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ATA calls for relaxing of HVNL amid flood crisis

With record-breaking rain closing roads and throwing the supply chain into chaos, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) is calling for the temporary relaxation of laws pertaining to vehicle lengths. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2022, 10:22 amJanuary 28, 2022

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NSW council reveals its first electric truck

The City of Newcastle has welcomed its first electric truck, as it pushes towards its transition to a zero emissions fleet. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2022, 9:36 amJanuary 28, 2022

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Supply chains hit hard as Stuart Highway remains closed

With the Stuart Highway remaining closed due to flooding, towns such as Coober Pedy are reporting critical supply shortages. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2022, 9:20 amJanuary 28, 2022

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Tax office urged to fix RAT ‘tax traps’

The Australian Tax Office needs to urgently clarify the tax deductibility status of rapid antigen tests (RATs), said the National Road Transport Association (NatRoad).
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Staff WriterJanuary 28, 2022, 8:15 amJanuary 28, 2022

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Truckies risk a $55 fine for being courteous to other road users

Courteous and safety conscious truckies face fines for trying to reduce the number of head-on collisions on the highways.
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Spy on the RoadJanuary 27, 2022, 1:55 pmFebruary 7, 2022

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Capricorn Highway widening now underway

A project to widen a high priority section of the Capricorn Highway between Winton Creek and the Agricultural College east of Emerald is now underway.
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Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2022, 12:55 pmJanuary 27, 2022

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Floodwater clip sparks surprise Facebook debate for truckie

Interstate truckie Ben Stamatovich thought he was sharing a harmless clip on his popular Facebook page The Drone Way showing his 100,000 followers the many conditions that truckies face in getting freight to its destination.
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Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2022, 9:34 amJanuary 28, 2022

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Hay run heroes spread joy on Australia Day

This Australia Day, 20 trucks will arrive in drought-affected towns in Western Queensland, providing much needed relief for Aussie farmers who have been doing it tough. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2022, 3:39 pmJanuary 25, 2022

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Gillenbah/Narrandera and Tarcutta testing sites to close

The freight friendly Covid-19 testing sites at Gillenbah/Narrandera and Tarcutta will be closed at the end of this month, in addition to the upcoming closure of the Taree site announced yesterday. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2022, 12:46 pmJanuary 25, 2022

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Record rainfall floods major SA highways and cuts off towns

Record rainfall has forced the closure of parts of the Stuart and Eyre Highways, cutting off many outback towns, with SA’s Far North and Eyre Peninsula the worst hit. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2022, 11:30 amJanuary 25, 2022

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ATA calls for relaxing of HVNL amid flood crisis

NSW council reveals its first electric truck

Supply chains hit hard as Stuart Highway remains closed

Tax office urged to fix RAT ‘tax traps’

Truckies risk a $55 fine for being courteous to other road users

Capricorn Highway widening now underway

Floodwater clip sparks surprise Facebook debate for truckie

Hay run heroes spread joy on Australia Day

Gillenbah/Narrandera and Tarcutta testing sites to close

Record rainfall floods major SA highways and cuts off towns

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

Outback truckie comes to the rescue

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