Major Queensland truck stop still on the market after five years
A proposed truck stop on the Warrego Highway at Helidon Spa in Queensland is still on the market, five years after a development application was approved.
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Truckies need more rest areas and parking bays, demands new parliamentary report
More funding and construction of rest areas and parking bays, competency-based driver training programs, and the development of an apprenticeship pathway into a driving career.
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New era for the ‘E’ Cab
December 1986 was a pivotal time for Kenworth in Australia, which saw the release of a variety of new models onto the Australian transport scene.
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15,500km trip across the country
UD’s 15,500km, 27-day Lap of the Map tour saw the brand’s Quon CW 25 360 travel the length and breadth of Australia – from the major highways to the rugged outback.
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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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RFNSW: Current tolls are “unfair and discriminatory”
With heavy vehicles having to pay up to three times more to use some of Sydney’s toll roads, Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) says trucks have become “cash cows” for the state’s toll operators.
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Daimler issues recall for 2021 Cascadia
Daimler Truck Australia has issued a recall notice for its 2021 Freightliner Cascadia due to an issue relating to a soot sensor – with 21 vehicles affected.
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NHVR announces changes to permit applications and renewals
Following the launch of a new heavy vehicle route planner last year, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is making a change to permit applications from this month.
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New service station, truckies’ lounge planned along Capricorn Highway
The Rockhampton Regional Council is currently reviewing plans for a new integrated service station, and a food and drink building at the existing site on 765 Capricorn Highway, Gracemere.
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Jimmy Rees uses comical videos to spread road safety message
With school holidays beginning in parts of the country this week there is once again an increase in the number of light vehicle drivers and caravanners travelling on Australian roads.
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