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Trucking’s demographic driver shortage time bomb

The Global Truck Driver Shortage Report for 2024 has been released by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), demonstrating the driver crisis facing transport operators locally and overseas. Read More

Staff WriterApril 22, 2025, 12:21 pmApril 22, 2025

It’s time to call out racism

Following the recent death of a migrant truck driver who was disparaged online, there’s been an urgent call to confront and eradicate the toxic and racist behaviours within the road freight and transport
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Staff WriterApril 14, 2025, 10:11 amApril 14, 2025

Truck Industry News, Truck Safety

‘A Truckie Knows’ about driving home safely

‘A Truckie Knows’ is the latest instalment of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) ‘We All Need Space’ road safety campaign. Through ‘A Truckie Knows’, truck drivers will step into
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Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2025, 2:46 pmFebruary 28, 2025

Industry News

NHVR warns truckies to be careful following series of incidents

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has warned truckies to be careful when travelling down steep descents, following a series of serious incidents occurring on Bulli Pass and Mount Ousley in New South Wales. Read More

Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2025, 2:04 pmJanuary 24, 2025

Features, Truck Industry News

From dance teacher to queen of a ‘Kleen’ Kenworth

This month’s ‘Woman in Trucking’ feature is going to be focused away from the driver’s seat, as our central character doesn’t even hold a heavy vehicle license, yet. However, she plays a pivotal
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Warren AitkenNovember 14, 2024, 8:52 amNovember 14, 2024

Truck Industry News, Truck Safety

WorkSafe inspections shine spotlight on waste transport harm

WorkSafe Victoria has announced its inspectors have begun visiting known workplaces in the waste transport sector, targeting issues around loading, unloading, vehicle maintenance and load restraint. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 7, 2024, 11:44 amOctober 7, 2024

Truck Industry News, Truck Safety

R U OK? Day reminds truckies to prioritise mental health

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) reminds truckies to join in this year’s R U OK? Day and prioritise mental wellbeing. Subscribe
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Staff WriterSeptember 12, 2024, 11:03 amSeptember 12, 2024

Truck Industry News

Getting trucks off local roads

The Victorian Government plans to get more trucks off local roads and inject millions into the economy as they finalise a 42-year lease with the Port of Melbourne. Subscribe
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Tiane GavillucciSeptember 2, 2024, 11:43 amSeptember 5, 2024

Roadworks, Truck Industry News, Uncategorized

NHVR reminds truckies to rest before getting behind the wheel

The NHVR reminds road users to be well rested before getting behind the wheel as Road Safety Week approaches, shining a spotlight on motorists’ behaviour. Subscribe
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Staff WriterAugust 23, 2024, 11:59 amAugust 23, 2024

Roadworks, Truck Industry News

QLD truckies prepare for Warrego Highway roadworks

Queensland truckies must prepare their journey for detours, as pavement repairs and resurfacing works on the westbound carriageway will be undertaken in two sections, on the Warrego Highway between Kholo
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Staff WriterAugust 19, 2024, 10:36 amAugust 19, 2024

truck drivers

Trucking’s demographic driver shortage time bomb

It’s time to call out racism

‘A Truckie Knows’ about driving home safely

NHVR warns truckies to be careful following series of incidents

From dance teacher to queen of a ‘Kleen’ Kenworth

WorkSafe inspections shine spotlight on waste transport harm

R U OK? Day reminds truckies to prioritise mental health

Getting trucks off local roads

NHVR reminds truckies to rest before getting behind the wheel

QLD truckies prepare for Warrego Highway roadworks

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