Road transport is facing enormous change in coming years, except in one important area – insufficient or poorly designed rest stops. Rod Hannifey writes
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Many things changed, many things unchanged
Rod Hannifey reflects on the changing climate of truck media, and what that means for industry.
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How long do we have to wait?
Rod Hannifey highlights a lack of rest areas on the pacific and calls for feedback.
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The ‘Vanner’s ear: Response to rest area sharing
A recent video by Whiteline Television received a huge response from both the trucking community and caravaners alike. Rod Hannifey writes
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WATCH: How to share rest areas, it’s simple
Whiteline Television worked with road transport safety advocate and veteran driver Rod Hannifey to produce a video explaining to caravaners how to share truck parking bays.
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Caution at Moree: Rock throwing return
Back in January we covered a serious rock throwing incident that took place in October 2016, leaving one truck driver with a serious head injury and damage to his Mack from three separate rocks thrown.
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Grey Nomads: Taking the top tips
Caravans interacting with trucks on Australia’s highways can cause angst from both parties, but a little education could calm the angst, Rod Hannifey writes
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Food for the long haul
Finding a decent feed on the road is a hard task nowadays, and it’s often easier, more cost-effective and nutritious for those doing long-haul trips to cook on the run.
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Truck crash following new Victorian speed rule raises concerns
Major heavy vehicle concerns raised following introduction of 40km/h speed rule in Victoria...
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Copping it: Dodgy roads, blown tyres, drug drivers
Driving a truck means copping the consequences of roads in disrepair, tyre blowouts and, of course, Operation Austrans. Rod Hannifey writes
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