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10 Feb 2012 | VFLC CEO says the rail network must improve to address landside port efficiency and traffic congestion...
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10 Feb 2012 | NatRoad may support mandatory paid waiting time but claims there is no "definitive proof" to justify safe rates tribunal...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU threatens strike action against 1st Fleet after it refused 18 percent wage claim for Queensland truck drivers...
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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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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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| MORE TECHNICAL NEWS...
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10 Feb 2012 | As truck sales began to recover, those worried RBA's decision to hold interest rates could slow growth can take heart...
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08 Feb 2012 | Despite being a small player in Australia, Swedish manufacturer Scania is making its presence felt in Europe...
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06 Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz will boost its commercial van line-up in Australia with the newly released Citan light duty van...
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07 Apr 2009 | Caterpillar will re-emerge in Australian tied with International, with new trucks to hit showrooms this year...
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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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| RELATED STORIES...
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09 Feb 2012 |
Truckie airlifted to hospital after being ejected from his cabin in a serious crash with another truck ...
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08 Feb 2012 |
A Victorian man has died following an accident with a truck in Melbourne yesterday ...
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01 Feb 2012 |
A cyclist has died following an accident with a truck in Melbourne’s Epping ...
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16 Sep 2009 |
Police in NSW to prepare report for the coroner after a truck driver was killed yesterday ...
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20 Apr 2010 |
Section of the Hume Highway closed indefinitely and another was shut for two hours after string of accidents ...
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28 Aug 2009 |
UPDATED: B-double slams into two stationary cars on the F3, incinerating family of three ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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07 Feb 2012 | Former judge handed the job of investigating Victoria’s speed camera system to ensure it remains transparent and accountable...
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09 Feb 2012 | VicRoads report recommends massive funding increase for Westgate Bridge as growth in longer and heavier trucks takes a toll...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU says serious crash proves need for safe rates tribunal, but Coalition isn't sold on the idea...
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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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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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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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November 26, 2009
South Australia’s Eyre Highway near Ceduna will be closed until at least 8:30pm tonight after two trucks collided this morning, killing one of the drivers.
The incident happened in South Australia's fae west at 8:30am.
A police spokesperson says traffic is being diverted via Carpenters Corner Road and Denial Bay Road.
The second driver is being treated for shock, a police spokesperson says.
This latest fatality brings South Australia's road toll for the year to 111 compared to 87 at the same time last year.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
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