After 12 months of disruption to the Victorian Transport Association’s typically busy events, professional development, and networking calendar, I am thrilled to be able to confirm our annual State Conference will be going ahead – in person – in March. Read more
On an industry level, best practice approaches for managing mental health and overall wellbeing have become better understood in recent years. Read more
How to safely manage individual driver fatigue continues to be one of the most important challenges for the heavy vehicle industry and governments. Read more
This article is about the driver’s ability to see the road and see other road users. Having a good view is a basic safety requirement. Read more
There is a substantial industry in truck and trailer modifications that is not well understood. All the rigid trucks have a body fitted. Read more
The beginning of a new year provides the opportunity to both reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year and to set intentions for the year to come. Read more
Last year was undoubtedly tough. Industry rose to the significant challenges of the bushfires only to be asked, almost immediately, to dig deep to counter the unprecedented challenges of COVID. Read more
After the roller coaster year that was 2020, I hope this first issue of Prime Mover finds you back at work rested and reinvigorated, and that you found time to reconnect with family and friends after months of COVID-inspired restrictions and lockdowns. Read more
In this very column exactly 12 months ago I discussed the then, upcoming National Transport Commission (NTC) review of the heavy vehicle pay as you go (PAYGO) charging system in Australia as requested by the Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) Transport and Infrastructure Council. Read more
It’s difficult to believe ten months have passed since early March, when the VTA hosted its annual conference with over 200 VTA members at Phillip Island. Read more