Road Freight NSW

What Road Freight NSW does

Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) is the peak industry association representing road freight and trucking operators in New South Wales, Australia. The organization traces its origins to 1893 as the peak body representing freight employers and has been operating under its current identity since being rebranded from ATA NSW in 2015. Its membership spans the full operator spectrum — from single-truck owner operators through small family businesses with fewer than five employees to some of Australia's largest national transport carriers with thousands of employees. Members operate across general freight, containers, dangerous goods, and oversize/over-mass heavy vehicle segments, with collective representation spanning port transport, line haul, last-mile delivery, and supply chain logistics.

RFNSW's core offering is industry representation rather than a technology product. Services include direct lobbying of state and federal politicians, formal engagement with regulators including the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), the National Transport Commission (NTC), and Transport for NSW, plus member-facing resources such as the weekly Freight News newsletter, major incident updates, compliance workshops, workplace relations advisory (delivered via a partnership with the Australian Industry Group), and an annual conference and awards program. The 2024 conference drew record attendance of over 230 delegates and the 2025 conference attracted over 190 attendees. Revenue is generated through tiered annual membership subscriptions ranging from A$600 for owner operators to A$9,000 for fleets of 41+ vehicles, supplemented by an extensive partnership program that includes flagship commercial relationships with Shell (fuel savings of approximately 20c per litre for members) and NTI (specialist transport insurance).

The organization is governed by a Board of operator-directors and a Policy Council covering general freight, containers, dangerous goods, and oversize/over-mass segments, with sub-committees that raise industry-specific issues directly with regulators. There is no proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI system; the value proposition is grounded in collective advocacy, regulatory access, and member services delivered through human-led engagement.

Name

Road Freight NSW

Legal name

Road Freight NSW

Website

https://roadfreightnsw.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Road Freight NSW is a non-profit peak industry association representing trucking operators in New South Wales, Australia. It provides government lobbying, regulatory advocacy, and member services across hundreds of freight operators ranging from owner-operators to large national carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Trade Body

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Distribution & Regional Linehaul Forwarding (TLACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC), Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH), Bulk & Tanker Road Freight Forwarding (Dry Bulk, Liquids, Chemicals) (TLACACAL)

Keywords

• Trucking industry association
• Road freight advocacy
• Transport membership services
• Logistics industry representation
• Fleet operator support

Headquarters

HQ city

Marrickville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: RFNSW generates revenue through tiered membership fees based on fleet size. Membership levels range from Owner Operators ($600/year) to operators with 41+ vehicles ($9,000/year). The membership provides access to advocacy services, networking events, workshops, and industry representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Road Freight NSW is the peak industry association representing road freight and trucking operators in New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1893 and rebranded from ATA NSW in 2015, it provides advocacy, workplace relations support, regulatory representation, and industry networking for member trucking businesses. The organization operates on a tiered membership model, hosts an annual conference and industry awards, and delivers the Freight News newsletter to keep members informed.

