The West Australian Government has come under attack for closing the Wheatbelt grain rail lines
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Airroad fined over gate falling on guard
Fracture injuries to security guard costs transport firm $100,000 in WorkSafe WA prosecution
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Make safety a priority in 2012: WorkSafe
WorkSafe Victoria urges transport industry to make safety a priority this year
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Explosive partnership for Intermec and ecom
Technology solutions providers Intermec and ecom instruments will work together to deliver explosion-protected mobile computers
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‘Hay day’ for Aussie exporters to China
Hay is the latest Australian commodity to reap the benefits of new trade agreements with China
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NACCO delivers new no-nonsense lift truck
NACCO Materials Handling Group launches the UTILEV range of forklift trucks for users who don’t need advanced functionality or attachments
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Oakajee project to go ahead without Murchison
The Western Australian Government is determined to see the proposed Oakajee deepwater port built near Geraldton to service the state's mid west.
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Soft drinks lose their fizz as plants shut down
Plant shutdowns at Orica and Origin Energy cause a shortage of carbon dioxide used for the carbonation of soft drinks at the height of summer
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Freestone takes up mantle for seventh year running
Freestone's Transport CEO Paul Freestone is yet again the president of the Victorian Transport Association
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New safety measures at Urunga after fatalities
Focus on speed camera policy after ute crash forces B-double off road and into house
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US presses ahead with new fatigue rules
As Australia grappled with and finally agreed to a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the US was looking at tightening up its driver fatigue rules.
The new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours-of-service (HOS) “final rule” was announced just before Christmas, with US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood saying: "This final rule will help prevent fatigue-related truck crashes and save lives. Truck drivers deserve a work environment that allows them to perform their jobs safely.”
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The new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours-of-service (HOS) “final rule” was announced just before Christmas, with US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood saying: "This final rule will help prevent fatigue-related truck crashes and save lives. Truck drivers deserve a work environment that allows them to perform their jobs safely.”
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ACCC monitors NT prices after derailment
The ACCC has warned Northern Territory businesses not to set prices unfairly in the wake of last month's freight train derailment near Katherine
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Freight handlers locked out again
The freight and logistics industries are being hard hit by costly stoppages causing massive lay offs along the supply chain
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QR National officially launches GAP project
QR National has finalised plans for its $1.1 billion Goonyella to Abbot Point Expansion rail infrastructure Project in Queensland
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Safety in Action is coming to Melbourne
This year, Safety in Action will be held in conjunction with Melbourne Materials Handling at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre April17-19.
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Linfox found wanting after Facebook sacking
Linfox ordered to reinstate a truck driver sacked for derogatory comments posted on his Facebook page
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DP World to stop Botany rail for February
Infrastructure work on new rail siding to see trucks taking the extra load for a month
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Point-to-point cameras debut in Queensland
Fixed speed cameras upgraded on northbound lanes of the Bruce Highway between Beerburrum and Landsborough
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MaxiTrans gains boost on new profit forecast
If the management of trailer-maker Maxitrans was hoping for a Christmas share-price lift following last Friday’s trading update, it got it.
The company has seen its shares rise from below 25 cents in June to around 39 cents this week, with the update gaving it an 11 percent boost.
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The company has seen its shares rise from below 25 cents in June to around 39 cents this week, with the update gaving it an 11 percent boost.
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Pacific National fined for truck infringement
Trucks working for rail company continued to use banned street despite government warning
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