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03 Feb 2012 | TWU fails in bid to represent truck drivers at MJ Rowles after majority of employees vote against enterprise bargaining...
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03 Feb 2012 | Finance house with strong links to freight and logistics sector to survey the outlook for 2012...
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03 Feb 2012 | Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor Mark Greenhill wants the state and federal governments to improve the Great Western Highway...
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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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03 Feb 2012 | UD Trucks to focus on retaining market share in 2012 and exploiting opportunities provided by recently released Condor truck models...
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02 Feb 2012 | Hino recalls trucks from its 300 Series range after finding a casting defect could damage the horn wiring harness...
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01 Feb 2012 | Improved levels of driver comfort are a significant advance in modern truck design, says one experienced fleet owner...
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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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16 Nov 2011 |
Queensland will retain its Grain Harvest Management Scheme and existing access conditions for multi-combination vehicles under national regulations ...
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11 Nov 2011 |
Greens senator launches broadside against governments investing more in roads than rail, accusing them of being "slaves to the truck industry" ...
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18 Oct 2011 |
Feasibility study says proposed infrastructure project depends on iron ore and won't affect road congestion in the Illawarra ...
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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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29 Jan 2010 |
Grain haulage sector “rife” with loading breaches, according to advisory firm, as lack of weighbridges threatens to bring operators unstuck ...
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09 Apr 2009 |
Police told to increase enforcement activities after allegations of B-doubles speeding and operating illegally ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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01 Feb 2012 | Today marks the start of a major month-long operation conducted by Victoria Police targeting road trauma and heavy vehicles...
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14 Dec 2009 | TWU begins new campaign targeting Defence Department over its "second rate" removalist contracts...
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02 Feb 2012 | TWU says fallen truck driver Anthony Bradanovich might have received better treatment if safe rates tribunal had been in place...
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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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January 20, 2010
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WA Farmers) says more money is needed to ensure grain continues to be transported by rail despite a $29.2 million contribution from the state’s government.
WA Farmers President Mike Norton says while the pledge was a step forward to keeping grain on rail, the package sounds “better than it actually is”.
“Approximately $129 million is required to upgrade the Chester Pass Road as a matter of urgency, so while the State Government contribution of $500,000 is welcome it is the very first step required,” he says.
Apart from the Chester Pass Road funding, $21.8 million has been pledged to re sleeper the Avon to Albany rail line and another $6.9 million will be spent to try and keep grain on rail for the duration of the current harvest.
The $6.9 million spend is designed to limit the number of heavy vehicle movements on road by addressing the difference in freight rates for rail versus road on selected lines deemed to be uneconomic.
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Sunday, February 05, 2012
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