Previous Annual Conferences

ARTSA-i runs an annual conference with a theme that varies each year. The previous annual conferences are listed below. 

ARTSA-i Road Transport – Embracing Change & Innovation Conference

• 14 November 2024
• Location: Life Saving Victoria, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne VIC 
• The conference attracted leading suppliers and manufacturers and was supported by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative.
• Key topics included Zero Emissions, Safety Critical Parts, technology and supply chain issues and safety and productivity.

ARTSA-i Heavy Vehicle Fires Conference 2019

Approximately one hundred attendees from truck and trailer manufacturers and suppliers, transport operators, regulators, insurers and forensic investigators discussed the causes and prevention methods including improved maintenance and technology such as fire suppression equipment and wheel monitoring devices. The Truck Fires Conference held on the 15 August was a great success.

A report on the conferences findings can be viewed here ARTSA_HVFC_Record.pdf

Presentations that were delivered are viewable and downloadable below.

• Detecting Wheel Fires - Woodford
• Bulk Tanker incident and accident data 2016-2018 - Perkins
• Heavy Vehicle Fires - Meads
• Understanding the Fire Scene - McKay
• 2019 ARTSA Fire Conference - Gibson
• Truck Fires - Causes - Hartwood
• Heavy Vehicle Fires - What can be done at the national level? - Farquharson-Jones
• Heavy Vehicle Fires - Cleary

Global Leaders Summit 2018
DISRUPTION IS THE NEW NORMAL

Throughout the history of mankind, there have always been those who accepted the status quo and those who changed the game for good.

Just think of the industrial revolution, the creation of the internal combustion engine, the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, Apollo 11 or the advent of the all-encompassing Internet.

Within the heavy vehicle sector, we have our very own examples of game changers – individuals and corporations that have the potential to change entire industries, even political agendas, with nothing but an idea.

Identifying those key disruptors and the innovation challenges they are facing will be the main focus of the 2018 Global Heavy Vehicle Leaders Summit. Hosted by the Australian Road Transport Suppliers’ Association (ARTSA) in association with leading innovative companies and organisations, the Summit will give key decision makers a forum to share business intelligence and find strategies to capitalise on the disruptive forces and game changing events in today’s world.

ARTSA papers from the Global Leaders Summit 2018

Opening video

1. Technology innovation

Blockchain in transport	Dean Croke, BITA
Blockchain session introduction	Marcus Coleman, ARTSA
Data and blockchain- legal issues	Darren Sommers, KHQ
Logistics driving innovation	Charlie Macdonald, DB Schenker

2. Regulation innovation

Reform on the road	Sal Petroccitto, NHVR
Regulatory reform	Paul Retter, NTC
Regulatory reform and innovation	Paul Retter, NTC
Regulatory Reform Needs	Marcus Coleman, ARTSA

3. Safety innovation

Safety disruptions using IT to prevent crashes	Chris Koniditsiotis, TCA
Technology platforms (video)	Chris Koniditsiotis, TCA
A systems approach to safety	Sharon Newnam, MUARC
Systems thinking (video)	Sharon Newnam, MUARC
Safety in Practice	Mike Lean, Wettenhalls
Safety in the real world (video)	Mike Lean, Wettenhalls

4. Heavy vehicle innovation

PBS	Les Bruzsa, NHVR
State of the industry	Peter Hart, ARTSA
Introduction (video)	Peter Hart, ARTSA
Opening presentation	Alan Finkel, Chief Scientist
Introduction (video)	Alan Finkel, Chief Scientist
Sustainability (video)	Anthony King, Scania
Australia’s PBS fleet - May 2018	NHVR and ARTSA

ARTSA Data Day 2017

ARTSA Data Day is an annual event to discuss the data collections by ARTSA and other organisations. It is a working conference aimed mainly at ARTSA Data Users. For those wanting to know more about the ARTSA Data collection contact Rob Perkins on exec@artsa.com.au. The next ARTSA Data conference will be run around September 2018.

Papers from ARTSA Data Day 2017

• Changes in data reports - Andrew Perkins
• Data origins and explanation - Peter Hart
• Overview of heavy vehicle manufacturing - Peter Hart
• Predicting the future - Andrew Perkins
• Trends and influences - Peter Hart

ARTSA Modification and Innovation Conference 2017

The Modifications and Innovation conference was organised by ARTSA in conjunction with the CVIAV and CVIAA with VACC providing their facilities for the event. Trailer and PrimeMover Magazine were media partners and will be reporting on the event and also printing a wall chart to assist with understanding of the Modifications Code in future editions.

