The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and CityLink operator Transurban have come together to help educate car drivers and motorcycle riders to better understand truck blind spots.
Are truckies becoming “the cash cow” when it comes to toll roads?
Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has called on the State Government to consider using part of the proceeds from the sale of its 49 per cent stake in the WestConnex motorway for incentives to assist truck operators struggling to pay increasing tolls and administration costs.
Let’s talk fatigue this National Road Safety Week
Fatigue affects us all, and is a key safety challenge for heavy vehicle drivers and operators. The NHVR will be hosting webinars centred around fatigue choices today and Thursday as part of National Road Safety Week.
Safety pilot program delivering to people at work
For the road transport industry, safety is our number one priority. The road is our workplace and it literally has many moving parts to manage. But, where to start?
#PicOfTheDay – Tim Stringer
A great shot of this J R Stephens 100 year Mack Superliner during the 2020 harvest in Bellata, NSW.
SA timber transporter reveals secret to successful safety culture
NTI Traction, a new program to drive good safety culture has already paid dividends for Fennell Forestry, with the South Australian business opening a constructive dialogue throughout the company.
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Scania Australia pulls out of 2021 Brisbane Truck Show
For the first time in more than 30 years Scania Australia will not be exhibiting at the Brisbane Truck Show.
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Auswide Transport Solutions ordered off road until safety issues fixed
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today issued a prohibition notice to Melbourne-based Punjab Roadtrains Pty Ltd trading as Auswide Transport Solutions following an investigation into fatigue management and other safety issues.
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Finalists named for prestigious Craig Roseneder Award
Three exceptional workshop professionals have been named finalists for the Australian Trucking Association’s 2020 Craig Roseneder Award, recognising their technical and maintenance excellence in the trucking industry’s workshops.
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How to alert road users of a breakdown
When it comes to heavy vehicle breakdowns, the most important thing is to keep you or your drivers safe.
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