Now is the time to have your say on proposed increases to heavy vehicle charges later this year. Read more
#PicOfTheDay – Brad Wren
This Kenworth T909 were carrying an almighty load from the McArthur River Mine in NT – a Caterpillar D10, on the back of a 100 tonne Drake float.
#PicOfTheDay – Mick Golding
Harrold Services truckie Mick Golding and this Kenworth T909 were waiting to be loaded up at Coonawarra, WA.
Work begins on Tassie freight route
Work is now underway for the first stage of the Northern Roads Package, a $55 million project to provide a more efficient route for freight vehicles travelling across the north of Tasmania.
Perth truck driver jailed for six years after fatal crash
Perth driver David West, 48, has been sentenced to six years and nine months after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the death of a mother-of-three in April, 2019. Read more
$47m in road safety funding for NT
The Northern Territory will receive a range of new road safety upgrades and improvements, with $33.3 million in funding allocated by the Australian Government, and a further $13.7 million provided by the Territory Government.
$7.3m for Driver Reviver site upgrades
Owners of Driver Reviver locations across Australia can now apply for a share in $7.3 million of grant funding to upgrade their sites.
Have your say on the latest PBS safety technology
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has opened consultation with industry around proposed changes to the PBS Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) Standard. Read more
First Volvo FL Electric to begin Australian trials in April
As the Volvo Trucks electromobility journey gathers pace globally, Volvo Trucks Australia is excited to announce the arrival of the first Volvo FL Electric in Australia. Read more
Planned network of hydrogen refuelling stations in Australia
Pure Hydrogen Corporation and US-based Hyzon Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a network of hydrogen refuelling stations for Australia.