New MAN TGX is named the best of the best
Top marks in comfort, safety, innovation, fuel efficiency and more have helped the new MAN TGX take out the prestigious title of International Truck of the Year 2021.
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VTA cements Executive Council team at AGM
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) formally elected Murphy Transport Solutions CEO Cameron Murphy to the council and re-elected President Mike Lean and Vice-President Dennis Ryan for further terms, during its 118th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 24 November.
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Peak body hits back at proposed truck tax increase
Increasing taxes on trucks would tax jobs, consumers and Australia’s economic recovery, said Acting CEO of the Australian Trucking Association Bill McKinley.
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Sydney truckie takes this video clip of motorist to police
From high up in his Scania, Sydney truckie Kev Mitchell feared the worst when he saw this idiot make a dangerous last-second manoeuvre into his lane, eastbound on the M5 this week.
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NSW joins SA to support calls for EV road user fees
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has applauded the NSW Government’s support of electric vehicle road user charges, following the announcement of a similar scheme by South Australia.
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Industry reacts to December EWD rollout
Former truckie-turned Senator, Glenn Sterle, has mixed feelings about the introduction of the EWD alternative for truckies from December 1.
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Five great webinars to watch
If there’s one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, it’s that the online realm can help keep us together, keep us informed and keep us in the know. With many having to navigate through lockdowns, quarantine and having to do things very differently to what they were once used to, webinars have become an excellent source of knowledge and training. Here, we list some great webinars for truckies and transport operators to put on their radar.
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MaxiTRANS opens new heavy-duty trailer facility
MaxiTRANS has opened its new heavy-duty trailer manufacturing facility in Carole Park, Queensland.
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SA towing operator faces charges relating to fatality
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has laid primary duties charges against a towing operator and its company director in relation to a fatal incident at Clements Gap, South Australia, in February last year.
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Busy Perth corridor to receive $100 million in road upgrades
Thomas Road in Perth’s south eastern suburbs is set to receive some major upgrades, with $100 million in State and Federal funding committed to improvements that aim to drive greater safety and efficiency.
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