- To promote the development of a sound road transport sub-sector in Tanzania
- To advise the Government and other Road transport stakeholders to plan and provide good and safe road and ensure their effective maintenance.
- To encourage public private partnerships (PPP) in developing and operating road transport infrastructure and services
- To provide quality services that meet the needs of TARA members and road stakeholders
- To promote environmentally friendly technologies in the construction, maintenance and operation of the road transport infrastructure and services
- To collaborate with national, regional and international road transport stakeholders in implementation of activities and programmes related to the road sub-sector in Tanzania.