Opinion

We all have to take a bite of an unpleasant sandwich

There have been plenty of articles printed lately about potential supply chain disruption; prices going up in the supermarket ($12 for a lettuce, for God’s sake!), the price of fuel has gone through the roof, and is going to continue to head north. Read More

Mike WilliamsJuly 13, 2022, 8:30 amJuly 13, 2022

Opinion

A seat at the table for truckies

On Saturday, July 9, the National Road Freighters Association (NRFA) held its first face-to-face conference since before the Covid situation began and brought conferences and the multitude of other normal aspects of our lives to a halt.

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Mike WilliamsJuly 11, 2022, 1:30 pmJuly 11, 2022

Opinion

Push for a safer workplace

It remains clear that the transport industry still suffers from a lack of consultation with drivers and operators. If the NSW government is consulting drivers and operators, then it must be ignoring the advice. Read More

Richard OlsenJuly 11, 2022, 8:36 amJuly 5, 2022

Opinion

Lifting the driving standard of Victoria’s workforce

The transport industry routinely embraces innovation when it comes to changes in telematics, new safety technology and automation. So why are we so far behind when it comes to the basic issues of attracting and retaining a skilled workforce? Read More

Peter AndersonJuly 8, 2022, 1:32 pmJuly 18, 2022

Opinion

TWAL kicks plans into high gear after conference

Following on from my last column the Transport Women Australia Limited board and their conference attendees are still recovering from the Driving the Difference conference held on the first weekend of June. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonJuly 6, 2022, 8:29 amJuly 6, 2022

Opinion

We have a fix for archaic access permit system

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the biggest dinosaur show in Australia right now is the movie blockbuster Jurassic World Dominion. However, there’s an even bigger dinosaur wrecking the joint and it’s the archaic road access permit system. Read More

David SmithJuly 5, 2022, 10:16 amJuly 5, 2022

Opinion

‘If we don’t have our voices heard, how can we expect change?’

As partners we always support our drivers, but week after week we see headlines like Fines and fees go up, and 30-year industry veteran is selling up, making it very disheartening as a family and even harder to keep our driver focused.
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Bored Neurotic HousewifeJuly 4, 2022, 2:37 pmJuly 4, 2022

Opinion

One size does not fit all

Election done and dusted so where to from here as an owner-driver or small fleet operator in this critically important road transport sector? Read More

Graham CotterJune 29, 2022, 7:00 amJune 29, 2022

Opinion

Annual conference rated a huge success

The first weekend of June Transport Women Australia Limited had their eighth conference, the theme of which was Driving the Difference, and it has been deemed a resounding success. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonJune 24, 2022, 3:42 pmJune 21, 2022

Opinion

Far-reaching impacts if key trucking issues unaddressed

It’s been over a month since the federal election and the key issues affecting the trucking industry won’t miraculously disappear just because we have a new government. Read More

David SmithJune 24, 2022, 9:39 amJune 21, 2022

Opinion

We all have to take a bite of an unpleasant sandwich

A seat at the table for truckies

Push for a safer workplace

Lifting the driving standard of Victoria’s workforce

TWAL kicks plans into high gear after conference

We have a fix for archaic access permit system

‘If we don’t have our voices heard, how can we expect change?’

One size does not fit all

Annual conference rated a huge success

Far-reaching impacts if key trucking issues unaddressed

A new truck for a new adventure

Sydney to Brisbane for $525 in electric converted prime mover

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