The trucking industry strongly welcomes proposed Labor amendments to the Payment Times Reporting Scheme, which would introduce penalties for big business who continue to pay their bills late.
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Applications now open for career-boosting scholarship program
Transport Women Australia Limited and Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific are calling for applications for a scholarship program developed for women in the transport industry and those wishing to join.
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New truckies’ lobby group launches
Long-time truckie and compliance expert Roxanne Mysko is launching a new lobby group that aims to give a louder voice at the policy table for drivers, owner-drivers and small fleet owners.
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$12,000 raised to reunite ill interstate truckie with his family
When a Victorian truckie collapsed while working in Brisbane, ending up in an induced coma in ICU, a Go Fund Me page was set up so his wife could be by his side. Over $12,000 has now been raised – and counting.
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New plans for 2020 i98FM Illawarra Convoy
The greatly anticipated annual i98FM Illawarra Convoy is the largest truck and motorbike convoy in the Southern Hemisphere, but due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020 rendition will look very different.
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Nominate someone for the 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards
The VTA has issued a call for final entries for the 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards with only a few days remaining until the deadline for nominations on Monday, September 7.
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Video highlights overdue need to tighten up driving standards: truckie
A WA truckie has released dramatic footage of a near-miss to illustrate why authorities need to take urgent action on tightening licensing standards.
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Woman charged after hiding in truck to cross NSW/Victoria border
A woman has been charged after allegedly hiding in the back of a truck in Victoria and entering NSW without a valid permit.
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NT border crossing update
The NT Government has released border crossing updates. From 28 August, freight workers entering the NT and truck drivers of a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Mass of over 4.5 tonnes or train crew will be required to complete and submit an online COVID-19 Freight Risk Mitigation Management Plan prior to crossing the border.
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Hyundai leads way with hydrogen-powered prime mover
US Hydrogen start-up Nikola has just announced an order for 2500 TRE battery/electric rigid waste trucks for Republic Services, with an option for up to 5000 units.
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