Transport association NatRoad has offered a comprehensive response to freight policy with its submission to the NSW Freight Policy Reform and the Draft NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy.
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Extending PBS Vehicles
Les Brusza, now with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, as Chief Engineer, but earlier working as an engineer based in Brisbane for Queensland Transport (now TMR) has been at the forefront of the development of Performance Based Standards (PBS) and is now involved in extending PBS vehicles.
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ATA’s Response to Transport Ministers Meeting
The ATA’s response to transport ministers meeting details where the association stands on possible changes coming to the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
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Carbon Reduction by Lowering Distance Travelled
Explaining how to achieve a major carbon reduction by lowering distance travelled, was the task of Professor Russell Thompson is Professor of Transport Engineering and Department of Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Melbourne, speaking at the Alternative Fuel Summit, organised by the Victorian Transport Association.
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Regulation of Sheep and Livestock
The regulation of sheep and livestock has been the hot topic this week, after the proposal of a bill by the federal government to ban the export of live sheep.
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NHVR Transitions Into Queensland Regulation
The NHVR is now seen across Queensland, following the transition of heavy vehicle safety services, as the NHVR transitions into Queensland regulation, writes Sal Petroccitto OAM, NHVR CEO.
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Taking PBS Forwards
One of the most influential movers in the development of Performance Based Standards explains how the scheme is preparing for the next twenty years, taking PBS forwards and developing it further.
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Closing Loopholes Explained
In her report back to the Livestock and Bulk and Rural Carriers Association conference, the Executive Director of the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association, Rachel Smith’s speech saw the recent act passed in Federal Parliament on closing loopholes explained.
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Crossing the Tracks Right
Crossing the tracks right at level crossings poses unique safety challenges for truck drivers, especially when some crossings don’t have flashing lights and boom gates.
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Reducing Carbon Emissions Through Efficiency
Speaking at the Alternative Fuel Summit, organised by the Victorian Transport Association Professor Russell Thompson is Professor of Transport Engineering and Department of Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Melbourne, looked into reducing carbon emissions through efficiency.
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