The $700 million Singleton Bypass project is set to get truckies home quicker and safer, with major construction commencing on the long-awaited connection in New South Wales.
The project will deliver Singleton’s
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NatRoad encourages transport operators to save on costs and ‘get fleet fit’
NatRoad’s ‘Get fleet fit’ program launched in August as a practical roadmap to help truck operators – particularly those with a small fleet – cut costs and improve profits as much as possible.
The
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NHVR opens HVPP to industry feedback
The NHVR is seeking consultation for its draft Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan (HVPP) for 2024-2029, as it seeks to help increase freight efficiency on Australian roads.
NHVR Chief Safety and Productivity
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Melbourne tunnels to trial livestock truck access
A 12-month trial set to remove livestock trucks from some of Melbourne’s busiest streets is set to commence in 2025, with the state government partnering with Transurban and the freight industry to allow
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New electric Volvo to boast 600km range
In 2025, Volvo is launching a new long-range version of its FH Electric truck that will be able to reach up to 600km in one charge.
The new Volvo rig will allow transport companies to operate electric
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New Fremantle Traffic Bridge construction underway
The Western Australian government has commenced construction on the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge, which it first submitted for development approval in November 2023. Both the federal and WA governments
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Bruce Highway reopens with reduced speed limits and closed lanes
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has notified drivers that the Bruce Highway has reopened under strict conditions after a devastating traffic incident last week.
Access has been restored
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Port of Melbourne deal to boost freight productivity
The Victorian government plans to get more trucks off local roads through the finalisation of a 42-year lease deal with the Port of Melbourne.
Minister for ports and freight, Melissa Horne announced the
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Scania to show off electric CrewCab at AFAC Conference
Continuing its longstanding partnership with Australia’s fire authorities, Scania is showing off its Australian-first battery electric CrewCab emergency vehicle at the upcoming AFAC Conference.
Australia
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Stay aware of works at Warroo Bridge
Drivers travelling in rural New South Wales have been advised of works beginning soon to build the new Warroo Bridge over the Lachlan River.
Preliminary earthworks will be taking place between Forbes and
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