In recent times the industry has experienced more actively than ever with what many would call a ‘drive to the bottom’. With a strong focus on ‘cost of living’, the pressure on the industry to
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Worst paid truck drivers to receive pay rise in new minimum wage change
The Fair Work Commission has announced the national minimum wage is set to increase by 3.5 per cent, meaning Australia’s lowest paid truck drivers and transport workers are set to receive an important
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QTA warns fuel excise change won’t reap rewards unless RUC is addressed
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has responded to the federal opposition’s pledge to halve the fuel excise if it wins the federal election on May 3.
Following the campaign, which came just after
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QTA welcomes Bruce upgrades but calls for more help north of Townsville
It’s been a busy week for Gary Mahon and the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA). Just weeks after floods first wreaked havoc across North and Far North Queensland, wild weather saw the Bruce Highway
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QTA warns drivers travelling through Charters Towers to exercise caution
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has issued a North Queensland safety alert due to an increase of trucks going through Charters Towers.
Recent floods this week has seen the Bruce Highway been
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Bruce Highway closed again as flooding wreaks havoc in FNQ
The Bruce Highway has been closed again due to flooding as up to 200mm of rain causes more wet weather issues in Queensland’s north.
Just a month after a combination of cyclones and flooding last saw
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QTA laments road freight being left out of flood recovery funds
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) is leading the charge on getting road freight businesses involved in state flood recovery funds after the sector was left out of current announcements.
Yesterday,
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QTA provides Cyclone Alfred update for Queensland and northern NSW truckies
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has provided the latest information for truck drivers in both Queensland and New South Wales as Tropical Cyclone Alfred prepares to hit the region.
Despite being
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QTA warns Brisbane operators to begin extensive planning for Cyclone Alfred
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) has issued a warning for transport companies along the south-east Queensland coast to prepare for the impending Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Latest weather reports
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Second Bruce Highway Advisory Council meeting announced in Rockhampton
The Queensland government has announced the second meeting of the Bruce Highway Advisory Council will occur in March as the industry looks to make the key freight route better.
The meeting will be held
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