Industry Issues

AFM application launched

AFM Application Launched

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) new Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) digital application pack sees a new AFM application launched on the NHVR Portal where operators can access safe and tailored fatigue risk management options.
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bridge access project

Bridge Access Project

According to industry stalwart, Bob Woodward, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has a bridge access project, the Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP) in progress that has considerable potential for the many structures with unknown design and history. 
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the perfect storm

The Perfect Storm

“When I first approached the ATA team about them creating a report on the trucking industry, I stressed that I wanted it to be positive, which might sound strange considering I’ve called the conditions facing the industry as ‘the perfect storm’.”
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no pain, no gain

No Pain, No Gain

NatRoad CEO, Warren Clark, takes us back to our youth, where we probably first heard the term ‘no pain, no gain’ from a coach.
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managing livestock effluent in transit

Managing Livestock Effluent in Transit

For too long livestock transport operators have been the only link in the supply chain expected to be managing livestock effluent in transit and keep it off the road. For the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association, the issue has been a top priority issue to be addressed.
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Safety Enhancement survey results

Safety Enhancement Survey Results

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released the Safety Enhancement survey results targeted to enhance safety across the Heavy Vehicle Industry, writes Dave Hourigan the NHVR Chief Regulatory Policy and Standards officer.
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new power plants from Benz, both diesel and electric

Australia Needs a Clear Zero Emissions Strategy

The electric truck industry and the trucking industry are stressing that Australia needs a clear zero emissions strategy, as the Australian Trucking Association join the Electric Vehicle Council in calling for the federal government to urgently introduce a National Zero Emission Truck Strategy.
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fixing driver shortages

Fixing Driver Shortages

This year’s Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association Conference took place in Tamworth with a wide range of topics brought to the fore, including fixing driver shortages among others.
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