Tribunal costs too much for too little: NatRoad
Existing regulations must be given time to work before the introduction of a safe rates tribunal, NatRoad says
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Melham replaces Belacic at helm of NatRoad
Rural industry advocate to replace Bernie Belacic as NatRoad's CEO on November 28
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NatRoad puts onus on ministers over national regulations
NatRoad President Geoff Crouch puts the onus on transport ministers to ensure trucking isn’t lumped with "second rate" national regulations
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No evidence to support safe rates: Truss
Opposition hints it will not support safe rates, with Warren Truss saying there is no evidence to justify the reform
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Gay reduces red-tape burden on B-double operators
NSW roads minister scraps requirement for truck drivers to carry class 2 B-double route approval notice
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COAG move welcomed, as trucking's focus shifts to details
Trucking will shift focus to securing key gains under national regulations, after governments agreed to abolish cross-border inconsistencies
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Crouch succeeds McIntosh as NatRoad's president
The managing director of Ron Crouch Transport steps into the presidency of NatRoad after Rob McIntosh’s reign ended last week
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I’ll fight for wool bale concession under national regs: Gay
NSW will fight to retain wool bale concession for truckers under national regulations, while also vowing action on hay bales
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Different approach called for on fatigue laws
Fatigue researchers say new report reinforces industry position that drivers be given flexibility in choosing rest breaks
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Confidence in national regs hinges on police accountability
Trucking concerned national regulator will be a “toothless tiger” and “humiliated” if police are not held accountable
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NatRoad casts eye wider on wool bales
Industry group to lobby for changes to wool bale loading scheme in NSW to be extended nationwide under national regulations
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NatRoad strikes a win on wool bales in NSW
Hard-fought campaign for wool bale reform pays off, with NSW roads minister granting a width concession for trucking operators
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Time to 'extract the finger' on safe rates
TWU says government must pull the trigger on safe rates, as backbencher warns truckies at risk if nothing is done
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Hancock eyes COR focus for national regulator
Bureaucrat in charge of establishing the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator wants tough chain of responsibility scheme at its core
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Trucking operator convicted, fined $290k for overloading
A NSW trucking company has been convicted and fined almost $300,000 after pleading guilty to 84 overloading offences
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Nominate now for trucking awards
Nominations open for industry excellence awards to recognise the best and brightest in the trucking sector
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RTA gets red-tape happy to overcome loading impasse
The RTA attempted to impose new regulations on trucking operators to resolve a dispute over contentious loading policy
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Truckies take care
Truck drivers going the extra mile to deliver supplies to flood-stricken areas are urged to rest
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Drop by and say g'day
NatRoad is holding an information session for truckies at a new inspection facility in Parkes, NSW
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TWU wants price gougers hounded under safe rates
TWU claims clients and trucking operators will not be justified in raising prices under a safe rates scheme
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