The D’Aguilar Highway has been the site of far too many crashes, with another two lives lost in the past week alone. Now, finally, a series of safety upgrades have begun.
Eyre Highway closed after truck fire
The Eyre Highway has been closed in both directions at Coorabie, SA, near the WA border, after a truck carrying dangerous goods caught fire.
Maranoa Haulage to shut shop as owners retire
Over the past 23 years, Ian and Fiona French have built Maranoa Haulage from the ground up, but now the business is set to close its doors as they step into retirement.
Record breaking year for Hino
It was a big 2021 for Hino Australia, which not only launched its highly anticipated all-new 700 Series, but also recorded its highest ever number of customer orders.
#PicOfTheDay – Tim Stringer
This Southern Cross Mack on the left and JR Stephens 100 Year Mack on the right load grain at Croppa Creek, NSW.
Industry welcomes Covid close contact changes for freight workers
The Australian transport, freight and logistics sector has welcomed the national cabinet’s decision to relieve pressures on the industry’s workforce, said the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) in a statement yesterday.
Lobbying persuades NSW to delay closing testing sites
Transport for NSW has listened to industry concerns over the imminent closure of its six freight-friendly Covid testing sites and is extending their operation. Read more
IVECO ready for ‘spin-off’ from CNH Industrial
IVECO has formally completed its separation from parent company CNH Industrial and now has complete control of the way it manages itself and develops in the future. Read more
Local AdBlue production ramps up
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has praised national efforts in ramping up local AdBlue production to help get the situation under control.
$25m bridge replacement project begins
Works to replace the John Peterson Bridge over the Boyne River have today begun, with the aim of improving flood immunity and maintaining network connectivity along the important freight route.