The mainstream media’s recent treatment over reports of three truck drivers who tested positive for Covid-19 after spending time in Western Australia has come under fire from Western Roads Federation CEO Cam Dumesny.
Rest stop progress in far north Queensland
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz recently visited Far North Queensland and inspected several rest areas between Cairns and Georgetown, jointly funded under the Rest Area Upgrade Program, part of the federal government’s $3 billion Road Safety Program (RSP).
HVIA announces Safety Innovation Award winners
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz acknowledged the Australian heavy vehicle industry at the Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) National Awards, today in Brisbane.
Buchholz to headline VTA State Conference
Federal Assistant Minister for Road Safety & Freight Transport Scott Buchholz is set to headline the VTA State Conference 2021, with a keynote opening address on Monday 22 March.
Buchholz visits Central Queensland to discuss infrastructure investment
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz was on the road again this morning, this time meeting with mayors from the Central Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (CQROC) and visiting the CQ Inland port at Emerald, as part of the Government’s 10-year, $110 billion nation-wide Infrastructure Investment Program.
More red tape cut for livestock carriers
New National Operation Advice (NOA) from the NHVR will remove the requirement to include registration numbers from Class 3 Livestock Vehicle permits. Read more
Award winners named by Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) today announced the winners of a suite of awards, for leadership and innovation in the heavy vehicle sector. Read more
$2 billion for road safety projects
We all need to work towards lowering the rate of fatalities and serious injuries on Australian roads, and that’s why this is a core priority for the Government, and why the Budget is funding $2 billion towards road safety initiatives, continuing efforts to reduce road trauma in Australia.
Electronic alternatives to written work diary approved for use
Truckies now have a choice in how they record their work and rest hours, with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator approving the first Electronic Work Diaries (EWD) for use from December 1. Read more