The Australian Trucking Association through it’s chair Geoff Crouch has stated that improving heavy vehicle access will benefit the economy by lowering costs for Australian consumers and boosting jobs. In its recent submission to the national truck law review on…
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Australian Trucking Association Argues – Improved Access Good for Economy
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NHVR’s Chain of Responsibility Warning to Operators
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently warned executives of heavy vehicle supply chain businesses to know their responsibilities under the revised Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws. The warning comes after a number of current investigations, more than 8 months…
Posted in Latest News Tagged with: chain of responsibility, COR, heavy vehicles, NHVR, Road Safety, Trucks
Driver Hits Barrier and Tips after swerving to Avoid Wildlife
A recent incident was a reminder of the importance of watching out for wildlife on the road, after traffic traveling on the Princes Highway through Stratford was diverted for hours following a truck tipping on its side. The truck was…
Posted in Latest News Tagged with: chain of responsibility, COR, heavy vehicles, Road Safety, Trucks
Volvo Electric Trucks in Action
Watch the latest Volvo electric trucks in action on European roads. These silent, fully electric vehicles have been dubbed the trucks of the future, said to have the ability to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency. Take a look and…
Electric Concrete Mixer Truck in Action
It has been said electric vehicles are the way of the future and truck manufacturers are following this line thinking. Watch the latest electric truck mixer in action.
Keeping Fatigued Drivers off the Road with Fatigue Road-side Testing
Roadside testing for fatigued drivers may soon by a thing as the Andrews Labor Government tests new technology that will detect fatigued drivers. The trial is an Australia-first and will take place at a controlled test facility in Kilsyth. If…
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18 People Killed in Guatemala when Truck Collides with Crowd
A horror crash claimed the lives of 18 people on a Guatemalan freeway recently, including children. According to reports a large truck slammed into a crowd that had gathered on a dark highway after a person was run over in…
VTA Addresses Industry Issues at This Year’s State Conference
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has stressed the importance for transport operators to understand industry changes and reforms, and how they will affect businesses, which was the focus of its recent state conference in March. The VTA’s event program was…
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Truck Thief Caught After Vehicle Gets Stuck on Bridge
A suspect who allegedly stole a truck from a Salisbury South business was arrested after the prime mover he was driving became stuck on a bridge. Police caught the man when the truck became stuck while heading towards Adelaide’s salt…
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Managers Urged to Be Mindful of Diesel Fumes Health Risk
An Australian engineer has warned that the trucking sector should be doing more to address the health hazards associated with diesel fumes exposure. Legal experts in the transport industry have said companies should be guided by their workplace health and…
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