The Productivity Commission (PC) has given road transport regulators a pass in some areas but a rebuke for not doing more to unlock efficiency gains for heavy vehicle operators. Read more
Eaton appoints Graeme Weston as new Business Unit Manager
Eaton Vehicle Group Australia is pleased to announce that Graeme Weston has been appointed as the new Business Unit Manager for Australia/New Zealand, commencing in the role from today. Read more
NHVR releases free Covid-safe toolbox talk kit for operators
A Covid-19 toolbox talk kit focused on vehicle, workplace and hand hygiene, wearing a face mask and mental health is part of the NHVR’s latest release of practical industry safety material. Read more
AFR investigation reveals levels of corruption at logistics giant Toll
Eight former Toll Group executives have lifted the lid on the levels of corruption at the logistics giant before, and after, Japan Post swooped in with a surprise $6.5 billion buy-out in 2015. Read more
Truckie lucky to be alive: Police appeal for help after shooting near Lithgow
Detectives are appealing for dashcam footage and public information after a truck driver was robbed, assaulted and shot twice in the leg, near Lithgow, NSW, earlier this week. Read more
Fight for toll relief for truckies on NorthConnex continues
Truckies should know early next month if they have to pay the $23.71 to use the controversial new NorthConnex tunnel in Sydney. Read more
#PicOfTheDay – Paul Freeth
This shot was captured after pulling up for the night on the Stuart Highway, on his way to Darwin.
VTA says consumers will suffer from industrial action at ports
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) warns that consumers are the ones who will suffer as a result of the growing and protracted industrial action currently facing ports around Australia.
Western Star unveils new 49X
Daimler Trucks North America has unveiled a new Western Star platform in the United States – the all-new 49X – which is due to hit Australian shores within the next few years. Read more
Peace deal on table today to end industrial action at ports
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) will today use a conciliation hearing of the Fair Work Commission to formally offer a peace deal to Patrick Terminals that could deliver an immediate end to all industrial action at the company’s container terminals. Read more