Melham replaces Belacic at helm of NatRoad
Rural industry advocate to replace Bernie Belacic as NatRoad's CEO on November 28
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NatRoad puts onus on ministers over national regulations
NatRoad President Geoff Crouch puts the onus on transport ministers to ensure trucking isn’t lumped with "second rate" national regulations
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No evidence to support safe rates: Truss
Opposition hints it will not support safe rates, with Warren Truss saying there is no evidence to justify the reform
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Gay reduces red-tape burden on B-double operators
NSW roads minister scraps requirement for truck drivers to carry class 2 B-double route approval notice
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COAG move welcomed, as trucking's focus shifts to details
Trucking will shift focus to securing key gains under national regulations, after governments agreed to abolish cross-border inconsistencies
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Crouch succeeds McIntosh as NatRoad's president
The managing director of Ron Crouch Transport steps into the presidency of NatRoad after Rob McIntosh’s reign ended last week
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Different approach called for on fatigue laws
Fatigue researchers say new report reinforces industry position that drivers be given flexibility in choosing rest breaks
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NatRoad casts eye wider on wool bales
Industry group to lobby for changes to wool bale loading scheme in NSW to be extended nationwide under national regulations
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NatRoad strikes a win on wool bales in NSW
Hard-fought campaign for wool bale reform pays off, with NSW roads minister granting a width concession for trucking operators
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Nominate now for trucking awards
Nominations open for industry excellence awards to recognise the best and brightest in the trucking sector
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Truckies take care
Truck drivers going the extra mile to deliver supplies to flood-stricken areas are urged to rest
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NatRoad tackles NSW parties on reform
Peak body seeks policy positions on six points
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O'Farrell commits funds to expand road train access
NSW Coalition commits funds to Newell Highway upgrade, which will boost access for road trains
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Fatigue flexibility a must during floods: NatRoad
Trucking industry calls for consideration from authorities on fatigue management laws due to floods in northern NSW and Queensland
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Greens, Libs snub transport requests
Only the Labor Party replied to a NatRoad letter seeking responses from the three key parties fighting the Victorian election
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Forget tinkering, NRFA wants 'wholesale reform'
Owner-driver representative group wants sweeping changes to fatigue laws, including applying them to motorists and scrapping BFM
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TWU chips in for Trans-Help
The Transport Workers Union raises funds to support Trans-Help
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NatRoad grows membership; focuses operations
NatRoad makes inroads towards the 2000 member mark, with a rise of about 30 percent in two years
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Lindsay Transport truckie named driver of the year
A B-double linehaul driver for Lindsay Transport has won this year's NatRoad Professional Driver Award
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Trans-Help motors along with cash injection
Trans-Help thrown a lifeline after NatRoad, Beyond Blue and Cummins donate money to keep its van service going
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