Claimed payload and fuel economy gains of 500kg and 8.0 per cent respectively per vehicle are primary reasons why South Australian waste collector East Waste has moved to Isuzu trucks.
Phyllis Jones honoured with Trish Pickering Memorial Award
Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) has bestowed the 2020 Trish Pickering Memorial Award on well known and loved trucking identity, Phyllis Jones OAM.
Regulator talks intelligence-based enforcement
During a recent National Bulk Tanker Association (NBTA) webinar, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) outlined its modern approach to compliance and enforcement within the trucking industry.
Record $5.55M allocation for heavy vehicle safety programs
Australian heavy vehicle safety programs will receive another significant boost with the launch of Round 6 of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
Statistics reveal distractions contribute to 71 per cent of truck accidents
A former Western Australian traffic police officer who now works as a transport solutions specialist for a leading telematics provider has compiled an overview of some of the most misunderstood road laws and common driving hazards.
VTA, Transurban partner on heavy vehicle blind spot awareness
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and CityLink operator, Transurban, have joined forces to urge passenger vehicle and motorcycle drivers to know truck blind spots, so that they can be seen by heavy vehicle drivers.
Cummins powers on with hydrogen technology strategy
Global motive power systems supplier, Cummins, has shared how it plans to grow its fuel cell and hydrogen production business.
Freestones acts to address driver shortage
Melbourne-based express freight haulier Freestones Transport, in conjunction with the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), is doing its bit to develop young talent in its driving team.
Isuzu boss lauds transport as key to recovery
Andrew Harbison, Isuzu Australia Director and Chief Operating Officer, has praised the Australian transport industry on its ability to support the nation during the COVID crisis.
Teletrac Navman’s EWD approved by NHVR as an alternative to written work diaries
Fleet management and transport solutions provider, Teletrac Navman, has welcomed the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) approval of its Electronic Work Diary (EWD) solution.