The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a new Strategic Plan and Work Program to support the "productivity, safety and environmental performance" of the Australian commercial road transport industry.
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Brisbane Truck Show a success
After four days the Brisbane Truck Show has now come to an end. Brisbane Truck Show Manager Noelene Bradley said the feedback from exhibitors this year had been very positive with the two main trade days Thursday and Friday recording record attendance levels.
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Heavy Vehicle National Law delayed to September
Australia’s transport ministers have announced that the move to national heavy vehicle regulations will be postponed until 1 September 2013 – effectively delaying the national installation of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
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Daysworth launches road-legal Euro 5 terminal tractor
Daysworth International launched the Daysworth Ottawa 60T 6x4 multi-purpose terminal tractor at the Brisbane Truck Show. Powered by the Cummins ISB 300 HP Euro 5 emission-rated engine, the new 6x4 is fully ADR certified for highway use.
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Western Star’s Aussie 1 named ‘Truck of the Show’
Award winners at the Brisbane Truck Show proudly displayed their trophies on stands following the presentation ceremony at a cocktail party hosted by Show Ambassador and Rugby League legend Shane Webcke. Western Star Trucks Australia won the 'Truck of the Show' trophy.
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Pink BP trucks travel around Victoria
Fuel giant BP has partnered with Cootes Transport to help raise money for the McGrath Foundation. Going forward, the transport company will run two bright pink trucks around Victoria.
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Deniliquin Freighters now run Kenworth T909 A-double roadtrains
Riverina-based transport contractor Deniliquin Freighters has taken delivery of two purpose-built Kenworth T909 A-Double roadtrains that haul 60 tonnes of export rice from SunRice’s newly reopened Coleambally mill in southern NSW.
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Iveco donates fourth Daily van to Trans-Help Foundation
Iveco Trucks Australia has donated a Daily van to the Trans-Help Foundation, a national organisation which assists and supports transport employees and their families who are in crisis, suffering from hardship, health issues or trauma.
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New Executive Director for ALRTA
Mathew Munro has had a busy first week in his new role as the Executive Director of the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA), taking in the Brisbane Truck Show as well as the ALRTA Queensland branch’s “Making a Mile to the Future” Forum and the iconic Bull Carters’ Ball.
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Volvo launches new truck models
Volvo has ramped up its European truck portfolio with the introduction of the new Volvo FE and Volvo FL models.
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