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Truckie’s shower/toilet unit ‘out of order for months’ at popular truck stop

“You see 10 drivers sitting there waiting with towels over their shoulders – and one more shower would make a hell of a difference,” said a veteran B-double driver who stops here regularly on his twice weekly run between Sydney and Brisbane. Read More

Danielle GullaciNovember 21, 2023, 10:14 amNovember 21, 2023 0 718

Fatigue management, News, Rest area toilets

Rest area proposals now in the hands of federal transport minister

Just nine rest area proposals were put forward by state and local governments for funding assessment at the latest meeting of the Albanese Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Steering Committee.
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Staff WriterNovember 7, 2023, 3:31 pmNovember 7, 2023 0 399

News, Rest area toilets

Truckies’ rest areas on the Newell Highway to close for ‘upgrades’

Truckies should take note of the temporary closure of three popular rest areas on the Newell Highway between Dubbo and Boggabilla between October 30 and December 2.
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Staff WriterOctober 23, 2023, 1:03 pmOctober 24, 2023 0 672

Fatigue management, News, Rest area toilets

Truckies sing the praises of this new rest area

Menzies is a small town in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia and truckies have been singing the praises of a new rest area there which has clean toilets, lots of parking for heavy vehicles, and hot showers.
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Spy on the RoadSeptember 18, 2023, 1:00 pmSeptember 19, 2023 1 4086

News, Rest area toilets

Better access and new toilets at upgraded Bruce Highway rest area

With poor facilities for truck drivers at many Aussie rest areas a hot topic of conversation amongst drivers, Spy was delighted to see improved access and new toilets at Bluewater beside the Bruce Highway. Read More

Spy on the RoadAugust 30, 2023, 9:36 amAugust 30, 2023 1 424

Fatigue management, Heavy vehicle, News, Rest area toilets, Roadhouses

Caravanners’ advocate reprimands drivers for disrespecting truckies

A leading online caravanners’ advocate has taken to his popular social media page to remind motorists to show truckies more respect at designated rest areas.
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James GrahamAugust 20, 2023, 6:29 pmAugust 29, 2023 13 17,804

News, Rest area toilets

Truckies short-changed at busy Bruce Highway rest area

The Fishery Falls rest area which is located 39km south of Cairns beside the Bruce Highway should be one of the best for truck drivers.
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Spy on the RoadAugust 6, 2023, 11:58 amAugust 15, 2023 2 32,338

Fatigue management, News, Rest area toilets

Have your say on where new rest areas should go

Truckies are now invited to have an input in how $140 million for rest area projects will be spent over the next 10 years.
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Staff WriterJuly 14, 2023, 12:54 pmJuly 14, 2023 0 500

Heavy vehicle, News, Rest area toilets

$300k for cleaning and truckies’ toilets still filthy, says Opposition Leader

WA Opposition Leader Shane Love is demanding that the Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti do more to provide the state’s truckies with better rest area facilities.
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Staff WriterJune 21, 2023, 2:37 pmJune 21, 2023 0 575

Rest area toilets

Truckie’s shower/toilet unit ‘out of order for months’ at popular truck stop

Rest area proposals now in the hands of federal transport minister

Truckies’ rest areas on the Newell Highway to close for ‘upgrades’

Truckies sing the praises of this new rest area

Better access and new toilets at upgraded Bruce Highway rest area

Caravanners’ advocate reprimands drivers for disrespecting truckies

Truckies short-changed at busy Bruce Highway rest area

Have your say on where new rest areas should go

$300k for cleaning and truckies’ toilets still filthy, says Opposition Leader

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

Outback truckie comes to the rescue

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