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Truck driver training program filling the on-road experience gap

Following the Austroads review of the Heavy Vehicle Licensing Framework, a Decision Regulation Impact Statement (Decision RIS) was considered and agreed to by infrastructure and transport ministers in late 2023. Read More

Sponsored ContentJuly 5, 2024, 6:30 amJuly 5, 2024

Career News, Careers & Training, Driver training, MC licence, Road train driver, Transport program

WA operator upskills 100 new MC drivers for its quads

Mineral Resources (MinRes) in Western Australia launched its specialised MC upskill driver training program with the aim of helping to fill over 100 driving positions across its operations – and it’s recently welcomed its 100th participant. Read More

Danielle GullaciJune 7, 2024, 1:30 pmJune 11, 2024

Driver training, News, Truck driver

Operators need to step up to address driver shortage, says Ron Finemore

Prominent transport operator Ron Finemore has said that other fleet owners need to step up to help address the serious truck driver shortage in Australia.
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Kayla WalshApril 19, 2024, 5:42 pmApril 23, 2024

Driver training, News, Truck driver

Hazard perception test in the works for truck driver licensing

A heavy vehicle hazard perception test designed specifically for the Australian environment is currently in the works. Read More

Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2024, 9:44 amFebruary 21, 2024

Driver training, News

NSW truckies could help save lives thanks to first aid course

The office manager for a NSW logging company has said she is signing all their truck drivers up for an emergency first aid course in the new year. Read More

Kayla WalshDecember 20, 2023, 1:25 pmDecember 20, 2023

Careers & Training, Driver education, Driver training

Operator’s new simulator puts young people in the driver’s seat

With over 250 people on the payroll, Divall’s Earthmoving and Bulk Haulage has become a multi-faceted enterprise since its inception in 1991 by brothers Andrew and Michael Divall. Read More

David VileDecember 20, 2023, 12:00 pmDecember 20, 2023

Careers & Training, Driver training, News

Heavy vehicle driver licensing reforms on the table

Australia’s transport and infrastructure ministers have made an in-principle agreement to an improved, nationally consistent approach to heavy vehicle driver training and licence progression. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 20, 2023, 11:31 amDecember 20, 2023

Careers & Training, Driver education, Driver training

Jim Pearson Transport gives training the thumbs-up

For Jim Pearson Transport, Mercedes-Benz’s truck training program has been helping drivers make the most of the Actros’ safety features and fuel saving capabilities. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 13, 2023, 3:58 pmDecember 13, 2023

Careers & Training, Driver education, Driver training, Truck driver

Centurion launches new driver development program

In a bid to help address driver shortages across the industry and enhance driver skills, Centurion has launched a new driver development program. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 20, 2023, 11:14 amOctober 24, 2023