Victorian Tippers United (VTU) spokesman Luke McCrone says owner-drivers in the state have made progress on minimum rates arrangements with plant operators.
Seven-day testing for truckies to be scrapped: national cabinet
The national cabinet has today announced that the seven-day rolling Covid testing requirement for truckies is to be scrapped. Read more
Industry allowed to collaborate on AdBlue supply arrangements
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is allowing manufacturers and other industry stakeholders to collaborate on arrangements for the supply of AdBlue. Read more
Recall notices for UD Quon, Actros and Kenworth trucks
Volvo Group Australia is recalling 666 Quons over an issue with the Central Chassis Input Output Module (CCIOM). Read more
Bruce Highway upgrade north of Mackay complete
More than $39 million worth of safety upgrades along the Bruce Highway have been completed between The Leap and Careys Creek.
Gosford gains new TRP store
West Gosford, on the Central Coast of NSW, about an hour north of Sydney, is now home to a brand new TRP truck and trailer parts store.
AdBlue price hikes demonstrate supply chain vulnerability: VTA
Exorbitant increases in the price truckies are being charged for AdBlue illustrates the fallout over lack of sovereignty in supply chains, said the Victorian Transport Association (VTA). Read more
Daimler ventures into world of autonomous driving
Daimler Truck is in the midst of developing a scalable truck platform for autonomous driving, based on the Freightliner Cascadia.
Remote roads upgrade applications now open
Applications are now open for the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program, which will seek to provide much-needed upgrades to some of Australia’s forgotten roads.
Covid testing sites update from TfNSW
Transport for NSW’s freight division has issued an update on its freight-friendly Covid testing sites for the holiday period. Read more