This is the way to conduct yourself when pulled up by the Department of Transport employees or police officers to avoid hefty fines and infringement notices issued to yourself, or the company you are driving for.
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Will all the loopholes really be closed? We’ll have to wait and see
Wives and partners of truckies are at home running the household, communicating budget requirements, angst, constraints, and leisure spending to their driver.
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Transitioning road transport from diesel to hydrogen will have lasting positive impacts
The impact of transitioning road transport and logistics from diesel to emission-free hydrogen will have lasting positive impacts beyond improving air quality that will limit increases in the cost of living.
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It’s a matter of history that truckies count as essential
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were an estimated 20 million registered vehicles at January 31, 2021 on Australian roads, with 20.7 per cent of them carrying freight.
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Summer disruption underscores urgent need for waterfront reform
As another Australian summer draws to a close it’s instructive to reflect on three months of incredible uncertainty at ports around the country, particularly the Port of Melbourne which experienced almost routine-like industrial and cyber-security unrest, and disruptive political activism.
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What Connect Logistics tragedy tells us about CoR laws
A few months ago, transport company Connect Logistics was fined a colossal $2.31 million for a serious breach of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
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Former owner-driver shares tips for looking after your mental and physical wellness
How ya goin mate?
Bit crook actually.
Been to see the doctor?
Tried to get in to see one, that bloody long a wait I’ll be dead before I get to see anyone.
Starting
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NHVR celebrates 10 years and sets vision for 2024
This year, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), as it is 10 years since the NHVR began enforcing the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), revolutionising Australia’s heavy vehicle industry and road network.
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Truck driver competency reform reaches milestone, but there’s still a long way to go
Last year ended with a modest win for our industry when Australian transport ministers agreed we need consistent driver training and licensing.
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Another big year ahead for Transport Women Australia Ltd
As we do for every new year, we wish for things that should be attainable but seem to stay just out of reach, such as better infrastructure, better road safety, more and better facilities for drivers, and more flexibility around fatigue just to name a few.
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