NatRoad is calling for urgent reform as the daily cost of Sydney tolls exceeds the driver’s wage for some operators, suggesting an independent toll regulator as a possible solution.
$330 million of road upgrades for the Kimberley
Over $330 million of road projects are either underway or planned for the Kimberley region, including $180 million of upgrades to Great Northern Highway.
Gold Coast Truck Show is back with a bang
The Gold Coast Truck Show returns to Mudgeeraba Showgrounds on Sunday August 15 for a day filled with fun and entertainment.
Truckie death investigation rejects air suspension theory
A coronial investigation into a 2014 truck driver fatality in Tasmania has upheld original findings and rejected any issue associated with the air suspension system on the prime mover.
Truckie strike looming after Toll talks break down
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) said a proposed truckie strike in protest to a pay negotiation breakdown with Toll yesterday would “cripple” food and fuel supplies across Australia. Read more
Call for Covid testing hubs and ‘flying squads’ for Sydney truckies
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) and the Transport Workers Union are lobbying the state government to fast-track the Covid testing of Sydney truckies impacted by the latest health orders. Read more
Rockhampton dealership earns top support certification
Daimler Trucks dealership RGM Maintenance Rockhampton has achieved Elite Support certification. Read more
Nominations open for 2021 National Trucking Awards
Nominations for the National Trucking Industry Awards are now open, celebrating the inspiring achievements of Australian trucking’s most committed individuals and organisations. Read more
Tough new Covid testing rules will hit truckies in pocket
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) and its members have raised concerns that new measures requiring workers to have a Covid test every three days if they leave the Fairfield area will financially impact local truckies and disrupt vital supply chains. Read more
Sterle hits the road for 3000km charity drive
WA Labor Senator and former truckie Glenn Sterle has hit the road to deliver donated mattresses and furniture as part of a 3000 kilometre Waste to Wages charity road trip.