NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has today announced $1000 fines for NSW residents who fail to report positive rapid antigen test results from January 19.
Tees launched in memory of young truckie
After battling mental health issues, truckie Tom Seccombe took his own life three months ago – now his family are doing what they can to raise funds in support of others struggling with their mental health.
#PicOfTheDay – Jerome Badger Taylor
This morning sunrise shot of a Gilbert’s Transport Service Kenworth T909 triple road train was taken at the Stuart Highway, Tennant Creek, NT.
WA truck rental business soars
Back in 2000, at just 21 years of age, Daiman Clarke took over the company his father founded, following his sudden passing – since then he’s built Fleetspec Hire up into a thriving truck and bus rental business.
#PicOfTheDay – Jai Perkins
This 2014 Kenworth T909 predominantly carts sheep to Dubbo from southern NSW and Victoria. Photo was taken between Forbes and West Wyalong on the Newell Highway.
Free rapid tests for pollies, truckies to pay for their own
NSW MPs in state parliament will be given 20 free rapid antigen tests each, while essential transport workers are left to fend for themselves. Read more
Six truck-friendly PCR testing sites to close
With six truck-friendly PCR testing sites in regional NSW set to close, NatRoad warns that stock issues and high costs of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) pose a very real issue for the heavy vehicle industry.
Heavy vehicle curfews quashed for essential goods
Amid current supply chain issues, trucks delivering essential items to retail premises will now be exempt from truck curfews until April 7, 2022. Read more
From little things, big things grow
Sparked by an idea centred around improving safety for a busy quarry, a Tassie landscape business has continued to grow in leaps and bounds.
#PicOfTheDay – David Anderson
Another great Pilbara sunset – David Anderson snapped this stunner on his way to Mt Webber, while waiting for one of BHPs trains to go past.