The introduction of High Performance Freight Vehicles (HPFVs) has been on the agenda of various countries in Latin America in recent years. Read more
DGL acquires Shackell Transport in deal worth $8.9M
Specialist chemical business, DGL, has announced the strategic acquisition of Shackell Transport. Read more
VTA backs notorious Southbank intersection upgrade
Plans to upgrade the City Road and Power Street intersection in Southbank to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers have been endorsed by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA).
Haul Monitor
The train line between Adelaide and Darwin is some 3,000 kilometres, making it one of the longest stretches of track in the world. In fact, it’s the eighth longest, by way of comparison, behind Paris to Moscow. Read more
HHTS to extend reach through NHVR funding
Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) will receive key funding through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). Read more
Notes from the Underground
Scott Stewart is a plumber by trade and became involved with vacuum trucks while he was working on various road tunnel projects in Sydney.
NTRTA flags problematic COVID testing issues
The Northern Territory Road Transport Association (NTRTA) has criticised the time it takes for its members, who are classified as essential workers, to receive their COVID-19 test results. Read more
Feds seek to end industrial action crippling WA economy
The Federal Government has intervened in a bid to curtail the industrial action at the Fremantle Port on grounds of serious economic damage to the state. Read more
Daimler Trucks Huntingwood sale completed
Velocity Vehicle Group Australia (VVGA) has announced the fulfillment of the transaction to acquire the Daimler Trucks Huntingwood dealership from Daimler Truck and Bus Australia Pacific. Read more
Howe Haulage to part with award winning show trucks
The respected founder of Howe Haulage has decided to sell his entire fleet of trucks and trailers ahead of his coming retirement. Read more