A new report from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and Australia’s largest trucking insurance company has confirmed a link between major safety incidents and how well heavy vehicles are maintained by owners. Read more
A step in the right direction — hopefully
In the year 2000 Europe introduced the Euro III regulation for trucks and busses. Read more
Supply chain sovereignty essential for maintaining living standards
The VTA was pleased to host over 180 members and transport industry participants at its recent State Conference, where a variety of speakers addressed delegates on the topic of What’s in Front of the Transport Industry. Read more
National consistency for electric vehicles and road pricing in Australia
Electric and hydrogen vehicles are the future of Australia’s supply chain economy. Read more
The next ten years
I will be brave and try to predict the trends that will shape the road transport industry over the next ten years. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our industry is unclear. I will focus on what I see as long-term trends. Read more
2020 challenged us in ways we could never have imagined
Last year began with the historic bushfires that swept the eastern seaboard and Kangaroo Island, tragically affecting rural locations and the air quality in our metropolitan cities; and was followed immediately by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected every aspect of our lives. Read more
Jurisdictions must get on board Freight Movement Protocol
At the time of writing this column, Australia is at a seminal moment in its battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Net zero
The term ‘Net Zero Emission’ has been getting a lot of coverage in recent times and it is a term that will undoubtedly gain even more airplay as we move to the next federal election, whenever that might be. Read more
A National operating standard supports the HVNL to enhance safety and productivity outcomes
ALC members have long-argued that the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) should require operators to advise the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) where vehicles are garaged to limit the incident of ‘phoenixing’ in the industry and to prove that a nominated amount of capital is available to the business. Read more
A problem shared is a problem halved
The global pandemic reaffirmed the importance of our national supply chains and the vital role our transport drivers play to connect our communities with essential goods. Read more