700 different transport businesses

700 Different Transport Businesses

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association tells us it is comprised of six mature state associations, together representing around 700 different transport businesses. For most of the past 35 plus years we have focussed on the bigger picture. We have driven our own agenda. 
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confusion when buying into an EWD

Confusion When Buying Into an EWD

There’s a lot of development going on in the Electronic Work Diary space and with all the publications and advertising on EWD’s, it would be natural to experience some confusion when buying into an EWD platform. 
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may you live in interesting times

HVNL Circuit Breaker

Rather than complain, the Australian Trucking Association has come up with an alternative, an HVNL circuit breaker, says David Smith, ATA Chair.
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a way to communicate the data over the mobile phone network

A Way of Sending the Data Over the Mobile Phone Network

For a transport operator wanting to make use of the Smart OBM rules to get permission to run a heavier or longer combination on a particular route, the Smart OBM system, which is relatively straightforward to fit on the truck, needs a way of sending the data over the mobile phone network to the Transport Certification Agency servers monitoring the truck. Read More
a willingness to go above and beyond

A Willingness To Go Above and Beyond 

Luke Taylor has shown a willingness to go above and beyond in his role with Kahler Transport, bringing him a nomination for the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland Young Person in Transport Award.
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budget caution is advised

Budget Caution is Advised

Amid all of the hype which surrounds the announcement of the details of any Federal Budget, the hype around this one, on the eve of an election campaign, means budget caution is advised.
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working on a broad reform agenda

Working on a Broad Reform Agenda

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) and its six state associations are working on a broad reform agenda, but sometimes it’s the little things which are most important. The association is simultaneously working on driving hours, access, mass, load restraint, licensing, training, charging, road infrastructure, rest areas, effluent and truck washes.
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