Organisers of the first major survey of truck driver health said the findings point to a need for urgent reform to address and prevent poor mental and physical health among drivers.
Road safety exhibition kicks off 2021 national tour
Safet360 kicked off its 2021 national tour today, visiting the University of Canberra O-Week to help spread the message about sharing the road safely with trucks.
Nationwide vehicle transporter goes into voluntary administration
Australia’s largest vehicle transporter Autocare Services has gone into voluntary administration, citing volatile market conditions, declining vehicle volumes and increasing operating costs as reasons. Read more
Transport for NSW shuns Senate inquiry invitation
WA Labor Senator Glenn Sterle is looking for your help after Transport for NSW shunned his invitation to attend the Sydney round of his road transport inquiry next week. Read more
Self-driving truck hits the road
Scania has begun testing its self-driving truck out on the road, loaded up with goods for Scania’s production operations.
Regional road upgrade delivers road train access
An upgrade to Colinroobie Road will help improve freight movements between Leeton and Narrandera by allowing road train access for the first time.
Program receives $6.1 million to train 1000 new truckies
Western Roads Federation (WRF) is celebrating the announcement by the WA Government of $6.1 million in funding for an industry-developed program to train 1000 new truck drivers. Read more
IVECO announces two key executive appointments
In a move designed to strengthen both its dealer network and the levels of customer satisfaction it offers, IVECO has announced two key executive appointments. Read more
Police scrap SA freeway fines for smaller trucks
Hundreds of drivers of smaller trucks and buses are to have harsh penalties for speeding on the South Eastern Freeway in Adelaide thrown out. Read more
Volvo Group launches Volvo Energy
The Volvo Group has developed a new business area called Volvo Energy, which will be dedicated to accelerating electrification and will also work to give used electric batteries a second life.