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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Queensland protocol update: Port of Brisbane testing site opens
A dedicated QML freight and logistics Covid-19 testing site is now operational at Port of Brisbane.
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Smedley’s Engineers welcomes PBS specialist
Smedley’s Engineers has announced the appointment of PBS specialist Chris Nisbet, as the company expands its services to an increased number of truck and trailer builders and operators.
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Covid testing regime tightens for truckies at Queensland border
Truckies entering Queensland face tougher Covid-testing regimes under stricter new laws that come into effect from 1am Friday July 30.
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New bridge saves trucks from 46km detour
The new $2.1 million Tillegra Bridge over the Williams River has opened to traffic, allowing trucks – including B-doubles – to use the Dungog crossing, avoiding a 46-kilometre detour.
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$103m Bruce Highway flood-immunity upgrade begins
Works are underway on the $103 million Bruce Highway flood-immunity upgrade north of Maryborough, with two new bridges being built at Saltwater Creek and Deadmans Gully.
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Gerard Johnson re-elected as LRTAQ President
At the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) Annual General Meeting, Gerard Johnson was re-elected as president.
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Quick-thinking Adelaide truckie averts disaster along dual carriageway
Like every truckie on our roads, Dylan Grant has seen his share of sketchy moves by motorists over the years.
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