Truck driver shortage fast becoming a ‘national economic crisis’
Australia’s truck driver shortage is fast becoming a national economic crisis.
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Fixing access is the key for our growing freight task
Heavy vehicle access permits might not sound like an everyday concern for most Australians, however failure to prioritise access reform comes with significant risks to our supply chain, economy and the wider community.
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Challenges and opportunities for small operators with new bill
The recent changes to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 marks a significant shift in Australia’s industrial landscape, with implications for small operators in the trucking industry, alongside larger fleet owners.
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Practical measures are a must for the trucking industry
As the voice of the road transport industry, NatRoad provides frank and fearless advice to the Australian Government for the benefit of our members and the industry.
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Let’s reset our approach to road safety
It’s an obvious statement to make but I’ll make it again and again because it’s glaringly true: We all want safer roads. It doesn’t matter if you’re a truck driver, motorist, emergency services first responder, nurse, or doctor.
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Road access changes must be accelerated in budget
Road transport is a pragmatic industry; however, it is also often set in its ways.
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Will the ‘right to disconnect’ law work for trucking?
Media thrives on controversy, so it was no shock to see headlines about the passing of new workplace laws have been dominated by the ‘right to disconnect’ rules.
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It’s a matter of history that truckies count as essential
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were an estimated 20 million registered vehicles at January 31, 2021 on Australian roads, with 20.7 per cent of them carrying freight.
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Truck driver competency reform reaches milestone, but there’s still a long way to go
Last year ended with a modest win for our industry when Australian transport ministers agreed we need consistent driver training and licensing.
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Axle mass inconsistencies between states need to be exposed
Axle mass limits isn’t the sexiest issue for people outside the heavy vehicle industry, but it’s vital to keeping supply chains moving efficiently and safely in this country.
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