Dangerous Goods Transport Changes Looming
The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail will soon be updated, reducing the burden linked to transporting low-risk items. The changes will also bring the code in line with new United Nations requirements. As of 1 July the changes will take effect and as of 1 July 2019, they […]
More Heavy Vehicle Rest Stations for Queensland Truckies
There’s good news for truck drivers in Queensland, there will soon be better heavy vehicle rest stops in the state, following a $1.3 million upgrade. Truck drivers asked for it and state government has heeded the call, given the importance of rest stops in fighting fatigue. Truckies will have another rest stop along Queensland’s coastal […]
Truck Driving Skills on Show in Video
An interesting video showcases the skills of some amazing truck drivers as they manoeuvre these massive machines through some pretty tight spaces. What do you think of their skills?
Two People Injured in Truck Rollover
A man was rushed to hospital and another was treated for minor injuries following a truck rollover near Kerang, Bendigo recently. The incident occured on the Murray Valley Highway near the Loddon Valley Highway and emergency crews were called to the scene. Police, firefighters and Victoria ambulance attended the scene where 2 patients were seen. […]
Trial to Ease Congestion on Sydney’s Roads
A trial underway in Sydney is aimed at reducing congestion, giving trucks more time to get through green traffic lights. NSW Roads Minister Melinda Pavey recently announced the trial, which will involve wireless technology installed on trucks and about 100 intersections on crucial freight routes which will allow the traffic signals and trucks to communicate […]
Freightliners New Electric Truck Unveiled
Daimler recently unveiled 2 of its latest fully-electric Freightliner commercial trucks, to join the Mercedes, FUSO, Freightliner and Thomas Built Brands electric vehicles. The brand has promised 30 total electric trucks to be delivered to customers by the year-end for testing in the real world. The rest of us wont be able to get our […]