ALC appoints new CEO
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has appointed Brad Williams as its new CEO, commencing the role yesterday.
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Snap lockdown mayhem: Drivers caught out by new testing regime
Interstate driver Phil Doorey is thanking his lucky stars that the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) answered his Facebook SOS at the weekend.
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Broader range of tyres on the way for PBS vehicles
Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will soon be able to use a broader range of tyres, which the regulator hopes will encourage the take-up of safer, more-productive vehicles in the Australian heavy vehicle fleet.
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Border exemption for operators transporting perishables and livestock
After lobbying by industry, Queensland Health yesterday issued a temporary testing concession for operators transporting perishable goods or livestock across the Queensland border.
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‘Our truck drivers deserve better than this’: Senator urges PM to intervene
Disturbed by reports of truckies’ health suffering as a result of the increasing Covid-testing demands, WA Senator Glenn Sterle has added his voice to the industry call to allow drivers the option of using self-testing kits.
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Truckie waved through as Gold Coast border check overwhelmed
Cracks in Queensland’s new hardline border controls are already beginning to show, says interstate truckie Richard Walker.
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QTA: Border Zone Entry X Pass approved
After campaigning for a common sense approach towards the use of the X Pass, the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) says Queensland Health has approved its use from today.
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Spotlight on industry skills shortage at WA summit
The Transport Workers’ Union WA Branch will today present its submission to the WA Skills Summit as the WA Premier hosts industry leaders in Perth to discuss skills shortages.
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“Stay in your vehicle”: Truckies denied toilet access at delivery sites
With current Covid restrictions ramping up, many truckies are being refused access to toilets at delivery sites; and current processes are making it near impossible for some to adhere to fatigue management rules.
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