Reading an industry magazine of the recent retirement of an industry identity took my mind back to meeting him early in the 1980s and the state of the industry back then. Read more
Safety Management Systems – the smart move for businesses
Implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) to better manage the safety of your operations is a great way to attract new business and ensure you remain compliant with heavy vehicle safety laws. Read more
Australia’s supply chain path out of lockdown
The last 18 months has taught us that early planning measures and national consistency are critical to minimising the impact on the supply chain. Read more
Like our industry, mental health has no borders
Our willingness to speak up on mental health concerns has evolved rapidly over the past five years. Read more
Wharf carriers overlooked in PoM supply chain study
Recently, the Port of Melbourne (PoM) launched its Container Logistics Supply Chain Study (CLCS), mapping out container movements to and from the port. Read more
Death, taxes and low emission vehicles
In 1789, America’s founding father, Benjamin Franklin, wrote what was probably his last great quote, saying “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”. Read more
Don’t box us in – industry needs room to move
Australia’s urban areas are growing, and so is the industry’s urban freight task. Read more
Caught in the act!
Truck Industry Council (TIC) members, the truck and engine manufacturers, each spend hundreds of millions of dollars, to develop, test and certify new truck diesel engines, with the end result being the cleanest, most powerful and fuel efficient products that have ever been seen in the trucking industry. Read more
Thirty year plan emphasises road and rail projects
The Victorian Transport Association has welcomed a raft of new and improved transport infrastructure in a report presented to the Victorian Parliament by the state’s infrastructure advisory body, Infrastructure Victoria. Read more
Tampering with engine speed limiters is dangerous
Earlier this year, the NHVR launched an education campaign highlighting the risks associated with illegal engine remapping. Read more