Opinion

Extension of Victoria’s Stage 3 COVID restrictions

No doubt you are as disappointed as I am with the news that the lockdown in Victoria is to be extended by a further seven days until Thursday June 10, albeit with changes that will ease some of the restrictions in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Read More

Peter AndersonJune 3, 2021, 9:17 amJune 3, 2021

Opinion

Industry campaign focuses on keeping our drivers safe

One of the most rewarding parts of my role as CEO of the NHVR is having the opportunity to drive initiatives that promote improved safety, productivity and efficiency outcomes for our industry and communities. Read More

Sal PetroccittoJune 1, 2021, 4:05 pmMay 31, 2021

Opinion

Budget injects confidence into the transport sector

After a year punctuated by a pandemic, natural disasters, trade disputes, and a narrowly avoided long-term recession, the recently released Federal Budget contains investment measures that are necessary to sustain and boost confidence in the transport industry. Read More

Peter AndersonMay 31, 2021, 9:00 amMay 31, 2021

Opinion

Getting serious about the transport industry

If you are telling me that you are serious about the safety of drivers, safe rates of pay and a safer, fairer industry, then you should be involved in fixing the industry you are involved with. Read More

Richard OlsenMay 28, 2021, 3:58 pmMay 27, 2021

Opinion

Let’s all get on the same page and work together

With the Brisbane Truck Show over, May has been an amazing month in the transport industry. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonMay 27, 2021, 4:05 pmMay 27, 2021

Opinion

Stark reminder that more needs to be done

On Workers’ Memorial Day, at around 8am on a cold, Canberra morning, the TWU were at Parliament House, laying down 58 crosses on the lawn, one for each life lost by a truck driver whilst at work. Read More

Richard OlsenMay 17, 2021, 9:56 amMay 14, 2021

Opinion

Inquiry shows road safety issues are not being addressed

I would like to pay my respects to all families who have lost loved ones through road accidents and road trauma. In the 12 months to December 2020, 1106 people sadly have been killed on our roads. Read More

Glenn SterleMay 16, 2021, 11:09 amMay 16, 2021

Opinion

Collaboration is the key, and an amazing thing to see

What a month we have had and what a month we have in front of us, with so much going on in the trucking industry. Read More

Jacquelene BrothertonMay 15, 2021, 8:00 amMay 14, 2021

Opinion

Bureaucracy continues infringing on reform

It was a privilege to represent the Victorian transport industry and the VTA at a recent Senate inquiry being chaired by Shadow Assistant Minister for Road Safety Glenn Sterle, that is considering the Importance of a Viable, Safe, Sustainable and Efficient Road Transport Industry. Read More

Peter AndersonMay 14, 2021, 4:55 pmMay 14, 2021

BTS 2023, Opinion

What has cyber insurance got to do with transport?

Everything, is the answer to that question and if you think you don’t need it, think again. It can be as simple as stealing money from your credit/debit card or even a fuel card. Read More

Mark BrownMay 14, 2021, 12:17 pmMay 14, 2021

Opinion

Extension of Victoria’s Stage 3 COVID restrictions

Industry campaign focuses on keeping our drivers safe

Budget injects confidence into the transport sector

Getting serious about the transport industry

Let’s all get on the same page and work together

Stark reminder that more needs to be done

Inquiry shows road safety issues are not being addressed

Collaboration is the key, and an amazing thing to see

Bureaucracy continues infringing on reform

What has cyber insurance got to do with transport?

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