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 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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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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NHVR urges caution in regional areas for Rural Road Safety Month
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched Rural Road Safety Month with an urgent reminder to all drivers to take additional care and heed safety warnings.
Despite regional areas being vastly
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Bruce Highway facing long term closures
A section of Queensland’s Bruce Highway may be closed for weeks after a serious traffic incident on Friday morning.
A truck and ute collided at Bororen, south of Gladstone, leaving the section of
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Spring Farm Parkway to save drivers 15 minutes
The growing transport needs of NSW’s Macarthur region have been bolstered by the opening of the first stage of the Spring Farm Parkway project, which is expected to save motorists up to 15 minutes commuting
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