As we start this year, it’s clear that 2026 will be one of the most important years for our industry in a long time. The Heavy Vehicle National Law reforms are moving closer to implementation, fatigue
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Why getting truck licensing right matters in Australia
While heading to Brisbane yesterday, I was overtaking a B-double in a passing lane. As any experienced driver would, I called up on the radio and asked him to give me a hand to get past. We were nearing
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‘The benchmark has moved, and so has the risk’ – What the updated Master Code means for operators
For more than a decade, the Master Code of Practice has sat quietly in the background of Chain of Responsibility. It was there if you needed it. Referenced occasionally. Quoted selectively. Often treated
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NRFA: Let’s learn from the past
Every one of us who’s been around long enough has had to work it out, where we could go, what roads we could use and how to make sure we stayed legal doing it. We didn’t have GPS or route-planning
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Why we can’t lead with fear – a driver’s perspective on HVNL reform
President of the National Road Freighter’s Association (NRFA) Glyn Castanelli discusses below his perspective as a driver on the ongoing Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) reform.
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NRFA: How to stop the industry from running on empty
There’s a race to the bottom underway, and if we don’t do something soon, there won’t be much of an industry left to save.
But here’s the thing, not everyone is going under. There are still some
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NRFA: We’re better together on training and licensing change
It’s no secret that the Australian road transport industry is under pressure. Driver shortages, escalating compliance burdens and the rising cost of doing business have become everyday challenges for
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What’s the future of digital compliance?
Over the past few years, I’ve seen a huge shift in how transport businesses approach compliance. More and more operators are making the move away from paper logbooks, spreadsheets and disconnected systems.
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NRFA – ‘We’ve got the government, now let’s get the job done’
National Road Freighters Association (NRFA) president Glyn Castanelli has responded to the weekend’s federal election results, calling on the industry to get moving with the returning Labor government
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NRFA calls for united industry ahead of election
As 2025 is well underway, the road transport industry stands at a crossroads. Years of effort, consultation and advocacy have led to significant reforms, but now we must focus on ensuring these changes
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