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30 Jul 2010 | Electronic monitoring should be mandatory for trucking operators that persistently break road rules, ATA says...
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30 Jul 2010 | Coalition will “halt” construction of the proposed Moorebank freight terminal near Sydney if elected...
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30 Jul 2010 | Trucking operators blast stevedore DP World over the running of its port terminal, as increase in congestion hits hard...
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21 May 2009 | Toll fined $220,000 for OHS breach, as judge tells trucking industry to lift its game...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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30 Jul 2010 | Westar Truck Centre officially opens its doors with 42 service bays and motel-style rest rooms for drivers...
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28 Jul 2010 | Gas conference criticises lack of policy on energy security, leading to calls for a 'road map'...
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27 Jul 2010 | The future of Australia's energy security a key agenda item at 2010 Gaseous Fuels conference...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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13 Aug 2008 | Gosford City Council is using one of the latest Isuzu trucks to help it win the war on pollution...
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21 Jul 2010 |
Dodgy trucking operators are escaping compliance net due to decline in number of transport inspectors in Queensland, Opposition claims ...
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24 May 2010 |
Work will begin today on new $48 million Reid Highway and Alexander Drive interchange in WA ...
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14 May 2010 |
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12 Sep 2008 |
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29 Jan 2010 |
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23 Jan 2009 |
The trucking industry risks shouldering massive cost blowouts if Rudd Government commits to fast-tracking major road projects, ATA warns ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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28 Jul 2010 | A Sydney man has died after his truck rolled over yesterday, trapping him in the cabin...
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26 Jul 2010 | Government refutes claims the construction of freight terminal near Sydney will lead to increase in trucks on the road...
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29 Jul 2010 | New statistics show a decline in the number of deaths involving heavy rigid trucks...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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The West Australian grain industry may be forced to abandon rail as its preferred transport method after the grain freight rail network failed to receive significant funding in the WA Budget.
Co-operative Bulk Handling (CBH) Executive Manager for Operations Logistics Tim Collins says WestNet Rail, which runs the network, has muted that it may have to close down the service as it can no longer be deemed safe.
It is estimated that over 300,000 trucks would be needed to move the three and a half million tonnes of grain harvested every season in the area, something CBH would accept reluctantly.
“No money in the Budget [for the rail line] is not a good sign, but it isn’t the end of the road in terms of funding,” Collins says.
“We are in discussions with the government, but it is looking more likely we may have to use road transport in the future.”
And Collins says the first harvest to be moved by road could be this year’s, which is set to be reaped in November.
“We have drawn a line in the sand [to have an answer on rail funding] for 15 June, if there is no funding by then WestNet will pull the plug,” Collins says.
“Once we know what the situation is we will be talking to our contractors and they may be sourcing [trucks] nationally.
“I hope we don’t get to this but it is looking increasingly likely the option we will have is road transport.”
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Sunday, August 01, 2010
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