Trucking businesses will not need to hold a special business licence or meet a mandatory national operator standard under planned changes to the national truck laws, the ATA understands.
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Advisory issued urging caution at notorious Melbourne intersection
The Victorian Transport Association has issued an advisory to operators urging caution at a notorious Melbourne intersection that has seen a recent surge in incidents involving heavy vehicles.
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Legend SAR goes on tour
If you missed it at the Brisbane Truck Show, now’s your chance to see the Kenworth Legend SAR up close, as it embarks on a tour this month – with its first stop tomorrow.
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Jason Cooper named PACCAR Technician of the Year
After securing third place at the 2020 PACCAR Technician of the Year (TOTY) event, Brown and Hurley technician Jason Cooper has come out on top, taking the title for 2021.
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Hino launches all-new 700 Series
Hino has launched what it says is its safest trucks to date, in the form of the all-new, Euro 6 compliant 700 Series.
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Man charged after cattle stolen from Glen Innes Saleyards
NSW police have charged a man after cattle were allegedly stolen from a premise in the state’s northern tablelands earlier this year.
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Fundraising record for classic resto truck Jolene
A new fundraising record has been set for a classic 1946 Jailbar truck, restored by transport and logistics specialist insurer, NTI, to help raise much-needed funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research.
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Road train prime movers now have more access to networks
A new Notice for road train prime movers will ease pressure on the road network, improve fatigue management and increase the efficiency of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet, said the NHVR.
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TruckSafe welcomes three new directors
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has appointed three new members to the TruckSafe board of directors: National head of chain of responsibility and compliance at Australia Post, Lindy Pascoe; WHS manager at Cleary Bros Transport, Kate Jarvis; and compliance manager at Blenners Transport, Maree Keilar.
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New fleet of water trucks for Toowoomba Council
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has taken delivery of a new fleet of water trucks as part of its $13.6 million fleet replacement program for 2020-21.
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