Nominations for the 2021 Daimler Truck and Bus Future Leaders’ Forum, a program that aims to shape the next generation of trucking industry leaders, are now open.
Fuso launches all-electric model in Australia
Fuso has this week launched the first OEM all-electric truck available in Australia, in the form of its new eCanter.
ATA: Vehicle maintenance key to road safety
Following the release of a joint roadworthiness report from National Transport Insurance (NTI) and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) said that keeping well maintained vehicles was key to trucking safety and productivity.
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New heavy vehicle charge puts undue pressure on operators
Australia’s truck charging system is broken and must be fixed, the CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Andrew McKellar, said today. Read more
#PicOfTheDay – Nick Kemp
This shot of a Furniture Removals of Tasmania’s Freightliner Argosy is set in front of the stunning backdrop of the Colbinabbin silos in Victoria.
Ute driver fined $533 for causing tanker crash chaos on M1
Daniel Ben Hansen, the man who caused a 2020 fuel tanker crash that trapped the driver and closed the M1 for 13 hours, has paid a $533 fine and lost three demerit points. Read more
Truckie Rod Hannifey appointed president of lobby group
The NHVR has welcomed the appointment of well-known trucking safety advocate Rod Hannifey as president of the National Road Freighters Association (NRFA). Read more
QTA issues advice for truckies to counter NSW entry form error
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) is lobbying hard to have the glitch fixed in the NSW Entry Declaration Form, but in the meantime has some sage advice for truckies – take a screenshot. Read more
Barton Highway duplication underway
Major works are underway to build two new lanes northbound on the Barton Highway from south of the NSW/ACT border to the intersection of Rolfe Road.
Nominate your apprentice for top industry accolade
Nominations are still open for Capricorn Members across Australia to recognise the efforts of their star apprentices by nominating them in the 2021 Capricorn Rising Stars competition. Read more