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Truckie’s lucky escape from fiery truck crash

A truck driver has escaped serious injury after the car carrier he was driving – and the five new utes it was carrying – were engulfed in flames after his truck crashed into a bridge railing on the Pacific Highway on the Mid North Coast. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 18, 2020, 9:27 amNovember 18, 2020

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Truckies should prepare now for La Niña warns expert

The weather predictions are La Niña is on the way. So, what does that mean for those of you who are in the transport, logistics or construction industries? As part of our coverage of National Road Safety Week, brought to you by NTI, well-known Australian weather presenter Mike Larkan chats to Big Rigs. Read More

Sponsored ContentNovember 17, 2020, 3:29 pmNovember 17, 2020

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Helping motorists understand truck blind spots

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and CityLink operator Transurban have come together to help educate car drivers and motorcycle riders to better understand truck blind spots. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 17, 2020, 1:34 pmNovember 17, 2020

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Are truckies becoming “the cash cow” when it comes to toll roads?

Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has called on the State Government to consider using part of the proceeds from the sale of its 49 per cent stake in the WestConnex motorway for incentives to assist truck operators struggling to pay increasing tolls and administration costs. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 17, 2020, 1:17 pmNovember 17, 2020

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Let’s talk fatigue this National Road Safety Week

Fatigue affects us all, and is a key safety challenge for heavy vehicle drivers and operators. The NHVR will be hosting webinars centred around fatigue choices today and Thursday as part of National Road Safety Week. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 17, 2020, 10:07 amNovember 17, 2020

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Safety pilot program delivering to people at work

For the road transport industry, safety is our number one priority. The road is our workplace and it literally has many moving parts to manage. But, where to start? Read More

Staff WriterNovember 17, 2020, 9:40 amNovember 17, 2020

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SA timber transporter reveals secret to successful safety culture

NTI Traction, a new program to drive good safety culture has already paid dividends for Fennell Forestry, with the South Australian business opening a constructive dialogue throughout the company.
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Staff WriterNovember 17, 2020, 7:54 amNovember 17, 2020

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Scania Australia pulls out of 2021 Brisbane Truck Show

For the first time in more than 30 years Scania Australia will not be exhibiting at the Brisbane Truck Show.
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Staff WriterNovember 17, 2020, 7:25 amMay 11, 2021

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Auswide Transport Solutions ordered off road until safety issues fixed

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today issued a prohibition notice to Melbourne-based Punjab Roadtrains Pty Ltd trading as Auswide Transport Solutions following an investigation into fatigue management and other safety issues.
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Staff WriterNovember 16, 2020, 3:36 pmNovember 16, 2020

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Finalists named for prestigious Craig Roseneder Award

Three exceptional workshop professionals have been named finalists for the Australian Trucking Association’s 2020 Craig Roseneder Award, recognising their technical and maintenance excellence in the trucking industry’s workshops.
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Staff WriterNovember 16, 2020, 11:38 amNovember 16, 2020

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Truckie’s lucky escape from fiery truck crash

Truckies should prepare now for La Niña warns expert

Helping motorists understand truck blind spots

Are truckies becoming “the cash cow” when it comes to toll roads?

Let’s talk fatigue this National Road Safety Week

Safety pilot program delivering to people at work

SA timber transporter reveals secret to successful safety culture

Scania Australia pulls out of 2021 Brisbane Truck Show

Auswide Transport Solutions ordered off road until safety issues fixed

Finalists named for prestigious Craig Roseneder Award

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

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