A new industry-led heavy vehicle driver training and assessment system has been launched in Tasmania.
DriveTrain was officially unveiled by Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff last week alongside the Tasmanian
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Major Western Sydney rest area gains momentum through design tenders
The New South Wales government has taken another step towards building a purpose-built heavy vehicle rest area in Western Sydney for truck drivers.
Tenders are now open for pre-qualified design consultants
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Six new heavy vehicle rest area projects announced in latest funding round
The federal governments has announced six new projects as part of its Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative to boost road safety for truck drivers across the country.
As part of a $20.9 million joint
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WA research and concerns take main focus in heavy vehicle productivity inquiry
The ongoing Productivity Commission inquiry into the impacts of heavy vehicle reform has seen a focus taken on pragmatic and Western Australian-led research.
Transport association Western Roads Federation
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Toll Group launches first Perth electric heavy vehicle program
Operator Toll Group has announced the launch of its first electric heavy vehicle program in Perth.
The milestone is a key moment in Toll’s shared commitment with partner Coles to build a more sustainable
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Government and NHVR announce recipients of latest round of heavy vehicle safety funding
The federal government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have unveiled the latest round of heavy vehicle safety projects to receive crucial funding.
Round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative
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$27.4M heavy vehicle barge to open traffic for livestock heavy vehicles in outback SA
A newly rebuilt barge is now open to traffic in outback South Australia, allowing heavy vehicles and livestock operators to once again access important supply regions.
The Cooper Creek Barge is open yet
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Sydney operators warned about current logbook blitz
I come to you this month with a cautionary tale about the importance of dotting your ‘i’s’ and crossing your ‘t’s’ when it comes to the Heavy Vehicle Work Diary.
There is currently a sting
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NHVR combines with industry for further productivity gains in SA
Newly announced reforms are set to see South Australia’s heavy vehicle industry enjoy further productivity gains via cut red tape, pre-approved route opening and faster outcomes.
The National Heavy Vehicle
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NHVR urges drivers to manage fatigue following large number of recent offences
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is pleading with heavy vehicle operators not to risk driving while fatigued in the wake of a large number of recent offences.
During National Work Safe Month,
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