Penske Australia has issued a recall notice for 967 Dennis Eagle Elite 2 trucks as the ABS connectors to the rear brake valves may have been incorrectly fitted. Read more
Trucks grounded in Princes Highway blitz in Victoria
Highway Patrol Units from Geelong and Colac immediately removed three trucks with “major hazards” from Victorian roads last week. Read more
StarTrack workers to strike after pay talks reach stalemate
StarTrack workers angry over the lack of job security guarantees will hold a 24-hour strike on Thursday after the company knocked back invitations for an urgent negotiation meeting. Read more
Truckie charged after damage to Covid-19 border blockade
A man has been charged after allegedly driving a prime mover through the Covid-19 border blockade on Keetah Bridge to enter Queensland from New South Wales, causing damage to the fencing. Read more
Free online course helps drive Covid awareness
Recent Covid restrictions have seen another spike in truck drivers signing up for the free Covid-19 Awareness Course with hundreds of new users registering to learn online.
Victoria’s transport boss wins temporary jab reprieve for truckies
Unvaxxed interstate drivers planning to cross into Victoria later this month have been given a two-week extension, of sorts, to comply with first jab orders. Read more
Transport bodies call for national Covid testing sites
The nation’s peak trucking bodies are calling on the Australian Government to establish Covid testing points, in a bid to reduce test result waiting times and support vaccination requirements.
IVECO Australia places increased focus on alternative fuels
IVECO Australia is looking to the future as it continues to transition towards more sustainable transport solutions beyond its current Euro6 model range.
Hydrogen-powered road trains on Townsville roads next year
Hydrogen-powered triple road trains will soon be a familiar sight in and around the roads of the Townsville port. Read more
Give us a break on truck charges, say peak bodies
Peak trucking bodies are calling for some relief from increased heavy vehicle charges next year.