The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released its plans to propose new penalty changes for numerous offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
The proposed changes follows a review of
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Key WA freight route receives $81 million upgrade
The Western Australian and federal governments have revealed that both heavy vehicle drivers and commuters will enjoy safer and smoother travel along a key route south of Perth following the completion
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Heavy vehicle apprentice rewarded at TAFE Queensland awards
The best and brightest automotive industry apprentices were recognised at the 2024 TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards last week.
Held on October 10 at the Royal International Convention
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Eyre Highway reopens after HazMat incident
The South Australian Country Fire Service has announced that the Eyre Highway is now back open between Eucla and Yalata following a HazMat incident yesterday.
On Sunday, the service revealed it was responding
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Aussie Hay Runners announces vital run for struggling farmers
Aussie Hay Runners (AHR) has come to the rescue for 52 struggling farmers in South Australia, completing its inaugural run into the state.
South Australian farmers have been enduring extreme drought due
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$10 million provided to make Gwydir Highway more disaster resistant
The NSW and federal governments have revealed $10 million of funding will go into safety improvements on the Gwydir Highway.
Under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the boost will improv slope
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Friday Road Update: Bathurst traffic, Distributor closures and upgraded Tallebudgera Interchange opens
Every Friday, OwnerDriver will provide a comprehensive review of changed traffic and road conditions for Australia’s freight and heavy vehicle operators.
This week, conditions have changed at
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Pacific Motorway truck rest area upgrade complete
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has revealed that a truck rest area upgrade along the state’s Pacific Motorway has been completed.
Now, northbound truckies looking for a safe place to rest have new facilities
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Unions and associations combine to support extending gig worker compensation
The likes of the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) Queensland branch, the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) and the McKell Institute Queensland have united to announce their official support for extending
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Freighter Group unveils new Freez-R model
Freighter Group, formerly known as MaxiTRANS, has this week announced the release of a new refrigerated trailer product in the Freez-R.
The high performing refrigerated trailer solution has been designed
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