As readers of Prime Mover will be aware, the National Transport Commission (NTC) is undertaking a thorough review of the Heavy Vehicle National Read more
Stop, revive, survive
In 2018 it was pleasing to see that heavy vehicle fatal crashes fell compared to the previous year. This result was achieved by Read more
Victorian Government backs heavy vehicle driver training
The issue of heavy vehicle driver shortages is one that industry associations, transport operators and construction firms behind the biggest infrastructure projects in Read more
Train your team to avert mental health problems
Work-related stress and associated mental health problems such as depression is a growing concern across Australia, particularly for the transport industry where it Read more
One size does not fit all
I very much doubt that back in the 1890s, Rudolf Diesel would have ever imagined the success and longevity of the compression ignition, Read more
Time to make liquid fuel security a national priority
On 7 May 2018 the then Minister for the Environment and Energy, the Hon Josh Frydenberg, announced a review of Australia’s fuel security Read more
Taking action on mental health
What can we do to shape a mentally healthy trucking industry? We all have a responsibility to help those experiencing mental health issues Read more
Lubrication of trucks
I have been investigating a diesel engine failure that occurred because of lubrication starvation at the camshaft bearings. I learned a lot about Read more
Election done, it’s on with the (road) show
In the lead-up to the election, ALC published Freight: Delivering Opportunity For Australia, which set out an ambitious, but achievable program of policy action Read more
Industry embraces transport reform
In the immediate aftermath of the resoundingly successful VTA State Conference, it’s worth reflecting on the extent to which our great transport industry, Read more