MaxiTRANS has opened its new heavy-duty trailer manufacturing facility in Carole Park, Queensland.
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SA towing operator faces charges relating to fatality
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has laid primary duties charges against a towing operator and its company director in relation to a fatal incident at Clements Gap, South Australia, in February last year.
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#PicOfTheDay – Deegan Watkins
With only 300,000km on the clock and still in tip top shape, this 1987 Ford Louisville LTL 9000 doesn’t show her age at all, in fact she’s aged impeccably well.
Busy Perth corridor to receive $100 million in road upgrades
Thomas Road in Perth’s south eastern suburbs is set to receive some major upgrades, with $100 million in State and Federal funding committed to improvements that aim to drive greater safety and efficiency.
Consultations underway for $1.07 billion roads initiative
With $1.07 billion committed towards the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative in Queensland, consultations are underway for the next corridor priorities.
#PicOfTheDay – Rick Phillips
Don Watson Transport’s 200th truck is pictured at the company’s Derrimut depot. The special commemorative addition to the fleet features blue flames emblazoned on the front.
#PicOfTheDay – Claire McGillivery
This awesome pic of one of Trevor Sadler / T.A Sadler Transport’s Western Stars was taken while it was travelling through the town of Garvoc in Victoria’s west.
Council wins right to recruit only women drivers to help tackle gender gap
With less than 4% of its truck driving workforce being women, the Ipswich City Council applied for an exemption under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD) so it can target women to fill more of its truck driving positions and help reduce the gender gap.
Roads and productivity highlighted in Victorian Budget
Victoria was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and strict lockdowns and restrictions have crippled the state’s economy. The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has thrown its support behind the Victorian Budget 2020/21, which includes $1.6 billion towards road network and infrastructure initiatives.
PACCAR Parts’ Red Friday sale
PACCAR Parts will shift things up a gear this Friday 27 November, with its ‘Red Friday’ sale, which will feature some great deals on big brand products such as Narva, GME and SKF.