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.
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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.
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ARTIO and the vital case for minimum standards
As we move closer towards legislation being tabled for consideration by federal parliamentarians in relation to minimum standards in road transport later this year, it’s important to outline the position of the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation (ARTIO), of which the Victorian Transport Association is a member, and of which I am grateful to be national secretary.
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It has never been easier for women to get a start
One of my favourite “duties” as WiTA CEO is fielding calls from women considering a trucking career. These women do their research thoroughly and I’ve noticed that most – if not all, voice similar concerns.
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Prevention is the key to reducing our road incidents
Recognising the importance of standardisation across Australia, the NHVR has addressed the issue by consistently working on the industry requirements and promoting the Master Code to streamline processes for heavy vehicle operators, reducing paperwork and enhancing compliance efficiency to assist businesses to operate smoothly, facilitating a more competitive and dynamic industry.
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Why our truck drivers are leaving the industry
Why is it that in Australia we are happy to lay all the responsibility on just one group while there are many others who should share that same responsibility and carry some of the load?
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Truckie mental health needs to be on national agenda
Recent publicity about The Open Road, Open Up initiative, encouraging truckies to talk to their peers about mental health issues, was welcome.
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Negotiating the tech maze is vital to staying viable
What’s the United Nations got to do with making sure a flatbed of hay bales makes it to a customer’s depot on time? Not much, but occasionally the UN has something to say that should make us sit up and take notice.
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Give yourself tools to cope
How many of us are struggling right now? Struggling with the cost of living, cost of doing business, finding staff, family issues, or with depression.
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Female truckies’ day a huge success
Widespread acceptance that gender bias is not only passé but also a huge waste of potential was confirmed in spades during the recent month-long build-up to WiTA’s inaugural July 5 National Female Truckie’s Day – the birthdate of legendary Australian female truckie Toots Holzheimer.
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