ABOUT TIC

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ABOUT TIC

TODAY'S TRUCKS
SAFER | GREENER | ESSENTIAL

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TIC HISTORY

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...

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TIC MISSION

The Mission of the Truck Industry Council is to promote the community benefits of modern truck technologies, while achieving the goals of continued growth, positive image and profitability of a successful truck and major components industry in Australia...

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TIC CURRENT

TIC comprises 13 member companies.  These companies represent 16 truck brands, 2 engine companies and a heavy vehicle major component supplier. The TIC comprises the Chief Executives of member companies...

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TRUCK INDUSTRY COUNCIL HISTORY

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 (as the Commercial Vehicle Committee) existed as a unit of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) for 30 years.

TRUCK INDUSTRY COUNCIL MISSION

Mission:

The Mission of the Truck Industry Council is to promote the community benefits of modern truck technologies, while achieving the goals of continued growth, positive image and profitability of a successful truck and major components industry in Australia.

Objectives:

  • To introduce products and services to the market place that ensure an innovative, safe and environmentally friendly truck industry in Australia;
  • To represent TIC board policy positions to its audiences to achieve the TIC mission;
  • To act as a discussion forum for member companies on issues that affect TIC's mission and objectives;
  • To share, legally and ethically, historical market information which will allow the TIC to achieve its mission and for its members to better understand and serve the industry in Australia;
  • To promote and develop a positive public image for the truck manufacturers and supplier industry;
  • To work professionally with government and other industry associations to achieve TIC's mission.

TRUCK INDUSTRY COUNCIL CURRENT

TIC comprises 13 member companies. These companies represent 16 truck brands, 2 engine companies and a heavy vehicle major component supplier. The TIC comprises the Chief Executives of member companies.

The expertise and practical experience represented by TIC's membership has seen TIC acquire the reputation within government as being the principle source of technical and regulatory advice relating to powered heavy vehicles. TIC works cooperatively with all levels of government to ensure that the standards and regulations being proposed are technically feasible, are cost effective, productive and provide the world's best safety and environmental outcomes.

This reputation has seen TIC represented on a wide range of committees and working groups, including:

  • Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Industry Reference Group
  • Department of Infrastructure & Regional Development (DIRD) Strategic Vehicle Safety and Environment Group; technical liaison group and various industry reference groups
  • Alternative Fuels for Transport Implementation Advisory Group
  • Fuel Standards Consultative Commity
  • Standards Review Groups
  • NSW Road Freight Advisory Council
  • National Transport Commission (NTC) Industry Advisory Group
  • National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) advisory committees, to name a few