Safety standards for wider trucks revealed
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the Vehicle Standards Guide 35, which outlines the safety features required on trucks of 2.55m in width after they were Read More
REMONDIS Australia provides TAFE NSW mechanic students with waste trucks and parts
Circular economy recycling has been taken to a new level by REMONDIS Australia and TAFE NSW, by supplying a waste truck and engine parts for heavy vehicle mechanic students.
The partnership has seen TAFE
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Driverless electric Freightliner trucks to launch in 2027
Daimler Truck has revealed its first autonomous truck demonstrator that it says will pave the way to fully driverless freight hauling by 2027.
The demonstrator is an all-electric version of Daimler’s
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NHVR encourages safe driving during National Road Safety Week
National Road Safety Week kicked off yesterday, the initiative highlighting the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it.
Conveniently aligning with the recent discussions regarding safety while driving
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Have your say about ‘Australia’s Longest Shortcut’ Outback Way
The Outback Highway Development Council Inc (OHDC) is calling for input on the transnational route, The Outback Way, which connects Cairns and Perth through Alice Springs.
The highway is currently being
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Government doubles down on ‘zero road deaths’ by 2050
The federal government has once again commented on their goal of achieving zero deaths or serious injuries on the road by 2050.
Speaking at the Australian Trucking Association’s annual conference
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TWU says we “owe” it to truckies to ensure their safety on the road
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) of New South Wales has called on the state government to act urgently to improve road safety following the release of statistics on fatal heavy vehicle crashes from Transport
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NHVR reminds truckies to play it safe this Easter
With the Easter long weekend fast approaching, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding truckies to prioritise safety and caution on the roads.
NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto says there is an
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NHVR urges truckies to stay safe in WA and SA
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has urged truckies to stay safe on the roads after it issued two emergency notices in the midst of flooding in South Australia and Western Australia.
Key rail networks
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Submissions for Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative program about to close
Submissions are still open for Round 9 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), to fund new projects that will boost heavy vehicle safety and deliver tangible improvements for industry.
The Australian
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