It’s great for politicians to cut the ribbons on new urban motorways and regional freeways, but they tend to forget about ongoing maintenance of roads, say the experts.
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SIDE ISSUE: shielding others from underrun risk
There are an increasing number of pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and trucks getting around our cities, and that makes for a dangerous combination. But there is a simple way to help ease the risk and calm the nerves
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Firetrucks: a feat of engineering and manufacturing
We saw them constantly on the TV news during Australia’s horrific bushfire season, so what’s involved in operating a fire truck? We look at the equipment, specs, and driving techniques
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Customers to pay up under new United Nations guidelines
The United Nations is demanding that trucking customers pay owner-drivers in 30 days – and that truckies be treated much better in a whole lot of other ways too
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Truck Technology: Braking news
Manufacturers are increasingly providing automatic emergency braking as standard technology in new trucks, and within a few years the life-saving wizardry is likely to be compulsory in all new heavy vehicles
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The task of tackling head-on collisions
Road authorities are installing more centre barriers on busy roads around Australia, but how well do they work in preventing head-on crashes?
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OPINION: the industry is an easy target
The trucking industry is bracing itself for a planned jump in road user charges
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Cummins: 100 not out for the driving force
The famous American engine manufacturer has notched up 100 years in business but isn’t resting on its laurels in the fiercely competitive Australian trucking market
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The dangerous side of day cabs
Despite all the new electronic safety technology and Chain of Responsibility rules, the best tool to fight fatigue is still a bunk. But there are a lot of prime movers running at night without them, and that could present a legal risk
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Newell Highway: BATTLE FOR THE BYPASS
The Newell Highway, one of eastern Australia’s most important freight arteries, is getting some big-money bypass operations and upgrades. However, north-south trucking might continue taking a detour – especially when the Inland Rail opens for business...
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