The Flood Relief Permit system has been extended until March 27 enabling 36.5-metre double road trains access to Perth freight depots under escort from Northam and down Greenmount Hill to Roe Highway.
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Showcasing women in the trucking industry
Women in Trucking Australia (WiTA) CEO Lyndal Denny has welcomed the establishment of the National Transport Commission’s National Women in Transport initiative which brings together a network of senior female transport leaders.
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Resealing projects about to start in North Queensland
Several resealing projects are about get underway in North Queensland this month, advises the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
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Drive-through video released of new Gold Coast interchange
Traffic will soon be flowing on the Gold Coast’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) as part of the $1 billion Pacific Motorway M1 Varsity Lakes to Tugun (VL2T) upgrade.
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How to beat a parking ticket using a simple work diary defence
Our recent story about the truckies who copped fines for stopping in a no-parking zone in Coonabarabran, NSW, provoked plenty of lively discussion on our Facebook page.
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NSW Police have message for truckies after charging B-double driver
Don’t trust your tired self.
That was the message from NSW Police after Moree Highway Patrol stopped this B-double on the Newell Highway near Moree and spoke with the 25-year-old male driver from Queensland.
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Gilbert & Roach Newcastle named PACCAR Parts Dealer of the Year
PACCAR Parts Australia has announced Gilbert & Roach Kenworth DAF Newcastle as its 2021 PACCAR Parts Dealer of the Year.
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Tributes flow for young truckie killed in horror truck rollover
A 22-year-old Townsville truckie who lost his life on the weekend is being remembered as a top bloke and loving father, with a GoFund Me page set up to help cover funeral costs and support his young family.
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New mandates for emergency braking technologies to come into effect
Two new Australian Design Rules (ADR) mandating Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on heavy vehicles have been announced.
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Peak body makes case for federal budget essentials
With the federal budget for 2022-23 announced, the Australian Trucking Association has made its pitch for industry funding across three key areas: roading, rest areas and a net zero truck incentive package.
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