Unified laws? Still a joke
UNIFIED laws and regulations have long been a dream for everybody in the road transport industry.
View ArticleOPINION: Shock safety remarks miss the point
THE NSW Road Minister's 'shocking' comment about electrified fatigue devices for truckies, made drivers' hair stand on end.
View ArticleFROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Exciting era for industry
I TRUST you all had a safe, and relaxing long Easter break – and didn’t over-indulge in the chocolate, like me.
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Bags are packed for Megatrans 2018
IF YOU haven't been to a Trucking Australia conference run by the ATA, I highly recommend booking your travel now for next year's event in Perth.
View ArticleDrip-feed budget fails to impress
THE $75 billion earmarked for infrastructure sure sounded a lot better the way our new minister Michael McCormack was selling it at the recent TA conference.
View ArticleBiosecurity blow leaves bruises
YES, we're talking about the sneaky little new tax coming our way from July 1 next called the biosecurity import levy.
View ArticleCast the net wider for new driver talent
IF THE powers-that-be don't think there is a serious problem with driver numbers in Australia, they need to start canvassing operators in WA for a reality check
View ArticleIt's time for a new millennial message
MY FRIENDS in WA had it right this week when they said it's time to go back to grassroots and rethink the message.
View ArticleLet's not let a few spoil our image
I HAVE to admit I was a little torn when I first heard about the hotline now open to dob in safety violators.
View ArticleElectric dreams our new reality
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has formed an Electric Vehicles Working Group to develop a 'rapidly-evolving transport solution'.
View ArticleIt's time to take stock of our health
ONE day you think you're in half decent shape, then you find that favourite T-shirt from last summer and it's a little snugger than you remember.
View ArticleED'S NOTE: Time to help each other out
IS THERE a more divisive issue than the Transport Workers Union's safe rates campaign right now?
View ArticlePlenty of lessons to be learned from US
A LOT of important takeaways from my week in Dallas at The Great American Trucking Show.
View ArticleTide turning toward drivers
IT'S National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in the US as I write this.
View ArticleIsn't it time drivers got a break?
SO, WE'RE getting a flash new government department called The Office of Future Technology to the tune of $9.7 million.
View ArticleRepeat rogues targeted by tech
PUNCH those numbers into the calculator and your chances of being intercepted in Victoria are once in every 6.5 years, and your chances of being ticketed?
View ArticleCredit where credit is due
YOU'VE got to hand it to Doug Kirby, the man behind the second annual Wave at a Truckie Day.
View ArticleCheers to our hay hero 'Bumpa'
IF YOU'RE kicking back with this Big Rigs and a well-deserved cold one over the Australia Day weekend, please join us in a toast.
View ArticleEmotions spill over in safe rates debate
SAFE rates: If there are two more inflammatory words in the trucking industry right now, I’ve yet to hear them.
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