Discussions on a Number of Topics

Discussions on a Number of Topics

The 2024 Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association of NSW Conference took place in Wagga Wagga and saw a wide ranging set of discussions on a number of topics, including the new NSW Government, truck and trailer stability, the inclusion of Queensland enforcement in the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, and much more.
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Rural Transport Rising Star 2023

Rural Transport Rising Star 2024

We are about to close nominations for the Rural Transport Rising Star 2024 award, last year, Amy Throckmorton, who works as an Operations Manager for TGR Transport in Geelong, running a fleet of company trucks and subcontractors hauling various loads around the country, won the award.
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check for primary producer concessions

Check for Primary Producer Concessions

Users of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Registration Checker app can check for primary producer concessions across all eastern states and South Australia. This should limit the issue of inappropriate use of primary producer registered vehicles is being addresses by the latest change to the Registration Checker ap.
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lockdowns and limited social interaction

Lockdowns and Limited Social Interaction

In a period of stop/start lockdowns and limited social interaction, rural Queensland, which has remained relatively Covid-free, finally hosted the twice delayed annual conference of the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland in Roma.
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building a farming and trucking business

Building a Farming and Trucking Business

Founded by Stuart Schifferle around 25 years ago, Schifferle Freight Services, formerly known as Berrigan Hay Logistics, is building a farming and trucking business based in country New South Wales.  Read More
a fleet of mainly Kenworth trucks

A Fleet of Mainly Kenworth Trucks 

S & K Whitehead Earthmoving plays a pivotal role in keeping the farmlands, national parks and roads around Corryong in north eastern Victoria in order and runs a fleet of mainly Kenworth trucks including a T409 and a new T410SAR tipper are part of a formidable force that keeps the operation ticking over, day in and day out.
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a most picturesque and geographically diverse region

A Most Picturesque and Geographically Diverse Region

The Upper Murray town of Corryong is nestled in the heart of a most picturesque and geographically diverse region. Located in the far north eastern corner of Victoria near the pristine upper reaches of the mighty Murray, the town also resides in the foothills of the western escarpment of the NSW Alps.
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