The 2024-25 budget promises transport funding across a number of key industry sectors – roads and freight infrastructure, zero emissions and road safety and productivity.
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Truck of the Year Australasia is on Show
The 2024 Truck of the Year Australasia is on show at the moment, with the Western Star 48X getting its time in the spotlight at the Waste 2024 Conference in Coffs Harbour this week.
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Developing a New Animal Welfare Accreditation
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association and TruckSafe are developing a new Animal Welfare Accreditation program for the safe road transport of livestock.
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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600’s Journey Across Europe
The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600’s journey across Europe is set to begin in June, as Daimler Truck undergoes its ‘most extensive truck test run’ in the company’s history.
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New Safety Measures
The European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) is introducing new safety measures for trucks, recently revealing details of its plan to introduce heavy vehicle testing as a part of its program.
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Five New Rest Area Projects
$17 million of funding is being put towards five new rest area projects in a joint effort from federal, state and local governments.
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Australia’s Most Dangerous Road Freight Route
“Has Eyre Highway become Australia’s most dangerous road freight route?”
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Calling For a Road Toll Response
The Transport Workers Union is calling for a road toll response following the recent release of statistics on fatal heavy vehicle crashes from Transport for NSW.
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Volvo Trucks Australia Announces Its New Vice-President
There’s change coming at the top of a major vehicle manufacturer as Volvo Trucks Australia announces its new vice-president.
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Industry News Promises Changes
This week’s industry news promises changes across the transport world, including on level crossing safety, new acquisitions, resources for drivers and a weighbridge trial.
ATA calls for level crossing changes
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