Australia’s trucking industry is warning that a proposed increase to the heavy vehicle road user charge could have consequences far beyond the freight sector, with consumers likely to feel the impact
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LCFS the road to sustainability?
The global transport industry’s shift to net zero is set to be a long and difficult process, and while uptake of battery electric, hydrogen, and other sustainably fuelled heavy vehicles is slowly but
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Truckie shortage figures laid bare
Results of the 2024 International Road Transport Union (IRU) Truck Driver Shortage Survey have shined the light on the immense truckie shortage difficulties currently facing road freight operators in Australia,
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“Red tape” removal key to Aussie trucking future
As the demand for road freight across Australia increases, the necessity to ensure our truck drivers have access to well-maintained, high-quality roads and a streamlined movement process will only increase.
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Natroad launches ‘Get fleet fit’ initiative
Natroad’s ‘Get fleet fit’ program launched in August as a practical roadmap to help truck operators – particularly those with a small fleet – cut costs and improve profits as much as possible.
The
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Owner drivers to be supported by new legislation and Fair Work Commission rulings
The preservation of the viability of the owner driver business model within the transport industry will not be affected by the ‘Closing the Loopholes’ workplace laws before parliament
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Clark says switching to a net zero future needs cool heads
NatRoad's Warren Clark says greater thought needs to be put into how the industry can be supported in the move towards alternative fuels
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OPINION: The mental toll of road transport
Let’s talk about road transport mental health on the national agenda
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NatRoad disagrees with wage increases
The national body wants the government to consider the impact this will have on truck operators
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OPINION: Gig economy shift carries a message for owner drivers
With the increasing focus on regulation of the gig economy, we have to ensure owner-drivers aren't negatively impacted
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