Fearful of their job security under new owners Allegro Funds, workers at Toll Global Express have today applied to the Fair Work Commission for the right to vote on strike action. Read more
Pop-up vax site up and running for truckies in Tugun
Queensland authorities want to give truckies every opportunity to comply with the state’s new mandatory double-dose vax rules for interstate drivers. Read more
Renewed calls for toll relief for Sydney truckies at inquiry
Peak trucking bodies sent a loud and clear message to the NSW parliamentary inquiry into tolling yesterday: give our truckies a break. Read more
Transport companies boost bottom line with JobKeeper
ASX-listed companies are reportedly digging in their toes when it comes to paying back JobKeeper payments, despite booking healthy profits over the last two financial years.
Driving the Difference conference postponed due to Covid
Due to the continuing border closures, lockdowns, and other restrictions, Transport Women Australia Limited has made the tough call to postpone their Driving the Difference conference yet again. Read more
Truckie beats $690 ticket for allegedly breaching Grafton curfew
Sometimes common sense can prevail when fighting infringement notices, as a relieved Cathy Avenell and her truckie partner Ken Smith recently found out. Read more
$932m Bruce Highway upgrade now complete
The Sunshine Coast’s biggest ever infrastructure project is now complete, with $932 million spent to upgrade the Bruce Highway to six lanes between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway.
New mandatory jab rule for all truckies entering Queensland
All truck divers entering Queensland from another state – along with those entering on a freight pass – must be vaccinated with at least one dose under new regulations announced by the Palaszczuk government today. Read more
Industry stalwart retires after almost 70 years
After a long career dedicated to trucking, Wakefield Trucks co-founder Brian Umpherston has announced his retirement.
Planned Melbourne truck protest loses steam
A planned anti-vax truck blockade along the Westgate Freeway from Port Melbourne to the airport failed to eventuate this morning. Read more