The Victorian government has announced various freeway closures across the state’s major freight routes over the next week.
Both the West Gate Freeway and the M80 Ring Road will be closed in differing
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Direct Freight Express opens trio of new Victorian depots
Victorian based courier service Direct Freight Express has announced it is opening three new depots in the state.
In a bid to expand its national footprint, the ‘triangle’ of depots brings Direct Freight
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Hordes of closures to impact Victorian roads
A wide range of road closures or changes is set to create more congestion from this weekend onwards in Victoria as the state announces new projects.
From Tuesday February 18, part of the Calder Freeway
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VACC warns Victorian fuel mandates could hurt operators
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) says it is “deeply concerned” about a lack of industry consultation that went into the state government’s call yesterday to introduce new fuel
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Victoria locks fuel prices, caps price rises
The Victorian government has announced sweeping changes to the way fuel companies publicise and change fuel prices for motorists and heavy vehicle operators.
The cost of living measure announced by Premier
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Council calls for bypass to protect community from trucks
A Victorian local council has called on the state government to complete a crucial bypass to ensure up to 50 trucks no longer pass through main roads each hour in peak times and “protect the community”.
The
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Ride share company offers new tow truck service
Ride share company DiDi has launched a new trial service in Victoria where a tow truck can be booked to safely get cars home if their drivers are having a night out.
The new DiDi service will be trialled
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Victorian Farmers Federation calls for Victorian truck wash network overhaul
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian government to completely overhaul the state’s truck wash network due to biosecurity issues.
The VFF wants the system to be completely changed
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Victorian tipper drivers walk off the job this week for better conditions
Tip truck drivers across Victoria are this week taking action against what is being described as “dangerous” pay rates and conditions.
The strike, initiated by Victorian Tippers’ United (VTU), started
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Friday Road Update: Kimberley bridge to open, Eastern Freeway contracts, NorthConnex Tunnel closure
There’s plenty of roadworks happening in the next week as Australian states and territories prepare for a heavy month of updates before the holiday period.
This week’s Friday Road Update from OwnerDriver
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