Opinion

Time for hard policy decisions around decarbonisation of trucking

A day doesn’t go by without a spate of media stories pushing hydrogen as a viable fuel alternative to diesel, or that electric trucks are entering the market, although in small numbers and for specialised purposes. Read More

Warren ClarkAugust 31, 2023, 7:48 amAugust 31, 2023

Opinion

Industry benefits from White List application update

As a modern regulator, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) adopts an intelligence led, risk-based approach to identify and manage compliance with the HVNL, and to ensure we are focusing on the greatest safety risks on our roads. Read More

Paul SalvatiAugust 31, 2023, 7:12 amAugust 31, 2023

Opinion, Truck driver

Stop banging heads and get your heads together

“Keep it up and I’ll bang your heads together”. A common phrase the older people in the industry would have heard their parents say to them when nitpicking with their siblings.
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Bored Neurotic HousewifeAugust 30, 2023, 1:54 pmAugust 30, 2023

News, Opinion

Having a ball at big trucking celebration in Alice Springs

What a weekend at the Road Transport Hall of Fame (RTHF) Festival of Transport with many well-deserved inductees onto the Wall of Fame, as there are every year.
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Jacquelene BrothertonAugust 30, 2023, 9:17 amAugust 30, 2023

Opinion

Carrot vs stick approach is worth a fresh look

The announcement that a new Australian Design Rule will make reversing technology mandatory in all new vehicles in Australia, including trucks, from 2025 shouldn’t have come as a surprise. Read More

Warren ClarkAugust 17, 2023, 8:34 amAugust 17, 2023

Opinion

Rally spreads message of urgent need for reform

In a country where the wheels of progress are kept turning by the dedicated efforts of transport workers, a recent event has captured the attention of the nation and reaffirmed the significance of collective action in pursuit of justice and fair treatment.
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Richard OlsenAugust 15, 2023, 3:47 pmAugust 15, 2023

Opinion

TWAL signs partnership with Viva Energy Australia

Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is excited to announce the signing of a silver partnership with long term sponsor Viva Energy Australia. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonAugust 15, 2023, 10:39 amAugust 15, 2023

Opinion

Countdown is on to big awards night in Melbourne

The countdown is on for one of our industry’s most significant and best attended events with the gala presentation of the 33rd Australian Freight Industry Awards, proudly sponsored by TWUSUPER and Viva Energy Australia. Read More

Peter AndersonAugust 14, 2023, 10:47 amAugust 14, 2023

Opinion

Workers require flexibility

There has been much said and written lately about those wanting to continue working from home and employers wanting their people to start going back to the office. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonAugust 10, 2023, 4:27 pmAugust 1, 2023

Opinion

Check your load to help protect our roads

There’s no denying there has been an influx of overheight trucks attempting to enter tunnels in the Sydney region recently. Read More

Brett PattersonAugust 7, 2023, 12:53 pmAugust 1, 2023

Opinion

Time for hard policy decisions around decarbonisation of trucking

Industry benefits from White List application update

Stop banging heads and get your heads together

Having a ball at big trucking celebration in Alice Springs

Carrot vs stick approach is worth a fresh look

Rally spreads message of urgent need for reform

TWAL signs partnership with Viva Energy Australia

Countdown is on to big awards night in Melbourne

Workers require flexibility

Check your load to help protect our roads

Regulator opens operator access to intercept outcomes

Cameron Bettany to head newly unified UD Trucks operation

Back on the highway and loving every minute

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