Change immigration law to address driver shortage, says VTA
Australia is facing an escalating crisis in the transport and logistics sector—a chronic shortage of qualified heavy vehicle drivers.
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Committed to transparency in all our investigations
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) remains committed to being as transparent as possible about our enforcement priorities under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
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Engaging with regional operators is key to safety, says CEO
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has long championed the cause of road safety, advocating tirelessly for the interests and wellbeing of freight operators across Victoria.
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Three little words that will help keep truckies behind the wheel
Sometime ago National Road Freighters Association (NRFA) past president Rod Hannifey wrote to all state enforcement agencies (police) seeking leniency when dealing with truck drivers on the roadside with minor work and rest hour breaches and mistakes within the work diary.
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Trucking event exceeded our wildest expectations
After the successful launch of National Female Truckies’ Day in mid-2023 as a virtual event, the Women in Trucking Australia (WiTA) board resolved to host an in-person celebration in 2024.
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Toll road review could fix unfair system, says TWU
The recently released independent review of New South Wales’ toll road network, chaired by former ACCC head Allan Fels, is welcomed by the Transport Workers Union as a potential remedy to an unfair and exploitative system that has continually taken advantage of owner-drivers and the transport industry.
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Freight plan should focus on productivity, efficiency and safety
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) responded to the June 2024 discussion paper by the Department of Transport and Planning on updating the Victorian Freight Plan.
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Demystifying the 100km radius rule for truckies
I have often been asked by truck drivers about what’s commonly referred to as the ‘100 k radius’.
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Australian operators are looking for lasting repair solutions
There’s a line that’s been used quite a lot in recent times, relating to the theme of change as it applies to the Australian road transport sector.
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Challenges and opportunities for small operators with new bill
The recent changes to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 marks a significant shift in Australia’s industrial landscape, with implications for small operators in the trucking industry, alongside larger fleet owners.
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