Opinion

VTA salute for impeccable heavy vehicle drivers

After several years of disruption because of the pandemic, it’s been a real thrill and privilege for the VTA to commemorate the return of our heavy vehicle driver safety award program, Driver Salute. Read More

Peter AndersonJuly 19, 2023, 11:09 amJuly 19, 2023 0 459

Opinion

Honouring our ‘backroom’ heroes with new awards

What an amazing and diverse industry, the transport, logistics, and supply chain industry is; Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) has been running a photo competition over the last several weeks and the range of amazing photos that we have received, has been astounding. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonJuly 13, 2023, 7:34 amJuly 13, 2023 0 139

Opinion

Tougher penalty imposed for primary duty offences

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is currently looking at what duties you perform, not the title you hold and this has seen higher penalties when it comes to breaches. Read More

Morgan O'RanceJuly 13, 2023, 7:31 amJuly 13, 2023 0 515

Opinion

We ALL Need Space to keep you safe campaign

Our commitment to building strong and respected relationships with industry as well as local and state governments helps us stay connected and informed on the challenges and opportunities that are facing the heavy vehicle supply chain. Read More

Michelle TaylerJuly 4, 2023, 7:29 amJuly 4, 2023 0 371

Opinion

Recognising hard work and dedication in the industry

The transport industry plays a pivotal role in Australia’s national economy, connecting businesses and consumers, facilitating trade, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services. Among the many essential workers in this industry, truck drivers, freight carriers, logistics experts, and other professionals tirelessly work to keep supply chains operational. Read More

Peter AndersonJuly 3, 2023, 9:49 amJuly 3, 2023 0 375

Opinion

Transurban’s rort of our roads

Once again, Transurban has demonstrated its utter disregard for the economic challenges faced by ordinary, hardworking people by increasing road tolls, effective from July 1, 2023.
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Richard OlsenJune 29, 2023, 7:18 pmJune 29, 2023 0 459

Opinion

Freight gets short shrift in new Melbourne CBD plan

A recent proposal by the City of Melbourne to further restrict access to key city thoroughfares for commercial vehicles has drawn criticism from the Victorian Transport Association (VTA).
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Peter AndersonJune 23, 2023, 1:00 pmJune 23, 2023 0 381

Awards, News, Opinion, Truck events

A month of celebrations for TWAL

What a wonderful time we have been having at Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) with four finalists at the Women in Industry Awards: Annastasia Denigan (Safety Advocacy), Louise Azzopardi (Mentor of the Year), Ann Lopez (Excellence in Transport), and Coralie Chapman (Excellence in Transport), all deserving finalists.
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Jacquelene BrothertonJune 21, 2023, 9:00 amJune 22, 2023 0 561