Peter Anderson, Author at Big Rigs

Opinion

Lifting the driving standard of Victoria’s workforce

The transport industry routinely embraces innovation when it comes to changes in telematics, new safety technology and automation. So why are we so far behind when it comes to the basic issues of attracting and retaining a skilled workforce? Read More

Peter AndersonJuly 8, 2022, 1:32 pmJuly 18, 2022

Opinion

Shipping profits validate calls to change law

Everyone in the business world is acutely aware of the havoc unleashed by the pandemic on the financial performance of businesses. Read More

Peter AndersonJune 23, 2022, 9:33 amJune 21, 2022

Opinion

Classify gig workers in industrial law

The election of the Albanese Labor Government provides an opportunity to make significant inroads to improving conditions for transport workers servicing the gig economy – the Uber, Amazon and Menulog drivers that transport meals, groceries, parcels and other freight for wages and conditions that should embarrass any responsible employer. Read More

Peter AndersonJune 9, 2022, 9:27 amJune 9, 2022

Opinion

People, diversity and culture are critical to future

With the Covid experience slowly dissipating we are gradually getting back to the new normal. Our industry has not slowed down and we are continually being challenged to find greater productivity and efficiency while staying 100 per cent safe. Read More

Peter AndersonMay 13, 2022, 11:15 amMay 10, 2022

Opinion

Incoming government must address RUC fiasco

The federal election campaign is in full swing, with politicians winging around the country making promises and commitments about what they would or wouldn’t do in government. Read More

Peter AndersonApril 28, 2022, 4:18 pmApril 29, 2022

Opinion

Federal budget hits and misses

While the recent federal budget contained some welcome investments in transport infrastructure and funding for skills and apprenticeships, the allocation of funds throughout our national federation represented something of a missed opportunity to better support resiliency in our supply chains. Read More

Peter AndersonApril 11, 2022, 8:00 amApril 11, 2022

Opinion

$3m to train ‘priority groups’ for transport jobs in Victoria

Attracting and training new people to the transport industry continues to be a major focus for the VTA, with labour shortages crippling operators and adding to an already stressed supply chain. Read More

Peter AndersonMarch 30, 2022, 8:26 amMarch 30, 2022

Opinion

Operators must act on rising fuel costs

Transport operators are certainly no strangers to fluctuations in fuel pricing, however the perfect storm of supply chain disruptions as we start to recover from Covid, geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, and rising interest rates off the back of inflationary pressures are unprecedented.
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Peter AndersonMarch 10, 2022, 3:31 pmMarch 10, 2022

Opinion

Give wharf carriers relief from empty container fee

Wharf carriers servicing ports around Australia are no strangers to exorbitant fees and charges that have been creeping into their cost structures for years. Read More

Peter AndersonMarch 8, 2022, 9:55 amFebruary 25, 2022

Opinion

Supply chain certainty high on conference agenda

I am pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Victorian Transport Association’s State Conference 2022, being held at Silverwater Resort, Phillip Island from March 20-22. Read More

Peter AndersonFebruary 20, 2022, 4:00 pmFebruary 11, 2022

Peter Anderson

Lifting the driving standard of Victoria’s workforce

Shipping profits validate calls to change law

Classify gig workers in industrial law

People, diversity and culture are critical to future

Incoming government must address RUC fiasco

Federal budget hits and misses

$3m to train ‘priority groups’ for transport jobs in Victoria

Operators must act on rising fuel costs

Give wharf carriers relief from empty container fee

Supply chain certainty high on conference agenda

Mechanic’s safety warning after leg crushed by B-double

Built for the toughest road jobs in Australia

Administrators steer future of South Australian truck fleet

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