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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celebrating trucking people

Celebrating Trucking People

At the recent Trucking Australia 23 event on the Sunshine Coast, the Australian Trucking Association presented the National Trucking Industry Awards, celebrating trucking people and the good work they do.
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