Product overview

Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) is a peak industry organization representing trucking operators in NSW, Australia. It provides advocacy, lobbying, government relations, networking events, annual conferences, industry awards, and member services. RFNSW does not offer a software product, platform, or technology solution — its services are centered on industry representation, policy advocacy, and member support including newsletters, workshops, and compliance assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership (Tiered: Owner Operator, 1 vehicle, 2-5 vehicles, 6-10, 11-20, 21-40, 41+) Tiered membership program for NSW road freight operators providing industry advocacy, regulatory representation, workplace relations hotline, member networking, and access to industry events. Pricing scales from $600 to $9,000 annually based on fleet size.
• Annual Industry Conference Annual multi-day industry conference for members and partners featuring policy discussions, supplier exhibitions, and networking for road freight operators across NSW.
• Road Freight NSW Industry Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding contributions by individuals and companies in the NSW road freight industry.
• Freight News (Newsletter) Regular digital newsletter distributed to members covering industry news, regulatory updates, advocacy outcomes, and member announcements.
• Workplace Relations Hotline / HR Support Member-only workplace relations advisory service delivering HR guidance, award interpretation, and employment compliance support to road freight operators, delivered in partnership with AI Group.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• RT HealthcoreOthersAustralia's first registered health fund since 1889, providing health cover services to RFNSW members.
• I'm In The Right (IITR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNationwide accident management service providing replacement vehicles for not-at-fault drivers. Offers 24/7 accident support, towing coordination, and repair management for RFNSW members.
• RasalanminorOthersSydney-based industrial property advisory firm providing strategic guidance on occupancy cost management, lease reviews, and market rent negotiations.
• SitrakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive OEM importer of Sitrak trucks in Australia, providing sales, after-sales support, and genuine parts.
• OptixcoreTechnology or IntegrationFleet safety and driver behaviour improvement solutions leveraging cutting-edge technologies to reduce risk and enhance on-road performance.
• Freighter GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner75+ years providing innovative solutions for the road transportation sector, serving the entire value chain and life cycle of road, bulk and refrigerated transportation.
• ShellflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerShell Card partnership offering members fuel savings including 20c per litre average savings, 9.5c diesel discount at Shell National Diesel Chain, and zero card fees. Network of 1,600+ sites across Australia.
• Gordon BrothersminorOthersSince 1903 globally and since 2017 in Australia, helping transport companies value, buy, sell and finance fleets and plant equipment.
• TransurbancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's leading toll-road operators, designing and building roads and researching new vehicle and road safety technology.
• VolvocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest producer of heavy trucks in Europe since 1928, renowned for reliability underpinned by quality, safety and environmental care.
• Linde Material HandlingminorOthersMaterial handling solutions provider.
• Toll GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor integrated logistics provider with Asia Pacific focus and global reach since 1888. Dual headquarters including Australia.
• AmpolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor fuel supplier and convenience retailer in Australia.
• Lopez Bros TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily owned and operated transport company specializing in movement of containerised goods for import and export markets.
• iCarecoreOthersNSW government insurance and care services providing workers compensation and care services to businesses and communities.
• NTIflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner50+ years specialist transport insurance provider. Exclusive RFNSW member benefits including waiving age excess, agreed value settlements, increased emergency repair limits, and repatriation of driver coverage.
• Johnstons TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of NSW's largest privately owned transport and logistics companies, 120+ years in operation.
• Border ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational transport and distribution services company with strong capital city and regional network.
• AEI InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance broking group providing truck insurance for heavy transport, logistics, warehousing, rail and shipping sectors.
• Fuel & Infrastructure Management Australasia (FIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading supplier of Australian manufactured specialist products for mining, transport and oceanic industries, focusing on diesel efficiency.
• BluescopeminorOthersProvider of innovative steel materials, products, systems and technologies with operations across Australia, Asia, and North America.
• TWUSupercoreOthersIndustry Super Fund created to help transport workers, run only to benefit members.
• Holding RedlichcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLarge national commercial law firm providing legal solutions for transport and logistics industry with expert industry knowledge.
• DHLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's leading logistics company with 380,000 people in over 220 countries and territories.
• ScotPacminorOthersAustralia and New Zealand's largest specialist provider of working capital solutions with comprehensive Business Finance facilities.
• National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralia's regulator for heavy vehicles with vision of safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicle industry. Key regulatory partner for RFNSW.
• AI GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak national employer organisation representing industry sectors. Provides free workplace relations advice hotline for RFNSW members including rates of pay, leave entitlements, and HR management.
• Teletrac NavmancoreTechnology or IntegrationAI powered telematics platform delivering real-time data, visibility and impact for fleet operations.
• HSE ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManagement consultancy services for privately owned SME transport businesses, run by Habib Francis, former CCO of BagTrans.
• VellexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily owned national freight distribution and logistics solutions across eastern states of Australia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Queensland Trucking Association: Peak industry body representing the Queensland road freight industry. Directly comparable state-level association providing advocacy, member services, and industry events for trucking operators in its jurisdiction.
• South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA): Peak industry body for road transport in South Australia. Comparable as a state-level advocacy and member-services association, structured around operator membership tiers and government engagement.
• NatRoad: National road freight industry association representing owner-drivers and small-to-medium transport operators across Australia. Closely comparable membership-based advocacy and member-services model, competing for the same operator constituency as RFNSW.
• Western Australian Road Transport Association (WARTA): Peak industry body for the WA road freight industry. Directly comparable to RFNSW as a state-level industry association providing advocacy, training, and member services for trucking operators.
• Victorian Transport Association (VTA): Peak industry body for the road freight and logistics sector in Victoria. Closely comparable state-level peak body structure with membership tiers, advocacy focus, and government engagement, directly mirroring RFNSW's role in NSW.

Emerging players

• Owner Drivers Australia: Advocacy and support network for owner-driver trucking operators across Australia. Comparable in mission to RFNSW's owner-operator membership tier, with overlapping constituency but a national rather than state-level focus.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Trucking Association: National peak industry body for the Australian trucking industry. Directly comparable as the federal-level counterpart to RFNSW, and indeed RFNSW operated as 'ATA NSW' until 2015, so the two share historic and ongoing institutional overlap in advocacy.

Others

• Toll Group: Major integrated logistics provider and long-time strategic partner of RFNSW. Included as a corporate member/ecosystem participant rather than a direct peer, illustrating the operator constituency RFNSW represents.
• Transport NSW: NSW government agency responsible for transport policy, regulation, and infrastructure. Adjacent counterparty rather than a peer — RFNSW engages with Transport for NSW as a key advocacy stakeholder.
• National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR): National regulator for heavy vehicles in Australia. A flagship regulatory partner of RFNSW; included as an adjacent ecosystem participant given its central role in shaping the policy environment in which RFNSW members operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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