Hume gets funds under Blackspot program
Work to begin on upgrading dangerous section of road on the Hume Highway in NSW after serious accidents
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Industry's doing fine with rego fees, RTA claims
NSW warned trucking companies may shift interstate over rego fees, but the RTA says there's no evidence industry is suffering
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Rest area upgrade on track, RTA says
Upgrades to current rest stops and the construction of new facilities are on track, the RTA says
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NSW COR review on the way
Anticipated review into chain of responsibility laws in NSW to be released in February. But what will it contain?
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RTA man quits to lobby for turdherders
LOBBY MOVES: From stick-carrier to industry lobbyist, Philip Halton quits RTA to lead livestock transporters
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M5 expansion gets go ahead
Sydney's M5 will be expanded to cater for growing traffic levels
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We're not done yet Graincorp: RTA
RTA refuses to give up on chain of responsibility case, telling the Supreme Court it will appeal its decision
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Users of spiked wheel nuts put on notice
Drivers of trucks with spiked wheel nuts warned to stop using them by peak trucking lobby and RTA
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Higher fines, more power for RTA inspectors
Higher fines and more power for inspectors to deal with operators dodging checking stations
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RTA says it wants to listen to your concerns
RTA to visit rest stops on the Newell to discuss iissues with truck drivers and listen to their concerns
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Industry wins on demerit points as fatigue changes announced
Drivers slugged with demerit points will have them removed, as Government announces plans to change fatigue policy
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Finemore continues push for truck rating system
Trucking industry icon Ron Finemore continues push for truck rating system, winning support from NSW
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COR laws may be toughened in wake of failed Graincorp prosecution
NSW launches review into chain of responsibility laws in the wake of the failed Graincorp prosecution
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RTA announces new Newell trial
New centreline markings will be used on the Newell Highway in a trial to increase safety
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RTA warning system will target dodgy operators
New warning system to target dodgy operators in NSW
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Help arrives for operators confused by fatigue
RTA releases another set of guidelines to help end operator confusion on fatigue management
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RTA commits funds to truck stop
RTA to spend funds to make it easier for truck drivers using Clybucca Roadhouse
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Cutting Newell speed will increase fatigue: NRMA
NRMA says plans to cut the speed limit on the Newell Highway will increase driver fatigue
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RTA offers fatigue help as industry complaints rise
RTA plans another help kit on fatigue management following complaints from the trucking industry
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Operator left with court bill for RTA death claim
Operator must pay RTA court costs after failing to prove the authority was liable for a driver death
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