I have been in Tassie trucking for four months now, met heaps of great, happy, casual, relaxed people both on the road, and off the road. Until today, when I spent what felt like a week transiting from Southern Outlet to Brighton. Read more
Removing signs puts revenue over safety
It was 2019 and the TWU was amongst the voices who protested the removal of warning signs for mobile speed cameras. We recognised the move for what it was, a revenue raising process for the NSW Government.
Compliance and vaccine mandates crippling operators
The Australian road freight industry is one of the most regulated sectors in the world, with three tiers of government applying various levels of oversight to how operators go about their business. Regulation is for the most part well-intentioned, with the industry understanding some degree of oversight is required to maintain high standards in areas such as safety, emissions, and community amenity.
‘Why I’m quitting truck driving at only 29’
After 11 years of driving and at only 29, the decision to step away from being behind the wheel was a truly hard one. Read more
We need better truck driver medical standards
When they meet on December 15, Australia’s transport ministers will have the opportunity to fix the medical standards for truck drivers.
Where is the industry’s roadmap out of Covid?: Bored Neurotic Housewife
The states and territories have been announcing their general roadmaps out of Covid-19 over the past month once they reach the vaccination percentages they are chasing. Read more
Job security and shoddy deals for transport workers
It’s been one year since the NorthConnex tunnel opened on the major route in and out of the north of Sydney. Transurban Linkt are the proud parents of the tunnel, born from a deal made with the NSW government that leaves us in debt till 2048.
Commonwealth support vital on zero emissions
In the lead-up to the COP 26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, and as the Commonwealth Government gears up for a federal election, likely in May 2022, public attention has turned to emissions policy and what steps will be taken by the government to support and achieve its new net zero emissions by 2050 objectives.
Review must reflect needs of industry
As many of you have probably read in various media, the review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law has taken a large commitment of time by our team and those of you who have made comments or contributions to industry meetings and submissions.
Harvest time and certificates of currency
Harvest time is without doubt one of the busiest times of the year for many transport operators and when we say transport operator, there are actually two types of transport operators.