTSA round table of issues

Plenty of content, a great venue and some excellent networking

To attend, drop me an email to exec@artsa.com.au

ARTSA final meeting and Christmas Lunch - Thursday 2nd December, Lifesaving Victoria from 8.30am
ARTSA's final meeting for 2010 will be held at:
Lifesaving Victoria, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne (south end of Todd Road where it meets the beach)


Time: 8.30am to 12 noon followed by Christmas Lunch from noon

Agenda

A large range of topics reviewing 2010 and the year ahead including:

  • Braking Code of Practice Summary report
  • Brake testing outcomes
  • TMC10 and TMC11
  • Aerodynamics project outcomes
  • Blueprints and next steps
  • Trailer issues including multi volt plugs
  • Dept of Transport report on AMVCB committees, trailer circular

To attend the meeting and the lunch, please book with Rob Perkins on exec@artsa.com.au or 0411 402 832 to ensure a seat and enough lunch for all!

ARTSA Quarterly meeting at VicRoads - Friday 27th August from 12 noon
The next quarterly meeting is to be held at VicRoads, 60 Denmark Street, Kew in Melbourne from 12 noon to 4.30pm on Friday 27th August.

The ARTSA August Agenda will cover:

  • Sandwich lunch from 12 noon
  • TMC planning and topics
  • TLG agenda and the review of TLG and AMVCB
  • Trailer certification
  • Braking Code of Practice
  • Parts certification
  • Aerodynamics testing
  • EcoStation emissions modelling and the role for tyres, aerodynamics and truck / trailer specification
  • NTC and VicRoads updates on PBS, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

This is a packed agenda with good value and an opportunity to meet a number of senior VicRoads and NTC staff

To attend, contact Rob Perkins on or phone Rob on 0411 402 832 for more details

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.
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