The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC) is proposing a new heavy vehicle drivers apprenticeship in response to industry’s call to professionalise the heavy vehicle driver occupation. Read more
700km added to Victoria’s HPFV network
The Victorian Government has added an additional 700 kilometres of High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) routes to the pre-approved network.
Tieman Tankers founder passes away
The industry is mourning the loss of Neil Tieman, who founded Melbourne-based tanker manufacturer Tieman Tankers.
A fitting tribute to drivers who have lost their lives
Over the weekend, emotions flowed as drivers who have lost their lives were honoured and remembered during the Lights on The Hill Memorial Convoy and Service.
New augmented reality guide to workplace safety
A handy new AR tool just released by Pro-Visual Publishing assists in recognising and controlling the key hazards associated with the transport and logistics industry.
Free rego app streamlines routine compliance checks
Users of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Registration Checker app can now check for primary producer concessions across all eastern states and South Australia. Read more
Vax hesitancy and industrial action threaten supply chains: VTA
The Victorian Transport Association holds grave concerns for the integrity of state and national supply chains between now and Christmas. Read more
Interstate truckie fined $1378 for Queensland Covid breach
Police have fined a Sydney truck driver following investigations into his movements whilst travelling in Queensland. Read more
AA Diesel Truck Bodies celebrates over 20 years
Melbourne-based truck body builders, AA Diesel Truck Bodies, has reached a huge milestone, celebrating over 20 years of truck body production.
Scania and TRATON Group CEO roles merged
The CEO roles for TRATON Group and Scania have been merged, with Christian Levin appointed to lead the group. Read more