Owner drivers are now more protected than ever from unfair termination and unfair contract terms as the new Closing Loopholes Bill officially comes into effect today.
The Australian Trucking Association
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LRTAV honours members with awards
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria (LRTAV) capped off its annual conference in Shepparton with a number of awards, honouring long-serving and upcoming members of the association.
Running
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Daimler recognised for gender equality
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) for excellence in the field of diversity.
This is the sixth year in a row that Daimler Trucks has
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NHVR issues road safety and fatigue reminder
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a message ahead of Queensland Road Safety Week, and that is to remind all road users to ensure they are well-rested and safe to drive before hitting
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WA government cracks down on towing regulation
The towing industry in Western Australia has been in need of major reform, with the lack of regulation in what has been described as a ‘wild west’ bought to the attention of the state government.
This
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VTA welcomes North East Link freight opportunities
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has welcomed the commencement of tunnel boring on the North East Link, as it believes the major infrastructure project will provide opportunities for more efficient
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Telstra and Optus delays 3G closure
Optus and Telstra have announced a delay in the closure of their 3G networks later this year, with the networks now set to shut down on October 28 as opposed to the initially scheduled date of August 31.
The
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Stay aware of Warrego Highway works
Queensland truckies must prepare their journey for detours, as pavement repairs and resurfacing works on the westbound carriageway on the Warrego Highway. These will be undertaken in two sections between
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Gympie Bypass to be completed after 15 years of works
A completion date for the new Gympie Bypass has been confirmed, with the $1.162 billion project set to be opened in October, 2024 – weather and construction conditions permitting.
The project has involved
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National safety campaign must include trucks, says ATA
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called on the federal government to ensure that heavy vehicles and truck drivers are included in its planned road safety campaign.
$10.8 million has been pledged
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