An alliance of peak transport bodies and unions has formed to call for state and federal governments to fund a program for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to purchase rapid antigen tests for their staff.
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Transport commission axes proposal to reduce weekly hours
After copping widespread industry criticism this week of a proposal to reduce truckies’ standard weekly working hours, the government body tasked with heading up the truck law review has announced a backflip.
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Brunswick Show celebrates its 90th anniversary in style
Centred around the theme of ‘Celebrating Rural Transport’, the Brunswick Agricultural Show attracted record crowds last Saturday and raised over $25,000 for Solaris Cancer Care.
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Meet the HVIA Apprentice of the Year nominees
The nominees have been announced for the HVIA Apprentice of the Year, with the winners to be announced next month at a special event that will also be live-streamed.
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Peak body welcomes tunnel extension to North East Link in Melbourne
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has endorsed revisions to the North East Link in Melbourne that will see tunnels lengthened a further 1.9 kilometres.
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Brisbane Truck Show wins top event award
Despite the many Covid challenges en route and absence of several leading exhibitors, the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show has been announced as Best Live or Hybrid Congress, Conference or Exhibition at the Australian Event Awards.
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Sydney truck crash: ‘It’s a miracle that they are okay’
Police report that the two drivers involved in the serious truck crash in Sydney’s west this morning have sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance parademics.
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Court clears Brisbane operator of sham contracting allegations
After a demanding three and a half year battle, Avert Logistics (formerly Boske Road Transport) has had a Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) case dismissed by The Federal Circuit Court (Brisbane).
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Industry calls for priority access to subsidised rapid antigen kits
News today that the supermarket giants will stock rapid antigen Covid test kits from next week has renewed industry calls for the federal government to ensure priority access to truckies.
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New PBS access notice for permit-free travel
A new notice delivered by the NHVR will give eligible Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles immediate network access when they receive a vehicle approval with a Tier 1 bridge assessment.
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