Travelling right across Queensland, from west to east and back again, this truckie knows this 900km route – and its rough outback roads – like the back of his hand.
Shift Training – Free online course for truck drivers
As part of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) 2019 Heavy Vehicle Safety initiative, Shift Training P/L is pleased to present our “4 points of contact” online education and study program.
#PicOfTheDay – Kane Pentland
A great shot of this Transedel Livestock Kenworth C509 on the Eyre Highway, travelling between Port Augusta and Iron Knob in SA.
TMC video: How to change the cabin filter on a K200
To kick-off our coverage of the ATA’s first online Technical and Maintenance Conference this week, here’s a handy tip from PACCAR on how to change the cabin fresh air filter on a Kenworth K200.
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New livestock standard will improve safety and animal welfare
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Australia (ALRTA) has welcomed the publication of an Australian Standard for the Livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing pens (AS 5340:2020).
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More red tape cut for livestock carriers
New National Operation Advice (NOA) from the NHVR will remove the requirement to include registration numbers from Class 3 Livestock Vehicle permits.
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Auswide Transport Solutions has prohibition notice repealed
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has repealed the prohibition notice issued to Melbourne-based Punjab Roadtrains Pty Ltd, trading as Auswide Transport Solutions, and associated company Southern Cross Freight Lines Pty Ltd.
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Trucking icon Phyllis Jones honoured with award at surprise event
Transport Women Australia Limited has bestowed the 2021 Trish Pickering Memorial Award on well-known and much-loved trucking identity, Phyllis Jones OAM.
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Truckzone pops up in new Queensland location
Truck and trailer parts business Truckzone has opened its 11th branch in Rockhampton, building on its plans to extend its nationwide network of stores.
Brake checking motorist takes on Volvo FH16 Globetrotter with 60t load
SA truckie Rhys Parasiers can only assume this fool thought that he’d been cut off – and this was his idea of payback.
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