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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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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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07 Jan 2009 |
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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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March 10, 2010
Fuel manufacturer Caltex will open a new diesel tank in the Queensland region of Mackay as part of plans to expand its operations in the area.
The new 27 million litre tank will be officially opened tomorrow to service the booming mining industry in the Bowen Basin.
Caltex’s national distribution manager, Mike Raleigh, says industry growth in the mining, rail and road transport sectors is at an all time high and Caltex is taking advantage of it.
The company has also announced a second 27 million litre diesel tank at Mackay Port’s terminal, while Gladstone’s terminal will also receive a 15 million litre tank. Both projects are due to be completed next year.
“We are investing for the long-term in central Queensland,” Raleigh says.
“Australia is experiencing major growth in the diesel market in Queensland and we want to play a greater part in that growth.”
Raleigh says total investment in Gladstone and Mackay exceeds $30 million, which he adds will create a more efficient and reliable supply chain for diesel to service demand in the regions.
The announcement follows a $320 million investment in a diesel hydrotreating unit at Caltex’s Lytton refinery in 2009.
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