Well, bugger me. They have been in existence for a decade — that’s 10-plus years. And where is there any evidence that they have succeeded in making any national regulations uniform?
Just recently
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For the love of the job – Wilkie’s Watch
Road safety is a popular topic of conversation within road transport industry associations of late. I’m not one to suggest that truck drivers should not be competent in their role – far from that.
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Attitude adjustment – Wilkie’s Watch
I have held a driving licence for 60 years. In that time, I’ve undertaken training in the Army service corps, and subjected myself to a couple of training sessions at the old Mount Cotton Heavy Vehicle
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A matter of opinion – Wilkie’s Watch
In regards to the National Road Freighters Association (NRFA) column in OwnerDriver’s April issue. The author, Chris Roe, gave me a heads up beforehand on the contents of the column.
OwnerDriver
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Making a difference – Wilkie’s Watch
Chris Roe has furnished me with a copy of the document, Road Transport Industry Position Statement: Closing Loopholes Road Transport Reform, dated September 23, 2023. I have major issues with parts
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Devil in the details – Wilkie’s Watch
I’ve concluded that it’s the public sector of our economy that is letting our society down. It is no secret that the Australian economy is suffering a downturn in productivity.
Just prior to Christmas,
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More motorists under the influence
OPINION: Should extra focus be placed on motorists in regards to alcohol and illegal substances?
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Uneducated motorists dicing with danger
OPINION: Ignorant car drivers who insist on jousting with heavy vehicles can expect a negative outcome
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Putting industry first
OPINION: What has changed since the Road Transport Forum came into being in the early ’90s?
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Transport bureaucrats picking low hanging fruit
OPINION: Chain of responsibility seems to have fallen by the wayside as road authorities take the easy road.
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