The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Australia (ALRTA) has welcomed the publication of an Australian Standard for the Livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing pens (AS 5340:2020). Read more
More red tape cut for livestock carriers
New National Operation Advice (NOA) from the NHVR will remove the requirement to include registration numbers from Class 3 Livestock Vehicle permits. Read more
Auswide Transport Solutions has prohibition notice repealed
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has repealed the prohibition notice issued to Melbourne-based Punjab Roadtrains Pty Ltd, trading as Auswide Transport Solutions, and associated company Southern Cross Freight Lines Pty Ltd. Read more
Trucking icon Phyllis Jones honoured with award at surprise event
Transport Women Australia Limited has bestowed the 2021 Trish Pickering Memorial Award on well-known and much-loved trucking identity, Phyllis Jones OAM. Read more
Truckzone pops up in new Queensland location
Truck and trailer parts business Truckzone has opened its 11th branch in Rockhampton, building on its plans to extend its nationwide network of stores.
Brake checking motorist takes on Volvo FH16 Globetrotter with 60t load
SA truckie Rhys Parasiers can only assume this fool thought that he’d been cut off – and this was his idea of payback. Read more
COVID testing changes for SA truckies
After pushing for the SA COVID testing dilemma to be resolved, the SA Road Transport Association (SARTA) has advised that updated info has been released relating to testing requirements for heavy vehicle operators within the state.
Record $5.55 million funding call for heavy vehicle safety programs
Round 6 of the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) has been launched, with a record $5.55 million on the table for heavy vehicle safety programs.
Tasmania releases strategy for improving truckies’ rest areas
THE peak body representing Tasmanian transport operators has welcomed the State Government’s plan to increase and upgrade rest areas for heavy vehicles. Read more
Award winners named by Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) today announced the winners of a suite of awards, for leadership and innovation in the heavy vehicle sector. Read more