Steve Gould, who drives for B&D Crane Trucks in Adelaide, has come out on top in UD’s driver skill based competition.
#PicOfTheDay – Kev Cameron
A great photo of this 2003 Western Star by the lake at Mulwala, NSW.
Solid start for Kenworth in 2021
Perennial heavy duty sales winner Kenworth has picked up where it left off in 2020 and announced its intentions early in the first Truck Industry Council’s T-Mark figures for the year.
What you need to know about NHVAS changes
The NHVR is today reminding operators that the revised Business Rules and Standards — under the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) — will take effect from this coming Monday, February 22. Read more
Truckies answer SOS from drought-affected WA farmers
The Esperance-based charity, Farmers Across Borders, gifted much-needed hay to their neighbouring drought-affected farmers at the weekend. Read more
Countdown to $245 million road improvement blitz in Victoria
More than 100 road safety projects are about to start rolling out across Victoria, in what the federal government is calling a $245 million road improvement blitz. Read more
#PicOfTheDay – Joshua Clancy
This Mack SuperLiner has done over 1 million kms and still going strong. Photo taken at the Mundrabilla Roadhouse.
Tough new laws for hirers and freight brokers: Fines up to $16,522
Amended regulations come into play in Victoria from March 1 that make hirers and freight brokers responsible for keeping records to help prove they are meeting their obligations when dealing with contractors. Read more
ATA slams ALC’s proposed standard
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has slammed the Australian Logistics Council’s (ALC) proposed National Operating Standard, labelling it absurd and misleading.
Official launch of $450,000 driver simulator in SA
An industry-first driver simulator is expected to have its first trainees behind the wheel within a matter of weeks. Read more