All over Australia, the trucking industry is calling for change. Whether it be for licensing procedures, fatigue laws or Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) amendments, there’s a lot to be unpacked, discussed
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NatRoad calls for NSW freight reform program to deliver better roads
It’s often been said that without trucks, Australia stops. For those trucks to keep delivering, we need a functional road network.
Roads are often a thorny issue for government. That’s why it’s refreshing
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NatRoad “broadly welcomes” NHVR productivity plan
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has announced its support for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) draft Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan for the next five years.
Announced
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NatRoad calls for nationally consistent licensing process in 2025
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) finishes 2024 as the largest road transport association in Australia, with its national membership base growing to more than 2,300 trucking businesses.
When
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NatRoad HVNL review calls on minister to either reduce penalties or admit reform failure
The National Road Transport Association’s (NatRoad) submission on the draft new Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and the review of HVNL penalties calls on federal, state and territory transport ministers
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Will mining fuel tax credit changes impact the trucking industry?
The CEO of the Minerals Council of Australia has said that diesel is “the lifeblood of regional Australia” in response to proposed fuel tax credit changes.
In response to farmers at the National Farmer
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NatRoad calls for 90 per cent of heavy vehicle access permits to be eliminated by 2028
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) says governments in Australia should eliminate most heavy vehicle road access permits by 2028.
The recommendation, made in NatRoad’s submission to the
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Transport survey reveals looming driver shortage crisis
Those of us in the industry know that all businesses rely on the road transport industry, whether it be for the transport of raw materials or stocking shelves in the retail industry. The supply chain simply
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NatRoad welcomes proposed NSW road toll reforms
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has voiced its support of proposed reforms to what it calls an “oppressive road toll system” in New South Wales.
The NSW government has announced new
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NatRoad calls for national solution to trucking economic crisis
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) says Australia runs the risk of returning to the days of empty supermarket shelves unless the federal government addresses the nation’s growing truck
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