Transport workers across Australia are asking car drivers to give them space this long weekend due to the recent rise of incidents caused by inadequate distances on the roads.
The latest National Truck
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New report shows a widening driver age gap
A new report has been released into the world’s truck driver shortage, suggesting that the driver age gap globally is widening.
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released its 2024 Global
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bp and Healthy Heads prepare egg-citing surprise for drivers
This Easter Sunday, truck drivers with the Healthy Heads app will be able to hop into a participating bp truckstop for a free hot cross bun and Easter Egg, while stocks last.
Since partnering in 2022,
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Hanging by a thread – Australia’s live export issue
Ben Sutherland will never forget the day he heard the news. The president of the Western Australian Livestock and Rural Transport Association (LRTAWA) was sitting in his truck in outback WA on a standard
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NatRoad secures funding for driver training translation
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has announced it has received National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) funding to translate its life-saving Truckie First Aid program into multiple languages.
Since
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NHVR heavy vehicle operation to target fatigue this Easter
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has warned the heavy vehicle industry to take fatigue seriously this Easter holidays as it prepares a new operation to tackle non-compliance.
Over the holidays,
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Transport associations come together to tackle racism
An array of Australian road freight transport associations have spoken out collectively against racism in the industry.
Leaders from various industry associations have called for an “immediate and collective
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New projects to keep drivers safe
When I’ve talked about the underlying causes of accidents and fatalities in the trucking industry in this column, we have – quite rightly – focused on the top of the supply chain and the amount of
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Hannifey recounts a tough start behind the wheel
Goodaye all, well I have had some electrical issues last month – still waiting for a part as I write this, and I’m hoping it will solve the problems. The fault came up on my way into Sydney, so I visited
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Healthy Heads spreads better food choices for truckies
Following the release of targeted nutrition resources for people working in transport, warehousing and logistics by Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (Healthy Heads) late last year, promotional materials
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