New requirements for portable warning triangles
Changes to Australian road rules introduces new requirements for use of warning triangles for heavy vehicles and fallen loads
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Calls for comment on A-trailer charges
The National Transport Commission is inviting comment before January 30 on A-trailer charging options
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NTC wants changes to load restraint requirements
NTC wants the 'chain and dogs' load restraint practice stamped out due to occupational health and safety concerns
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NTC urges focus on road safety as Christmas approaches
The NTC is urging road users to keep the festive spirit alive by staying safe on the roads
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New tool promises end to access permits
New web-based application promises to streamline the process for route assessment applications
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Port People demands answers on larger trucks
Port People calls on government to detail whether it plans to introduce higher productivity vehicles as suggested by Tim Pallas
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Subsidies needed to keep A-trailers viable: ATA
ATA calls for new charges on a range of heavy vehicle trailers to subsidise a cut in A-trailer registration fees
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Electronic work diary trial gets underway
Field trials begin to test the effectiveness of electronic work diaries for fatigue management as an alternative to paper-based reporting
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Industry raises more gripes with A-trailer fees
Industry uses meeting on A-trailer registration fees to raise more concerns, but government says "appropriate level of charging" must apply
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Safe rates gets added impetus as carbon tax looms
TWU keeps government in its sights over carbon tax and says the scheme must be accompanied by safe rates
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Working group set up to tackle A-trailer fees
NTC announces formation of a government-industry working group to address crippling A-trailer registration fees
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New financial year brings higher operating costs
Trucking operators will be hit with wage increases, a higher fuel excise and a rise in registration charges from July 1
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NTC charts short and long-term priorities
New NTC plan lists national regulations as key short-term focus, while taking a longer term view on road pricing
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ATA proposes two-stage approach to national regs
ATA wants governments to adopt new approach to national regulations, amid criticism of NTC
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ALTA maintains reform momentum with push for A-trailer reprieve
Fresh from its successful fight for fatigue reform, the ALTA will next month launch its campaign to overhaul A-trailer fees
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Inconsistent fatigue counting rule scrapped
Ministers agree to introduce uniform counting rules for fatigue management, but no word on when they will take effect
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National regs should be delayed if necessary: ATA
ATA calls on transport ministers to order the NTC to completely rework proposed national trucking regulations
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NTC: 'Pull together' to halt rising road toll
NTC deputy chairman says countries need to “pull together” to reduce a rising road toll
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Hannifey takes aim at heavy-handed enforcement
Trucking advocate wants simplified road laws and over-zealous law enforcement addressed under national heavy vehicle laws
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NTC to consult industry on A-trailer fees
Following an uproar from trucking operators over rising A-trailer fees, the NTC will hold consultation sessions to reach a solution
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