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
HVNL Review – a rare opportunity to deliver modern regulation
The Australian economy is highly reliant on road freight compared with our international counterparts. This highlights the critical reliance our communities and industries have on a safe and efficient road transport sector. Read more
Change over ten years
Ten years ago, in April 2011, I published my first article in Prime Mover magazine. Read more
Better than expected
I was recently asked how the Australian truck manufacturers and importers had faired over the past 12 months? Read more
National operator standard key to improving safety and future planning initiatives
For an industry that is heavily reliant on the transport and tracing of deliveries and goods there has been a lack of leadership from government driving a cohesive national approach to the capturing, interpretation, and application of learnings of data to improve economic outcomes for industry and community. Read more