About

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Tasmanian Transport Council began as an organisation under the name Tas Trucks in 1974.  To provide a voice for the Owner Operators within the Trucking Industry.

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Meeting of representatives of Tasmanian Transport organizations  in the Council Chambers , Campbelltown, Tasmania, at 10.00 am on Saturday , 7th February 1976 .

            

Chairman : Mr .H. .J.  Cassell  - ( Secretary )  welcomed and introduced Organization Representatives,

             

              Bus  Proprietors’ Association of Tasmania                    

              Tasmanian  Livestock  Carriers’  Association,                                           Tasmanian  School  Bus  Association                                                        Tasmanian  Taxi & Hire  Car  Association ,                                               Tasmanian Timber  and  Log  Hauliers’  Association,                             Tasmanian  Farmers’ Federation                                                               Tasmanian  Road  Transport Association

              Launceston  Transport  Operators’  Association ,                                   The  Huon  Timber  Association .

            

It  was  unanimously  resolved  that  a  body, representative  of  all  road  transport  organizations  in  Tasmania,  be  formed .

            

Meeting  closed  at  12.35.pm.

        

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The objectives of the organisation are:

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Combine the strength of all transport operator organisations in Tasmania so that the Tasmanian Transport Industry can offer a united front and speak with a single voice on any and all matters affecting transport in Tasmania

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Provide a forum for the Tasmanian Transport Industry to discuss problems and matters of common interest and concern and promote ideas for the benefit of the industry.

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Liaise with key Government transport agencies, both Tasmanian and National, to ensure the best interest of TTC members and the Tasmanian Transport Industry as a whole are achieved

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Act in the best interests of the Transport Industry in Tasmania to create desirable safety, business, and economic, legal, environmental and social outcomes

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Promote the Transport Industry so that potential professional and well-trained persons will have access to long-term career opportunities in Tasmania.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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