Ferrier Hodgson partner Brendan Richards has built a formidable reputation as a transport industry observer. Rob McKay interviews him on the trends of the last quarter-century
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Ebook gives prospective owner-drivers a helping hand
New book gives practical advice on starting a trucking business and keeping it going.
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Heavy Haulage Australia bites the dust
More than 70 jobs will go and HHA's assets will be offered for private sale.
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Heavy Haulage Australia may live on – in some form
Administrator "reasonably confident" of saving HHA, even if the business has to be split up.
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Heavy Haulage Australia in administration; McAleese considers legal action
Administrator blames downturn in the resources sector for HHA's woes.
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Richards sees reasons for optimism
Lack of inquiry from financiers over distressed transport firms viewed as a positive development
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Management buys rest of Wettenhalls: receiver
Group loses Express and Warrnambool arms but remainder of company finds a purchaser
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Wettenhalls Express severed to save group
Warrnambool office also goes as 126 employees lose their jobs and entitlements in eastern states and South Australia
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Employees in limbo as Wettenhalls goes into administration
The Wettenhalls Group is under administration, with accountancy Ferrier Hodgson in charge
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Trucking told to factor in carbon tax now
Transport operators urged to take action to minimise the impact of carbon tax on their business
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