The 2012 accident figures, published by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics, show that fatal accidents involving articulated vehicles continue to decrease.
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Coalition says it will improve Bruce Highway
On his visit to Queensland, Tony Abbott has announced Coalition plans to invest $2 billion in promised improvements to the Bruce Highway in the Wide Bay region.
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Hino expands market share in medium-duty segment
Hino Australia has announced that the brand’s share of the medium-duty market is up 5.2 per cent compared to the same time last year, according to data published by the Truck Industry Council (TIC). The company has attributed the growth in market share to the success of the 500 Series.
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ATA call to retain vehicle standards
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has announced it does not see a reason to re-assess the current Motor Vehicle Standards Act.
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Design released for East West Link
The detailed design for the new East West Link crossing Melbourne with a new tunnel to relieve congestion across the central area has been released.
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NHVR calling for permit application feedback
The new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is asking trucking operations to give it feedback about the level of service they are currently experiencing when applying for heavy vehicle access permits, under the current system.
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18 tonne electric truck introduced
Swiss company E-Force has announced it will introduce an electric truck with a GVM of 18 tonnes in August.
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Success for Western Freight Management in overloading case
NSW trucking company Western Freight Management has seen a second appeal by the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) rejected by the NSW Supreme Court. The judge deemed the company had taken all reasonable steps to prevent its truck from being overloaded.
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Diesel price on the rise
The road transport industry needs to be ready for another period of increasing fuel prices, and all of the problems associated with rising diesel prices in a difficult market.
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Renault working on fuel consumption optimisation
Fuel use optimisation seems to be the flavour of the month. Now the Renault Master van has had a refresh too - aimed at achieving improved fuel economy.
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