In the last ten years, we have significantly matured in our understanding of heavy vehicle road safety and the importance of positive physical and mental health across the supply chain, helping to drive better outcomes.
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Supply chains are a ‘people business’ and the pressure is on
Skilled workforce shortages were a problem pre-pandemic, but the closure of international borders has further impacted the ability of employers to recruit staff in areas ranging from truck driving to the engineering skills necessary to deliver sophisticated infrastructure.
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Mental health as a core business value
The nature of work in the logistics industry is unique and comes with some inherent challenges — long hours, shift work, social isolation to name only a few.
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One Australia: techniques for overcoming our colonial boundaries
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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