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VTA: Recovering Covid compliance costs

Covid regulations and requirements haven’t come without significant costs to the freight and logistics industry – and Victorian Transport Association (VTA) CEO Peter Anderson is encouraging transport operators to consider ways to recover these massive costs. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 22, 2021, 9:31 amOctober 22, 2021

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SEA Electric receives its largest order yet

SEA Electric has scored its biggest order to date, with 1150 zero-emissions SEA Hino M5 EVs ordered by GATR Truck Center in the USA. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 22, 2021, 5:52 amOctober 22, 2021

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#PicOfTheDay – Jamie JB Whiting

A glorious photo of this Kenworth T904, taken just north of Holbrook, NSW. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 21, 2021, 1:38 pmOctober 19, 2021

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StarTrack workers on nationwide 24-hour strike

StarTrack workers nationwide walked off the job for 24-hours at midnight after the Australia Post subsidiary refused meeting requests from workers to settle a new agreement, says the Transport Workers Union.
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Staff WriterOctober 21, 2021, 10:54 amOctober 21, 2021

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New regional dealership delivers first truck to local farmer

A new Daimler Trucks dealership in Horsham, Victoria, has delivered its first truck to a local farmer.
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Staff WriterOctober 21, 2021, 8:41 amOctober 21, 2021

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Trucking companies avoid fines with safety education and fixes

The NHVR recently accepted two enforceable undertakings (EU) from J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd (JJR) and Brother Nature Pty Ltd (Brother) valued at over $50,000 to correct activities around vehicle mass and loading requirements.
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Staff WriterOctober 21, 2021, 8:17 amOctober 21, 2021

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#PicOfTheDay – Matt Cook

This Kenworth T909 stops by this colourful artwork in Western Turner, WA. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 20, 2021, 10:16 amOctober 19, 2021

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Peculiarly loaded truck lands driver in hot water

A 70-year-old driver has been charged after being spotted with a load that was over-width, over length and improperly secured. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 20, 2021, 9:25 amOctober 20, 2021

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Countdown is on for Brisbane Convoy for Kids

After having to cancel last year due to Covid restrictions, the Brisbane Convoy for Kids is back, with hundreds of trucks and bikes set to hit the road in just over two weeks. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 20, 2021, 8:26 amOctober 20, 2021

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StarTrack workers to strike after pay talks break down

StarTrack remains the only transport company facing national 24-hour strikes from midnight tonight after the Transport Workers Union said the company refused requests to present them with an enterprise agreement offer.
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Staff WriterOctober 20, 2021, 8:10 amOctober 20, 2021

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VTA: Recovering Covid compliance costs

SEA Electric receives its largest order yet

#PicOfTheDay – Jamie JB Whiting

StarTrack workers on nationwide 24-hour strike

New regional dealership delivers first truck to local farmer

Trucking companies avoid fines with safety education and fixes

#PicOfTheDay – Matt Cook

Peculiarly loaded truck lands driver in hot water

Countdown is on for Brisbane Convoy for Kids

StarTrack workers to strike after pay talks break down

Compliance crackdown on building and construction sector

Veteran truckie loving life on the road in his dream role

Truck sales fall but still on track for third-highest finish

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