This weekend, the Lights On The Hill Trucking Memorial Service will pay tribute to truckies who have lost their lives, remembering their contribution to the industry.
Traversing the wonderful outback
Owner operator Phil McNamara enjoys life behind the wheel of his Western Star 6900, travelling far and wide.
Truckies, bushrangers and cowboys
Truckie John Kelly caught up with Big Rigs just as he was about to leave the Townsville Port bound for Mount Isa, some 900km away.
A lifetime around trucks
Owner operator and President of the Lights on the Hill Memorial committee, Gary Simpson, has a long history of service to the road transport industry. Read more
ATA Live: Blenners Transport owners inducted as Kenworth Legends
In Far North Queensland, owners of Blenners Transport, Les and Judy Blennerhassett, have serviced the banana industry for decades, switching from farming to transport and growing their business through tenacity and passion. Today, at ATA Live, they were officially inducted as Kenworth Legends.
COVID-19: New Qld Freight Movement Protocol comes into play
Under the Queensland Chief Health Officer’s Directive, a new Qld Freight Movement Protocol will come into effect from 3pm today (Wednesday 23 September). The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has provided information on the updates for freight and logistics workers operating within the state.
Class action launched against ‘un-Australian’ toll fees
Queensland truck driver and small business owner Dave Kitson is among a growing list of disgruntled toll users who are fed up with being charged excessive fees by Transurban. Now, a class action has been launched against Transurban’s Queensland business Linkt for its exorbitant fees on overdue notices. Read more
Queensland Rail launches Size Matters campaign
Queensland Rail has launched a new campaign called Size Matters, which aims to highlight the importance of knowing the height of your vehicle and load.
Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway upgrades: Have your say
Community consultation is currently underway for future upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway.
Livestock handling training courses in Goondiwindi
Aiming to up-skill people working within the livestock transport industry in the Goondiwindi region, the Goondiwindi Regional Council will hold three one-day livestock handling courses from 22-24 August 2020.