The conference was designed to gather feedback for the review of the Modifications (VSB6) Code being undertaken by the NHVR. Over 130 people attended, many of whom are AVE’s and who work with this Code on a daily basis. Their practical knowledge is immense and was the key to ensuring many productive discussions. The event was very successful in engaging with the Regulator and a series of feedback suggestions will flow from this engagement. Below are papers presented at the conference and a photo gallery of the event.

For further information contact exec@artsa.com.au

Papers from the ARTSA Modification and Innovation Conference 2017

• Body mounting and couplings Code J and P - Fletcher, NHVR.pdf
• Body mountings and couplings Code J and P - Baker, Bartlett.pdf
• Brakes Code G - Fletcher, NHVR.pdf
• Chain of Responsibility obligations - Beesley, NTC.pdf
• Chassis and tail shafts Code H and C - Fletcher, NHVR.pdf
• Chassis and tail shafts Code H and C - Hodges, TCS.pdf
• Engines and fuel systems Codes A and M - Macklan, Penske.pdf
• Engines and fuel systems Code A and M - Austin NHVR.pdf
• Engines and fuel systems Code A and M - Edwards TEAM.pdf
• Fifth wheel fitment pilot - Stevenson, VicRoads.pdf
• Good practice for AVEs Signatory Code of practice - Stevenson, vicRoads.pdf
• New technologies - Hense, ARRB.pdf
• New technologies Fuel economy rule - Hart, Hartwood.pdf
• New Technologies Off peak freight movement - Taylor, ARRB.pdf
• Next steps for review - Austin, NHVR.pdf
• Performance based standards - Smedley, Smedley Engineers.pdf
• Performance Based Standards tyre testing - Roper, ARRB.pdf
• Perfornace Based Standards - Germanchev, ARRB.pdf
• Recogintion of AVEs - Austin, NHVR.pdf
• Seats, cab conversions and restraints Code K - Austin, NHVR.pdf
• Seats, cab conversions and retraints Code K - Hodges, TCS.pdf
• Seats, cab conversions ands restraints HIAB examples Code K - Nicholson, HIAB.pdf
• The new Heavy Vehicle Modifications Code - Peter Austin, NHVR.pdf
• Transmissions axles diffs and suspension Code B, D, E and F - Austin, NHVR.pdf
• Truck mounted lifting systems Code Q, R and T - Fletcher, NHVR.pdf
• Vehicle Ratings Code S - Austin, NHVR.pdf
• Vehicle ratings Code s - Brown, MaxiTrans.pdf
• Vehicle ratings Code S - Edwards, TEAM.pdf

• Global Leaders Summit 2016

  ARTSA papers from the Global Leaders Summit 2016

  1. Mapping the Market

  Gary Beecroft
  Peter Hart

  2. Trailer Technology

  Iffet Turken
  Peter Sijs

  3. Applied Innovation

  Hutchin and Wade

  4. Power of Policy

  Chris Koniditsiotis
  Paul Retter

  5. Safety

  Carl John Almvquist
  Don Leone.pptx

  6. The Key to Culture

  Brendan Richards
  Phil Bixley
  Tim Stewart

  7. Digital Disruption

  Charile Macdonald
  Ken Kroeger

  8. Outlook

  Andrew Higgins
  Gerard Waldron

Global Leaders Summit 2014

ARTSA papers from the Global Leaders Summit 2014

1. Global Truck Forum

Global truck market: The long and short of it	Sebastian Grote, Prime Mover, AUS
Demand drivers & trends (AUS/Asia)	Mike Dozier, Paccar, AUS
Demand drivers & trends (US/global)	Denny Mooney,Navistar, USA

2. Global Trailer Forum

Global trailer market: The long and short of it	Sebastian Grote, Global Trailer, AUS
Demand drivers & trends (US/global)	Dick Giromini, Wabash, USA
Demand drivers & trends (SEA)	Panus Watanachi, Panus, THA

3. Strategies to Manage Supply

Virtual Supply: E-Commerce as a new way to market	Steve Tabacchiera, Buyparts, AUS
Global Supply: Component perspective	Detlef Borghardt, SAF-Holland, GER

4. Regulation & Risk Management

Overview: Global harminisation of truck & trailer rules	Dr Peter Hart, ARTSA, AUS
Overview: The regulatory scene in Australia	Charles Karl, ARRB Group, AUS
Example: The NHVR project	Les Bruzsa, Chief Engineer, NHVR, AUS

