When a heavy vehicle crash happens, it can shatter lives, fracture families, and leave behind complex questions.
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Intermodal connectivity imperative for freight future
As we reflect on the discussions and insights shared at the recently concluded VTA State Conference, it is worth reflecting on the future of freight movement in Australia.
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It’s time to talk about ‘The Silent Victims’ of road transport
I am writing this article as a Lived Experience suicide thriver and to share with you my experience in the suicidality space.
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Floodway on Bruce Highway needs urgent upgrade
Enough is enough. This is an SOS to governments on behalf of the road transport industry to urgently upgrade a section of the Bruce Highway known as the Gairloch Floodway, which is located about 6km north of Ingham.
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Different spin on heavy vehicle safety
Originally, we planned to share this article on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR’s) latest safety campaign, A Truckie Knows.
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Strengthening advocacy through industry associations
In the ever-evolving world of freight, logistics, and transport, the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) stands as a crucial advocate and support network for its members.
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Funding secured to deliver more free first aid training to truckies
First aid skills save lives, and in our industry, we unfortunately may need to use them more than most.
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Roadmap for the future of road freight
The safe and efficient transport of goods across Australia is essential to the continued growth and prosperity of this great country, and with road freight volumes projected to increase by 77 per cent from 2020 to 2050, the demands on our industry are only going to increase, considerably.
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Repeal Part X to combat unfair industry shipping rates
In recent years, the global shipping industry has experienced unprecedented changes, leading to significant increases in shipping rates.
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QTA urges immediate government action
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) is sounding the alarm regarding the absence of financial relief and support for the unprecedented challenges facing road freight transport companies delivering into North and Far North Queensland due to the current severe flood event.
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