After recently slamming the Coalition’s proposed fuel excise cuts, the South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) has now announced the industry has secured a united position on the election
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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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Association warns “naïve” fuel excise policy will “irreparably harm” industry
The South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) has warned the trucking industry that the Coalition’s “naïve” fuel excise policy will “irreparably harm” the sector.
SARTA added its voice
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“Alarming” truck driver shortage impacting global industry
The latest report on the global truck driver shortage is out, with the age gap widening between younger and older drivers around the world.
The latest report from world transport organisation IRU says
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ATA calls on next government to support safer and longer trucks
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has continued its federal election priorities, calling on the next elected government to support safer and longer trucks on the nation’s roads.
As part of measures
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New service providing truckie benefits launches today
Normally April 1 is the day of pranks, but this year’s April Fool’s Day marks a special moment for the Australian truck industry’s latest tool.
OzTruckers launches today, offering truck drivers and
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Is biofuel a good alternative for fuelling trucking’s future?
Right now, the global transport industry is at loggerheads about the best ‘green’ power source for the heavy vehicle of the future.
Should an electric battery power a load, or should hydrogen fuel-cell
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ATA welcomes opposition’s fuel excise consultation pledge, calls for RUC focus
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has stepped out in support of the Coalition’s promise to consult with industry on plans to halve the fuel excise for a year if it wins the election.
When opposition
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Queensland offers more disaster freight subsidies to western Queensland businesses
The federal and Queensland governments have announced more concessional loans and freight subsidies will be made available to help primary producers in western Queensland recover from recent flooding.
Nine
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Council calls for tax cut for operators and small business
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has called on tax cuts to be given to small businesses and operators.
As the federal election campaign is now underway, COSBOA wants the tax
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