Opinion

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. Read More

Mark BrownJuly 27, 2021, 7:12 amJuly 27, 2021

Opinion

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. Read More

Richard OlsenJuly 26, 2021, 10:27 amJuly 27, 2021

Opinion

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. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonJuly 26, 2021, 8:32 amJuly 26, 2021

Opinion

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. Read More

Emily MillsJuly 23, 2021, 12:35 pmJuly 19, 2021

Opinion

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. Read More

Peter AndersonJuly 21, 2021, 11:28 amJuly 21, 2021

Opinion

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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Mike WilliamsJuly 14, 2021, 5:25 pmJuly 14, 2021

Opinion

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. Read More

Staff WriterJuly 13, 2021, 12:49 pmJuly 13, 2021

Opinion

Building the next generation of leaders

As our industry deals with new and evolving challenges, it has never been more important to build a strong and productive workforce. Read More

David SmithJuly 13, 2021, 7:44 amJuly 8, 2021

Opinion

Freight must be prioritised in reworked intersection

The intersection of Power Street and City Road in Melbourne’s inner-city Southbank precinct has been the focus of significant public and media attention in recent weeks, following an incident involving a heavy vehicle. Read More

Peter AndersonJuly 11, 2021, 7:37 amJuly 8, 2021

Opinion

Grateful for the support in testing year

The year is half over, and we are still enduring lockdowns, businesses are being forced to close with little warning and reopen with restrictions, so many of them not reopening at all. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonJuly 9, 2021, 8:21 amJuly 8, 2021

Opinion

How market forces dictate rise and fall of insurance

Fighting for drivers’ job security from the top

Drivers need to get a fair deal

Delivering new ideas and real skills

Nominate for Australian Freight Industry Awards

I’m in the ‘Wild, Wild West’ and it’s not what I expected

How the transport industry can take small steps for big change

Building the next generation of leaders

Freight must be prioritised in reworked intersection

Grateful for the support in testing year

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