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Heavy vehicle assessors removed after NSW crackdown
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (433+ words) Three heavy vehicle assessors have been removed from the NSW licensing scheme and three referred to police following a joint compliance crackdown. Transport for NSW and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) carried out the operation across Tweed Heads, Chinderah…...
Why truckies’ mental wellbeing matters out on the road
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (770+ words) Every professional driver knows the importance of checking their vehicle before heading out. Tyres, brakes, lights and load security all help ensure everyone arrives home safely. Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law is initiating the Fit to Drive duty, recognising that…...
Trucking operators count cost of second fuel surge
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1129+ words) Runnymede Trucking boss Sharna Chapman is confident she’ll survive the latest fuel hikes – but the second big surge at the bowser this month has left nothing spare in the kitty. She’s still in catch-up mode after being slugged with $70,000 worth…...
Industry leaders set the agenda for transport’s next chapter at TechDRIVE Connect Brisbane
1+ week, 1+ day ago (534+ words) A strong line-up of transport, freight, manufacturing, energy, technology and regulatory leaders has been confirmed for TechDRIVE Connect Brisbane, with limited places remaining for the event. Set for August 20, 2026 at The Bethnal in Brisbane, the executive-focused forum will bring together…...
Victorian operator going from strength to strength for over 40 years
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (856+ words) From a young age, David Morrow has been at the helm of the business that his father started back in 1983 in Melbourne’s south-east. “I was thrust into the business at age 17 after my father passed,” David said. “Today we have…...
Back on the road again after health scare
3+ week, 1+ day ago (313+ words) Stopping over in Victor Harbour we were delighted to catch up with our old friend and trucking legend, Dusty Roads, looking fit and well after a run of rough health, and standing proud with his 2024 Ford Ranger Sports Dual Cab…...
When only the best components will do
2+ week, 6+ day ago (830+ words) A specialist manufacturer of livestock trailers, Cannon Trailers prides itself on its quality workmanship – with its product renowned for standing up to anything that gets thrown their way. As such, every part of part of the build process is carefully…...
Unfit to drive laws: an operator's guide to the HVNL changes
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1099+ words) A significant change to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) will take effect on August 1, but it has received surprisingly little attention outside compliance circles. Under the amended law, a person must not drive a heavy vehicle on a road…...
TRT partners with leading construction and lifting equipment maker
3+ week, 4+ day ago (539+ words) TRT has announced a new partnership with XCMG, one of the world’s leading construction and lifting equipment manufacturers. The partnership expands TRT’s crane and lifting equipment offering across New Zealand and Australia. TRT said the partnership brings together two companies…...
Peak body hits back at council's truck risk claims
3+ week, 6+ day ago (823+ words) The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has called on the City of Melbourne to engage directly with the freight industry on concerns about heavy vehicle movements on inner-north roads. VTA CEO Peter Anderson said the council’s calls for additional restrictions after…...