The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has sounded the alarm, calling for help to support the road freight industry as flooding continues to wreak havoc in Far North Queensland.
The QTA is calling for
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Government to fund Ollera Creek Bridge fix, but not for heavy vehicles
The federal government has announced it is providing funding to deliver a temporary bridge structure for the Ollera Creek Bridge, but this won’t help heavy vehicles wanting to travel through the region.
Last
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Final 1,200km FNQ freight route closed by floods
Update: The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has now revealed that the Gulf Developmental Road at Georgetown is now closed. This was the last Transport and Main Roads (TMR) approved alternative
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Driver fatigue dominates concerns following Operation Omega review
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has responded to the results of its latest safety operation, outlining that driver fatigue is still a serious concern following an alarming road toll in 2024.
NHVR
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125m truck load prepares to depart Port Melbourne
A 125m long truck load is set to make its way from Port Melbourne on Monday, disrupting traffic over four nights.
From February 3, the load will head from Port Melbourne to Loy Yang Power Station in Traralgon,
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Braking expert shares top tips for heavy vehicle maintenance
I once crashed my car.
It was a stupid mistake, my teenage self tempting fate by going ever so slightly over the speed limit on a dirt road.
Taking a corner, it wasn’t long before my wheels got the best
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Kwinana Freeway to receive $700 million upgrade
The Australian federal and Western Australian governments have announced a $700 million upgrade to the Kwinana Freeway to make it safer and more efficient for freight vehicles.
Split 50:50 between the
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Warning issued for trucks heading through Bulli Pass
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued an urgent warning for truck drivers to be careful travelling down steep descents after several recent deadly crashes and near misses.
The NHVR is
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Queensland Police makes road safety plea after tragic start to 2025
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is urging every road user, including heavy vehicle operators, to re-evaluate their driving behaviours after a disastrous start to the year for the state’s road toll.
So
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Tropical Cyclone Sean causes Port Hedland freight route delays
The current tropical cyclone Sean that is raging through Western Australia’s northern coast has led to various major freight routes being closed or having reduced access.
The main road hit has been the
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