The Western Australian government has announced that the final phase of its move to transition all road maintenance works in-house to Main Roads WA has been completed.
Now, 18 new staff in the Kimberley
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SARTA welcomes major South Australian heavy vehicle licencing changes
The South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) says it welcomes the huge changes announced by the South Australian government yesterday to its heavy vehicle driver licence requirements.
SARTA
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Recent case highlights Highway Advocates’ regulator capabilities
Many of you may have heard about the recent outcome of the Whiteline Transport case in South Australia. In this case, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) was prosecuting a driver employed by Whiteline
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NHVR partners with Queensland Rail and police on new bridge strike blitz
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has partnered with Queensland Rail and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to focus on driving down the number of road vehicle rail bridge strikes.
Queensland
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ATA HVNL submission calls for reduced fines and safety focus
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called on transport ministers to reduce fines for minor fatigue breaches and paperwork mistakes while focusing on safety in its Heavy Vehicle National Law
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South Australia announces major changes to heavy vehicle licence system
The South Australian government has unveiled massive changes to its heavy vehicle licencing system, introducing new MC class permit requirements and no longer recognising overseas heavy vehicle driving
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Main Roads WA reveals new heavy vehicle warning sign options
Following recent debate over heavy vehicle warning signs, the Heavy Vehicle Road Signage Reference Group (HVRSRG) meeting has decided on the latest options available for Western Australian heavy vehicle
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Can an electric truck complete a lap of Australia?
For many, a complete lap around Australia in a truck is a daunting enough prospect. The long hours on straight roads with barely a vehicle passing or a stop in sight. Searing heat on one side of the country,
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SA government provides funding for farmer truck runs
The South Australian government, in a sweeping round of funding to support farmers impacted by drought throughout the state, have provided $2 million to assist groups completed donation truck runs to farmers.
In
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Bruce Highway bridge reopens after overnight closure
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that rehabilitation works have been completed on a crucial bridge on the Bruce Highway, with overnight closures now lifted.
On Monday
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