ALRTA national president Scott McDonald said Mr Munro had many successes while at the helm of ALRTA during the past 10 years.
“Mat joined ALRTA in May 2013 at a crucial point in our association’s evolution,” Mr McDonald said.
“He was our first direct employee and immediately set about revamping our operations.
“We now have a modern association with excellent governance, staff, offices, member equity and standing with governments and other stakeholders.
“Some of Mat’s policy achievements include improved work and rest flexibility for livestock carriers, new rules allowing personal use of a heavy vehicle ... a registered code of practice for effluent management and construction of several free effluent disposal facilities.
“However, all good things must come to an end, and so on behalf of ALRTA and our state member associations, I thank Mat for his great service to our industry and wish him every success in his new role with ATA.
“It is a position where his professional skills and his understanding of rural trucking can be put to good use. Our attention now turns to recruiting a suitable person to build on Mat’s success.”
Mr Munro starts with ATA on July 3.
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