Over the past few months, we’ve seen transport companies shutting their doors at an alarming rate.
While we wring our hands and wail at the unfairness, it seems there is only one solution being touted – fix the rates issue. But is that the only solution?
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Hidden industry costs of DOCA agreements
Are you being advised to consider a Deed of Company Arrangement (DOCA)? Have you been told it could stop you buying trucks?
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We may need to bring this road maintenance levy back so everyone pays their way
It’s time for conversations about roads in Australia.
Australia is one trillion in debt. Two hundred thousand kilometres of roads need building or rebuilding at a cost of say $100 billion-plus, yet the states have no money.
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Connecting with industry to create safer roads
As we enter the second half of the year, I wanted to share with you how at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), our Stakeholder Engagement team is connecting with industry to create safer roads for all.
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Shining a spotlight on the people and organisations who keep Australia moving
As we continue to receive nominations for the 2025 Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIAs), I find myself reflecting on the immense value these awards bring to our sector.
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Where does the industry go from here?
More companies are closing or going bankrupt and many of us are ageing out of the workforce, and we cannot attract enough workers replace those leaving and retiring. So, what happens next?
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Shovels solve rest area hygiene dilemma for truckies
Truckies who travel along the highway between Camooweal in Queensland and Barkly Homestead in the Northern Territory want more rest areas with toilets.
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Accidents, assumptions and the cost of misinformation
Ever thought about what you eyewitness or if an eyewitness actually sees what they think that they see.
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Regional freight is the engine room that keeps our economy running
As the CEO of the Victorian Transport Association, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with freight and logistics operators across every corner of our state.
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Truckies give these rest areas tick of approval
In his travels all around Australia driver Martyn Dijkxhoorn stops at many rest areas.
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