Industry News

SA campaign to improve road safety

South Australian Road Minister Michael O’Brien has spearheaded the launch of the ‘Share the Road’ campaign aimed to increase SA motorists’ awareness and safety on the roads.
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Two Victorian bridges to receive upgrade

Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the upgrade of the two bridges over the Wimmera River along the Western Highway in Horsham will begin early next month, following the awarding of the project contract to Cut and Fill Pty Ltd.
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Industry leaders outline range of issues at 2013 ALC Forum

The Melbourne Cricket Ground was the venue for the 2013 ALC Forum on 12-14 March. Hosted by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC), the event brought together transport industry figures covering all aspects of the transport industry – from trucking to railways to stevedores, plus all of the associated logistics operations in between.
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Inside the Nullarbor Kid

A book about the truckies who pioneered the East-West route from Sydney to Perth in the 1950s shows us just how far trucking has come in the last 50 years.
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Level-crossing technology testing for Queensland

Queensland’s level-crossing safety effort will gain a commercial vehicle dimension with the testing of Victorian in-cab warning technology. The move is part of a $2 million Queensland Government effort to tackle the danger when transport modes cross paths.
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New Paccar MX engine to hit market

The long awaited public arrival of the new Paccar MX engine fitted to Kenworth trucks in Australia may take place at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show. Kenworth will not confirm the new engine's imminent unveiling but a long period of engineering work to integrate the engine into the Australian Kenworth range has been completed.
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