The Truck Industry Council (TIC) was formed in 2001 as an independent organisation to represent the united views of truck manufacturers, importers, diesel engine companies and major component suppliers to Governments, political parties, other industry groups and the general public. Previously TIC had been a member of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries for 30 years.

TIC comprises 15 members representing 10 truck manufacturers, 3 engine companies and two major component suppliers.  The TIC Board comprises the Chief Executives of member companies and meets four times a year.

The TIC office is located in Central Canberra, with easy access to the Federal Parliament and relevant Government departments. TIC also maintains close relations with State Transport and Environment Ministers and their authorities.

The expertise and practical experience represented by TIC's membership has seen TIC acquire the reputation as being the principle source of technical and regulatory advice to Governments. TIC works cooperatively with all governments to ensure that the standards and regulations being proposed are technically feasible, are cost effective and provides the world's best safety and environmental benefits.

This reputation has seen TIC represented on a wide range of committees, including the Performance Based Standards Policy Committee, NSW Road Freight Advisory Council, National Transport Commission Industry Advisory Group to name a few.