Coles and the Transport Workers Union have signed a charter on standards in road transport and the gig economy focusing on safety, driver education and mental health. Read more
Lindsay Australia charged with safety duty offences after Qld tragedy
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has filed charges in Coffs Harbour Local Court following an investigation into an incident in Tanah Merah, Qld, in November 2018 that resulted in the death of a driver. Read more
New Volvo range designed with truckies top of mind
The new Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FH and Volvo FH16 – on sale from November 30 – have been designed with the driver in mind and offer unparalleled levels of comfort, driveability and safety, said Volvo. Read more
What’s the best way to annoy a truck driver? Change something
Robert Bell’s op-ed in our September 18 issue about in-cab safety tech and its link with insurance companies sparked plenty of heated debate. In this column we give high-profile driver Mike Williams a chance to share an opposing view on technology and its place in the industry. Read more
Truckie lucky to be alive: Police appeal for help after shooting near Lithgow
Detectives are appealing for dashcam footage and public information after a truck driver was robbed, assaulted and shot twice in the leg, near Lithgow, NSW, earlier this week. Read more
Annual ‘Fitness to Drive’ process just got a whole lot easier for NSW truckies
The annual trip to the doctor to ensure ‘Fitness to Drive’ is now simpler and more efficient for NSW truckies.