The Northern Territory government has awarded more than $44 million to local Territory business Aldebaran Contracting, to upgrade and seal a 27km section of the Plenty Highway in Central Australia.
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QTA launches future drivers program
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) is on the lookout for the next generation of truckies in Far North Queensland and has received funding from Jobs Queensland to tackle regional workforce challenges
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NSW government addresses toll reform
A report into the impacts of Sydney’s road toll privatisation has been released, with the “poorly-functioning patchwork” of the region’s network set to cost motorists $195 billion over the next
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Hundreds of Sitrak units recalled
Sitrak Australia has issued a recall for 305 of its Sinotruk T5G units on due to an issues with the trucks’ Adaptive Cruise Control. The models are all within the 2021-24 year range.
Due to a software
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Port Macquarie roads set for upgrades
Truckies are set to benefit from traffic relief as the New South Wales government unveils new plans for upgrade works on the Pacific Highway at Port Macquarie.
With an improvement in safety and reduced
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Rozelle Interchange parliamentary inquiry revealed
A parliamentary inquiry into the construction of the maligned Rozelle Interchange has found the decision to build the road was made against the community’s best interests.
The multi-billion-dollar project
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Federal government calls for driver feedback on rest areas
The federal government is seeking feedback from the national community of truck drivers on the state of the nation’s rest areas, and is calling for opinions on both what rest areas are in need of upgrading
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NT freight route set for improvement
A five-kilometre section of the Douglas Daly region’s Fleming Road is set to be sealed following the awarding of tenders, as the Northern Territory’s regional road network continues to undergo improvements.
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Give drivers training instead of fines, says ATA
Truck drivers who commit a minor fatigue or record keeping offence should have a one-time opportunity to do an online training unit instead of being fined, says ATA CEO Mathew Munro.
He says there needs
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Alarms raised over livestock transport safety
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging the livestock industry across the country to follow safer transport practices, following 14 crashes involving livestock in the first four months of
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