The Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme continues to go from strength to strength. Read more
Keeping the cooling system cool
The table shows an energy balance for a commercial diesel engine based upon tests. Read more
Controlling the risks
Risk is probably the driest subject you could read about in a truck magazine. Read more
Australia can power its way out of COVID-19 recession
The Federal Government commitment of $1.5 billion to revitalise Australian manufacturing through the COVID-19 recovery is welcome and timely. Read more
Government putting the brakes on truck safety
I outlined a few months ago in this very column, that the introduction of new Australian Design Rule (ADR) regulations for heavy vehicle safety and environmental standards had sadly slowed noticeably over the past decade. Read more
Consumers will pay for industrial action at the wharves
The sudden spate of industrial action at wharves around Australia in recent months should be of immense concern to every Australian. Read more
An Industry Guide to Improve Replacement Part Quality
ARTSA-i has developed a Guide for Operators of vehicles and Purchasers of replacement parts, that covers the quality-assurance actions Suppliers of replacement parts should take. Read more
Take the time to check in on mental health
This year we have all been called on to put the health and wellbeing of ourselves and those around us at the front of our mind. Read more
Industry has kept delivering – now it’s Canberra’s turn
Among the many disruptions wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic was the need to defer the 2020-21 Commonwealth Budget, which will now be handed down some five months later than originally scheduled. Read more
National Road Safety Strategy, a credible plan or a road to nowhere?
Australia’s first National Road Safety Strategy was established by Federal, State and Territory Transport Ministers back in 1992. Read more