Have you ever heard someone complain about inconsistencies in transport administration across state and territory borders in Australia? No? Well, welcome to the country, because you must be very new. Read more
Recovering compliance costs in COVID year
The onslaught of COVID-19 restrictions has placed financial, economic and social pressures upon our communities that has not been seen in many decades. Read more
A new record?
At December year end 2007, a new all-time heavy vehicle sales record was set in Australia, with 38,131 new truck sales. Read more
Truck development over 40 years
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