SA truckie Rhys Parasiers can only assume this fool thought that he’d been cut off – and this was his idea of payback. Read more
WA peak body hatches plan to solve chronic driver shortage
The Western Roads Federation (WRF) isn’t relying solely on the relaxing of border restrictions as the best fix for the chronic driver shortage in Western Australia. Read more
7News Melbourne broadcasts truckie’s dashcam clip without permission
Melbourne truckie Craig Barlow thought a close shave with a bus in Craigieburn, Melbourne, was the end of his surprises for the week. Read more
Operators slugged with gate fee hike at Melbourne Markets
Transport operators are rallying in protest at a 137 per cent increase in gate fee card charges to enter the Melbourne Markets this year. Read more
Austroads drags out driver licensing overhaul for another two years
Despite a surge of disquiet among operators and peak bodies over the inadequate driver licensing standards in Australia, Austroads appears not to share the same sense of urgency for change.
Hard-working Membrey keeps making it happen
Hours after learning he had just suffered his first heart attack, Craig Membrey had to laugh when doctors asked if he had a stressful job.
Disgruntled operator will be stung $50,000 to run two trucks on NorthConnex
Sydney transport operator Rob Woolley just wants a fair go. Read more
Humble innovator credits team for major trucking prize
We thought it best not to let Robert Cavanagh know he was our cover story subject for our October 16 issue – we might still be waiting for the return call. Read more
Queensland Election: Inland highway would boost our productivity
Gary Mahon describes the LNP’s election pledge to four-lane the Bruce Highway from Curra to Cairns as an “admirable ambition”.
Five board members resign from newly formed truckies’ lobby group
Newly formed truckies’ lobby group, the United Transport Group, said it’s business as usual, despite a mass walkout of foundation board members. Read more