The state government suspends registration of seven trucks for six months after recent overheight breaches in Sydney tunnels. Additional efforts to address the issue include the formation of the Overheight Truck Taskforce.
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Brown and Hurley CEO to retire
Brown and Hurley has initiated the search for a new CEO following the retirement announcement of a highly esteemed member from the Hurley family.
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NatRoad urges operators to brace for insurance increases following floods
Road transport businesses should prepare for significant insurance premium increases this year, as accounting consultancy KPMG reports a surge in gross written premiums and in the next 12 months.
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ATA revises plan to amend contract disputes
Following a meeting with the workplace relations minister the trucking association says it has refined its plant to make contract disputes easier for businesses and employees to manage.
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Glenn Sterle slams NFF over wage theft job ad
Senator Glenn Sterle writes to the National Farmers Federation (NFF) urging them to take action against illegal practices in the transport industry after an alarming job advertisement on Facebook offered below-award wages for grain carting.
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Female drivers feel unsafe at rests tops, study finds
The report has outlined a set of recommendations aimed at creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all truck drivers at truck stops.
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Minimum standards, not fixed rates says ATA
The Australian Trucking Association calls on the Fair Work Commission to set minimum standards instead of fixed B2B rates for the road transport industry, aiming to avoid complexity and establish fair regulations.
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Queensland company cops seven figure HVNL fine
The company was fined an eye-watering $1.2 million under HVNL, emphasising importance of transport safety obligations.
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Rod Hannifey teams up with GME to tackle truckie mental health
GME, a local radio manufacturer, has recently introduced a collaborative program called Open Road Open Up in conjunction with Rural Outreach Counselling (ROC). This initiative aims to address the mental health challenges faced by truck drivers and individuals driving in remote regions.
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Volvo’s zest for zero emission trucks
The world head of Volvo Trucks, Roger Alm, states the case for electric trucks, with Australia high on the agenda.
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