A new report has been released into the world’s truck driver shortage, suggesting that the driver age gap globally is widening.
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released its 2024 Global
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TWU issues plea to save cash-in-transit industry
Cash still has a huge role to play in Australian society.
While that’s still the case – and it will be for several years to come – banks and retailers have to step up to ensure that can happen efficiently
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TWU joins chorus against fuel excise plan
The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) is the latest industry body to come out against the federal opposition’s proposed fuel excise halving.
The TWU has slammed federal opposition leader Peter Dutton’s
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Aussie rocking milestones for April
There are many key events, album releases and notable birthdays that have shaped the Aussie rock music scene. Enjoy these anniversaries and birthdays for the month of April from the Australian Truck Radio
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The legal view: seatbelt enforcement
The new seatbelt cameras in New South Wales have been in operation for a few months now. We’re seeing a lot of fines being issued and we’re also starting to see how courts are approaching them.
The
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New projects to keep drivers safe
When I’ve talked about the underlying causes of accidents and fatalities in the trucking industry in this column, we have – quite rightly – focused on the top of the supply chain and the amount of
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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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Hannifey recounts a tough start behind the wheel
Goodaye all, well I have had some electrical issues last month – still waiting for a part as I write this, and I’m hoping it will solve the problems. The fault came up on my way into Sydney, so I visited
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Healthy Heads spreads better food choices for truckies
Following the release of targeted nutrition resources for people working in transport, warehousing and logistics by Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (Healthy Heads) late last year, promotional materials
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TWU: How to make the industry better for owner drivers
A couple of months into the year and the road transport laws brought in under the Albanese government are gathering steam.
At the beginning of February, I joined a road transport delegation – TWU members,
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