Opinion

Rapidly changing face of road transport

If you aren’t hiding under a rock, then you are probably well aware of the noise being made around EV heavy vehicles. No? Well maybe that’s because the sound of EVs is so quiet you didn’t even notice them sneak up beside you. Read More

Heavy Vehicle Industry AustraliaFebruary 6, 2023, 12:24 pmJanuary 31, 2023

Opinion

Truckies are continuing to fight hard for their rights

Driver shortages are an indication of the state of affairs in our industry. When companies are closing their doors because they can’t get enough drivers, and ‘overtime’ becomes ‘all-the-time’ just to get the job done, there’s a serious problem. Read More

Richard OlsenFebruary 4, 2023, 12:42 pmJanuary 31, 2023

Opinion

Kimberley flood response reinforces truckies’ essential status

Images last month of triple road trains reaching over 50 metres in length, making their way through the inland sea left in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Ellie, brought home the amazing skill of our truck drivers and the importance of our transport industry, especially in times of crisis.
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Glenn SterleFebruary 3, 2023, 3:02 pmFebruary 3, 2023

Opinion

Highly anticipated mentoring program

The business case for increased numbers of female heavy vehicle drivers is clear, with current schools of thought recognising increased profitability and productivity, safer roads and an easing of current driver shortages. Read More

Lyndal DennyFebruary 3, 2023, 9:21 amFebruary 9, 2023

Opinion

Closures are highlighting the value of infrastructure

Victorians – and particularly those living in and around Melbourne – have experienced some of the most prolific transport disruptions in recent memory over the summer period, with private and public infrastructure operators using what used to be the ‘quieter’ warmer months to undertake major maintenance works. Read More

Peter AndersonFebruary 2, 2023, 12:37 pmFebruary 2, 2023

Opinion

Let’s finally fix truckies’ rest areas once and for all

Fifteen years ago, an audit of rest areas could not find a single route which met national guidelines on spacing. This would be unsurprising to any truck driver, to say the least. Read More

Australian Trucking AssociationFebruary 1, 2023, 12:27 pmFebruary 10, 2023

Opinion

HVIA’s reflections and aspirations for 2023

As we are all inclined to do, the end of year is a good time to take stock. It is also a good time to take a look at the opportunities for the year ahead. Read More

Heavy Vehicle Industry AustraliaJanuary 23, 2023, 12:18 pmJanuary 23, 2023

Opinion

Plan now for 2023 labour needs

A recurring theme in many parts of the economy last year was the impact of chronic labour shortages due to a combination of border closures and Covid close contact restrictions limiting the availability of workers around the country.
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Peter AndersonJanuary 23, 2023, 8:00 amJanuary 23, 2023

Opinion

New year, new horizons with lots ahead in 2023

New year, new horizons to conquer for Transport Women Australia Limited. We begin the year with a new website, continue with the new ‘Living the Dream’ campaign, have a new partnership soon to be announced and as always are looking for more funding. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonJanuary 23, 2023, 7:20 amJanuary 23, 2023

Opinion

‘The amount of road damage is astronomical’

“I love a sunburnt country; A land of sweeping plains; Of ragged mountain ranges; Of droughts and flooding rains.” Read More

Australian Trucking AssociationJanuary 19, 2023, 12:28 pmJanuary 17, 2023

Opinion

Rapidly changing face of road transport

Truckies are continuing to fight hard for their rights

Kimberley flood response reinforces truckies’ essential status

Highly anticipated mentoring program

Closures are highlighting the value of infrastructure

Let’s finally fix truckies’ rest areas once and for all

HVIA’s reflections and aspirations for 2023

Plan now for 2023 labour needs

New year, new horizons with lots ahead in 2023

‘The amount of road damage is astronomical’

Brown and Hurley: Two families, one vision, 80 years

Siblings steer fifth-generation trucking business into new era

Kenworth extends Supercars partnership with handover of new T620

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