The Western Australian government is allowing road trains in the state to carry heavier loads to regional areas in a bid to bring more petrol, diesel and fertiliser to priority communities.
As the state
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Scania Dandenong apprentices can’t stop winning awards
A group of apprentices at Scania’s Dandenong branch in Melbourne has received multiple industry awards, underscoring the strength of the company’s diesel technician apprenticeship training program.
The
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From breakdown to breakthrough – a smarter approach to fleet maintenance
It’s 5am on a Monday morning. One of your prime movers is sitting roadside on the Hume Highway waiting for a tow, with a load of time-sensitive freight going nowhere fast. The phone starts ringing.
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Is your truck seat setup hurting your back?
Long hours behind the wheel mean small discomforts can quickly turn into persistent pain.
Lower back strain, tight hips, numb legs and aching shoulders are common complaints among truck drivers. While
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SA department leader appointed as new Austroads chair
Austroads has announced it has appointed a new chair of its board, with the leader joining from South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
Jon Whelan, chief executive of the department,
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Truck sales continue to slow following recent spikes
The February Truck Industry Council (TIC) T-Mark data has been released, with 3,003 total truck and van sales made for the month.
While it’s an improvement from the 2,464 sales made in January, it’s
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Australia Post unveils new targets to reduce transport emissions
National carrier Australia Post has launched new targets to reduce carbon emissions across its fleet and operations over the next five years.
Having already achieved a 20 per cent emissions reduction and
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Industry called to consult on new heavy vehicle charge proposal
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has opened public consultation on proposals to develop a forward-looking cost base for setting heavy vehicle charges in Australia.
The Consultation Regulatory Impact
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WA rail freight upgrades speed record grain harvest
Rail freight upgrades at Moora and Cranbrook are playing a critical role in moving Western Australia’s largest ever grain harvest, helping get more than 24 million tonnes of product to port faster.
Delivered
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NHVR targets fatigue with new operation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched a new heavy vehicle safety operation that will begin combatting driver fatigue across the country.
In the wake of nearly 5,000 fatigue-related breaches
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