Fewer Central Business District (CBD) loading zones are creating traffic congestion and threatening Melbourne’s economic recovery from forced business closures according to the Victorian Transport Association (VTA).
Safety advocate accepts presidency
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has welcomed the appointment of Rod Hannifey, who is now President of the National Road Freighters Association (NRFA).
Labor NSW tackles road tolls
New modelling shows New South Wales drivers have paid $14 billion in tolls over the last 10 years and that cost is expected to rise.
Cooperation is key to unlocking safety and productivity with new tech: Petroccitto
The heavy vehicle industry should unite to unlock the safety and productivity gains of new technology, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) CEO, Sal Petroccitto, told delegates at a conference this week.
Sterle talks essential service, government collaboration and improving standards
Senator for Western Australia, Glenn Sterle, presented a keynote speech in Victoria this week, congratulating the trucking industry for finally being recognised as an essential service following the challenges of Covid-19.
The road ahead for Victoria’s transport sector: Buchholz
In the opening address at the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) State Conference on Philip Island today, Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, told the 180 gathered delegates that the Morrison Government was committed to a safer, increasingly productive and more profitable freight and road transport sector.
PACCAR Parts names 2020 dealer of the year
Truck and trailer component supplier and service provider, PACCAR Parts Australia, has awarded its top dealer for 2020.
PACCAR celebrates nation’s top Kenworth and DAF dealers
The winners of PACCAR Australia’s Dealer the Year Awards have been named.
ACCC weighs in on fuel security, petrol sales
Petrol prices in Australia’s five largest cities stabilised at the end of 2020 after an unpredictable year and petrol sales volumes continued to recover from their earlier pandemic-driven slump, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has reported.
Dana acquires electronics specialist
US-based company, Dana Incorporated, has acquired Pi Innovo LLC, a leader in embedded software solutions and electronic control units to support the light vehicle, commercial vehicle and off-highway markets.