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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Work diary madness: Stop waking us on our rest breaks
Well-known road safety and road transport advocate Rod Hannifey has had enough of what he says is unfair treatment of truckies at rest stops.
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En route to the brink
Long-haul drivers are being pressured, both emotionally and financially, to the point of no return. Rod Hannifey writes.
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Truckin’ abroad: From driver image to over-weight caravans
Australia’s road transport industry mirrors that of other westernised countries, in both positive and negative ways. Northern hemisphere-bound Rod Hannifey writes.
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Over-zealous authorities a career deterrent
Owner-operator Ken Wilkie says the indecent attitude of the authorities and their foot soldiers towards drivers would make you think twice before joining the road transport industry.
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Large companies aided by RSRT demise, says Hannifey
Instead of increasing, rates for a number of owner-drivers have dropped since the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal was killed off, Rod Hannifey states.
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Rod Hannifey makes trucking a hot topic at caravan show
Trucking advocate proves a hit at Victorian caravan show and is now taking his road safety message elsewhere.
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Rod Hannifey takes trucking message to the masses
Trucking advocate Rod Hannifey has been given a platform to educate caravaners about respecting trucks.
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Electronic diaries the death of drivers: Hannifey
E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns
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