5. Global Business Forum

Global engineering and brand building	Peter Voorhoeve, Volvo, NL
Japan’s influence in Australasia	Simon Humphries, Isuzu, AUS/JPN
Overview: Australia’s transport market(data premiere)	Dr Peter Hart, ARTSA, AUS

6. Change Drivers

Change Driver: LED	Tim Walker, Truck-Lite, USA
Change Drivers: Electronics	Heinz Oesch, Huber + Suhner, SUI

7. Transport Market Forum

No Downloadable Content

8. The Future of Manufacturing

Opportunities & Challenges	Arun Syam, Austube Mills, AUS

ITTEC 2012 - Program and Presentations

Tuesday 13th March 2012

Session 1   8.30am – 12.30pm 

The world market – what’s driving production?

Presenters from overseas and Australia addressing:

Jack Gisinger, President, SAF-HOLLAND Inc. USA (PDF)
Alfred Unger, Managing Director, BPW Transpec Pty Ltd (PDF)
Martin Toomey, General Manager, Eaton (PDF)
Dr Kolja Rebstock, Managing Director Commercial Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz (PDF)

Buffet networking luncheon   12.30pm

Session 2   1.30pm – 5pm

The Australian market – leading or following?

Presentations on:

• Truck and trailer production trends and outlook
  Simon Humphries, Chief Technical Officer, Truck Industry Council (PDF)
  Dr Peter Hart, Chairman, ARTSA (PDF)

• Customer panel – what they are buying and why
  Tony Miller, National Milk Transport Manager, Fonterra Australia
  Peter Anderson, Managing Director, Scotts (PDF)

• Manufacturers and suppliers panel – responding to the customer
  Jason Stables, Holmwood Highgate
  Greg Brown, Maxitrans
  Nemanja Miletic, SAF Holland
  Mario Colosimo, BPW Transpec

• Hybrid truck technology outlook over the next five years
  Kevin Johnston, Fuso Australia (PDF)

• Regulatory outlook for the next 5 years
  Richard Hancock, Project Director, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (PDF)
  Ross McArthur, Manager Vehicle Safety, VicRoads (PDF)

Cocktails presentation   5pm – 6.30pm

Balancing competing needs

Gary Liddle, Chief Executive, VicRoads
Richard Hancock, Project Director, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Wednesday 14th March 2012

Breakfast on the beach   7.30am

7.30am start on Port Melbourne beach at the venue

Session 3   8.30am – 12noon

How technology can deliver productivity, safety and environmental outcomes

Speakers and panels will tackle the key questions:

• What are the technology drivers?
  Dr Charles Karl, General Manager Development, TCA (PDF)
  Dean Zabrieszach, Director, Road User Services, VicRoads (PDF) 

• The truck manufacturer’s response
  Andrew Assimo, Daimler Trucks
  Paul Lee, Isuzu Trucks
  David Dunlop, Iveco Trucks

• What are the recent lessons?
  Gerard Waldron, Managing Director, ARRB Group (PDF)
  David Anderson, PBS Review Committee (PDF)

• Case study - Queensland’s experience with PBS Level 2B combinations
  Les Bruzsa, Principal Engineer, Department of Transport and Main Roads (PDF)

• Have we got the strategies to deliver the necessary outcomes?
  Dr Soames Job, Executive Director, National Road Safety Council (Australia) and Principal, Global Road Safety Solutions (PDF)
  Bob Pearson, MD, PTRC (PDF)

Buffet networking luncheon   12noon

Session 4   1pm – 3pm

European suppliers experience post the GFC (PDF)

An interview with Gianpietro Mascialino, Managing Director, V. Orlandi, Italy

The Way Ahead

The next 5 years. Panellists will debate what is needed to deliver the goods across a range of areas including equipment, innovation, safety, labour, infrastructure, and regulations. The panel will include a range of earlier presenters but also additional presenters

Paul Freestone, Managing Director, Freestones Transport
Philip Lovel, CEO, VTA (PDF)
Tony Noske, Managing Director, Noske Transport
Greg Dikranian, Principal Policy Manager Heavy Vehicles, Roads and Maritime Services (PDF)
Gerard Waldron, Managing Director, ARRB Group
Simon Humphries, CTO, TIC
Wayne Mader, Secretary, TWU Vic/Tas