The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has responded to Transurban’s latest toll road price increases for Sydney roads, condemning the company for the hike.
The New South Wales branch of the TWU says Transurban
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“Game-changer” Melbourne livestock tunnel trial underway
The Victorian government’s livestock truck tunnel trial is officially underway in Melbourne, with livestock trucks able to use CityLink tunnels as part of a 12-month trial.
From January 1, livestock
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NHVR releases code of best practice for grape and wine transport sector
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has registered the Wine Industry Code of Practice, aimed at ensuring safe and compliant transport of grapes and wine throughout the supply chain.
NHVR Acting
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New regulator unveiled for New Vehicle Efficiency Standard introduction
The federal government has confirmed a regulator has been established to support the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) Act that comes into place from January 1, 2025.
When the Act comes into place,
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Preparing drivers and business for fatigue management compliance this holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, the transport industry faces increased pressures—longer hours, tighter deadlines and heightened risks on the roads. Fatigue management becomes more critical than ever
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Truck driver skills officially recognised on Australian classification
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has moved to recognise the skills of Australia’s truck drivers in its new classification of occupations by listing the occupation as a level four skill.
The
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Efficiency standard ADR consultation begins
The federal government is calling for industry feedback for its latest Australian Design Rule (ADR) that is set to commence from January 1, 2025.
The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (NVES Act)
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NHVR outlines top three tips for HVNL review
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has provided OwnerDriver with an exclusive into what its Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) review submission touches on for the trucking industry.
With
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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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