The Australian and New South Wales Governments’ accelerated $398 million investment in road safety improvements through the Safer Roads Program is starting to make a big difference in regional communities.
Updated guidelines for automated vehicle trials available now
The National Transport Commission (NTC) and Austroads have released an updated edition of Guidelines for trials of automated vehicles in Australia.
Isuzu helps Biltar build
A 2015 Isuzu NPR 55-155 Tradepack enables house frame building outfit, Biltar, to easily carry a full load of timber in its heavy-duty aluminium tray.
Teletrac Navman on EWD advocacy
Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs) are now officially and legally providing the trucking industry with an alternative to Paper Work Diaries (PWDs) as of 1 December 2020.
Royans announces acquisition
Heavy vehicle accident repair specialist, The Royan Group, has acquired NQ Truck Bake, a family business with more than 30 years of experience.
Toll launches EWD pilot
Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs) officially launched this week and Toll Group is among Australia’s first fleets to pilot the technology.
AFIA 2020 winners announced
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) and members of the Australian freight and logistics industry honoured the winners of the 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards during a 90-minute virtual awards presentation broadcast from The Pullman hotel in Melbourne last night. Read more
VTA announces leadership updates
At its 118th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 24 November, the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) Executive Council formally elected Murphy Transport Solutions CEO, Cameron Murphy, to the council and re-elected President Mike Lean and Vice-President Dennis Ryan for further terms.
Revamped Canberra Isuzu reopens at Queanbeyan
Following a significant upgrade entailing all-new state-of-the-art truck sales and parts departments, the Canberra Isuzu facility has reopened.
East Waste shifts to Isuzu for payload and fuel economy gains
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.