In a NSW first, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has cancelled the licence of a Sydney truck driver after multiple breaches of the dangerous goods transport rules potentially putting other road users in danger.
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Winners named for Driving the Difference scholarships
Transport Women Australia Limited and Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific have announced the 2020 winners of the Driving the Difference Scholarships.
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Father’s impassioned plea to truckies at start of National Road Safety Week
While I’ve been promoting road safety across Australia for almost nine years, I want to make a confession: I never wanted to work in this field and I wish this wasn’t my life today!
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Lindsay Australia charged with safety duty offences after Qld tragedy
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has filed charges in Coffs Harbour Local Court following an investigation into an incident in Tanah Merah, Qld, in November 2018 that resulted in the death of a driver.
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Auswide Linehaul Services fleet grounded amid safety concerns
A prohibition notice has been issued to Melbourne-based Sidhu Investments (QLD) Pty Ltd, trading as Auswide Linehaul Services, following an investigation by the NHVR into safety standards.
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EV drivers must pay their fair share of road user charge
A proposal by the government of South Australia to introduce a road user charge for electric vehicles is welcome recognition all motorists – irrespective of how their vehicles are powered – need to pay their fair share, said the Victorian Transport Association.
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PACCAR Australia set again to increase production
Despite what has universally been acknowledged as a very unusual year, marred by significant negative health and economic impact, PACCAR Australia is again increasing truck production over the coming months.
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WA peak body hatches plan to solve chronic driver shortage
The Western Roads Federation (WRF) isn’t relying solely on the relaxing of border restrictions as the best fix for the chronic driver shortage in Western Australia.
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New Volvo range designed with truckies top of mind
The new Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 – on sale from November 30 – have been designed with the driver in mind and offer unparalleled levels of comfort, driveability and safety, said Volvo.
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Powertorque and Delivery join Prime Creative Media road transport fleet
Prime Creative Media is pleased to announce the acquisition of Powertorque and Delivery magazines and associated digital and social assets from Motoring Matters magazine group.
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