Nolan’s Interstate Transport has welcomed three Mercedes-Benz trucks to its fleet, the first of seven to join its growing ranks this year. Read more
Fair Work Ombudsman alleges operator underpaid truckies
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced legal action against a Brisbane-based road freight transport company and a company director. Read more
WA introduces mandatory jabs for interstate truckies
Western Australia has joined Victoria and South Australia in bringing in mandatory vaccination orders for truckies. Read more
Fuso Shoguns reporting for duty in Darwin
Three Fuso Shogun trucks have been deployed by Raytheon Australia, the capability partner for the Australian Defence Force. Read more
New bridge to save heavy vehicle drivers a 262km detour
Jacksons Bridge over the Lachlan River at Hillston in NSW is one of 400 of the state’s ageing timber bridges being replaced under the NSW Government’s $500 million Fixing Country Bridges program. Read more
Penske unveils new addition to Western Star X-Series
After launching the 49X a year ago, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has this week taken the covers off its smaller brother, the Western Star 47X. Read more
Transport workers strike over job security fears
Transport workers at FedEx yards across the country will strike for 24-hours next Thursday after the Tranport Workers Union says the company failed to guarantee job security. Read more
PACCAR announces industry-first driverless vehicle pilot
In an industry first, PACCAR in the US has teamed up with autonomous driving technology company Aurora, and FedEX, to launch a commercial pilot of driverless trucks in linehaul trucking operations.
Hydrogen industry receives $150 million boost
The Australian Government has announced an additional $150 million in funding for a further two locations under the Clean Hydrogen Industrial Hubs program.
Toll Group opens vaccination hubs for staff
Toll Group will open Covid-19 vaccination hubs for its staff at several of its key Melbourne sites.