The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has released a practical guide for supporting both transport operators and heavy vehicle drivers in delivering targeted health and safety initiatives.
Big wheels keep on turning: Education vital for safety
This National Road Safety Week, Transurban in partnership with the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA), is sharpening its focus on truck safety.
Free online course helps drive Covid awareness
Recent Covid restrictions have seen another spike in truck drivers signing up for the free Covid-19 Awareness Course with hundreds of new users registering to learn online.
Fuel tax credits – free online course
With tax time fast approaching, it’s important to consider how you are managing your fuel tax credits, not only for the current financial year but also to make sure your systems are set up correctly for the 2021-22 period.
Sharing the road for safety
This Global Road Safety Week, Transurban is partnering with representative bodies, including the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA), to raise awareness around road safety.
Road train driver dismissed for holding phone
The Fair Work Commission has supported the fair dismissal of a road train driver, who was caught holding their phone while driving. Read more
Call to adopt new US brake safety light technology
Encouraged by early results in the US, Queensland Trucking Association CEO Gary Mahon is lobbying for authorities here to adopt the same enhanced rear lighting and signalling systems.
We need networks and notices: QTA
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has called for the adoption of a scorecard system to make each state and territory accountable for their commitments to the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy.
Emerging Leaders Scholarships recipients announced
The Queensland Trucking Association and Daimler Trucks and Bus Australia have announced the Daimler Emerging Leaders Scholarship recipients for 2020/21.
Scholarship program helps this high achiever build on her strengths
Recently named the 2019/20 QTA Daimler Emerging Leader of the Year, Letitia ‘Teash’ De Winter from IWS Haulage has proven herself as a jack of all trades – and she has some big plans ahead.