Shining a light on industry greats at 2021 conference
Trucking plays a crucial role in the lives of everyone in Australia. This has been particularly evident in the last 18 months as we have all responded to Covid-19.
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Productivity plan delivers results: NHVR
The heavy vehicle industry is in a period of growth, with Australia’s road freight task accelerating at almost twice the rate of our population and expected to increase 80 per cent by 2030.
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Common sense testing for truckies
As states and territories grapple with how to handle the worsening Delta outbreak in NSW, testing requirements for essential linehaul heavy vehicle drivers has come into focus, with discrepancies between jurisdictions a source of much confusion.
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How market forces dictate rise and fall of insurance
All industries experience cycles of expansion and contraction, insurance is no different. Although no two cycles are exactly the same, insurance industry cycles typically last between three to 10 years and are known as a hard market and a soft market.
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Fighting for drivers’ job security from the top
I wrote earlier this year of TWU plans for 2021 and now bargaining rolling in the transport industry, starting from the top down. The TWU is working to secure a strong future for all transport workers.
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Drivers need to get a fair deal
Over the past three and a half years, I have been writing this column, I have covered many topics, mental health and my battle with depression, bureaucracy and the abundance of red tape that the trucking industry deals with every day, and the lack of rest areas and our draconian fatigue rules to name just a few.
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Delivering new ideas and real skills
Change. It can make us excited, and it can make us nervous. Some people embrace change, while others want to turn and run the other way.
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Nominate for Australian Freight Industry Awards
I am thrilled to announce the Victorian Transport Association is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Australian Freight Industry Awards, which are proudly sponsored by TWUSUPER and Viva Energy Australia.
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I’m in the ‘Wild, Wild West’ and it’s not what I expected
I’ve been playing this trucking game for a good while now. I’ve spent most of my career tooling around in the eastern states and had many different jobs, owned my own trucks and employed drivers etc. so I’ve worn a few different shirts over the years.
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How the transport industry can take small steps for big change
By Peta Gowans, transport specialist at Kelvin Baxter Transport
Last week, Australia recognised NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations peoples. For those of us working in transport, this is also a chance to reflect on how we’re opening the door to First Nations people – and people from all walks of life – to participate in the industry.
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