This month’s joint fatigue management operation with police shouldn’t be construed as a ‘blitz’ and truckies should not feel like they are being unfairly targeted, says NHVR chief operations officer Paul Salvati.
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Campaigner says truckies are short-changed on busy Queensland freight route
Truckies’ campaigner Wes Walker has shifted his focus 145km north of the Gatton breakdown pads he’s so famous for to highlight what he believes is a glaring gap between investment in inspection areas versus truckies’ rest bays.
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Truckie’s warning after rock-throwing scare on Ipswich Motorway
Brisbane truckie Chris O’Brien is warning other drivers to be on high-alert along the Ipswich Motorway after a frightening rock-throwing incident that smashed the windscreen of his 4900 Western Star last week.
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A tribute to all the women in the transport industry
You could excuse general manager Adam Ross if he was a little apprehensive when handing over the keys to veteran company driver Glen Bussey for his first test spin.
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Parking message slowly getting through at Gatton breakdown pads
After months of educating truckies on the benefits of parking their dollies at the front of the busy breakdown pads, unofficial Gatton sheriff Wes Walker says the message is finally getting through.
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Report highlights glaring gaps and deficiencies in truckies’ rest area network
Truckies have pinpointed glaring gaps and shortcomings in the NSW rest area network in a newly released 40-page probe by Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
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Costly Gore Highway upgrades are a joke, say truckies
Experienced truckie Craig Fraser can’t believe what he’s seeing as he drives along the busy Gore Highway in Queensland each day.
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NSW truck stop thieves are ‘at it again’, warns veteran truckie
A veteran truckie who was parked up overnight at the Caltex Moree is warning other drivers to stay vigilant and keep their doors locked after two alleged robberies there this week.
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South Gippsland trucking company moves forward after tragedy and fines
As troubling as the 2020 incidents were that led Peter Stoitse Transport (PST) back into court this week, it is not the same company that is operating today, stresses CEO Mike Munday.
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Caravanners’ advocate reprimands drivers for disrespecting truckies
A leading online caravanners’ advocate has taken to his popular social media page to remind motorists to show truckies more respect at designated rest areas.
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