3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (213+ words) Australia’s next generation of low and zero-emission freight vehicles, charging infrastructure and alternative fuel technologies will be showcased at the Alternative Fuel Summit 2026, giving transport operators a rare opportunity to see the future of freight up close. Held during MegaTrans…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (275+ words) The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has announced it has launched a review of the heavy vehicle defect notice system after “years of issues”. The ATA will begin the review shortly, with the first stage being carried out by former executive…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (329+ words) Australian rail freight company Aurizon has revealed a continued growth in its local containerised freight business, with the segment set to break even after only being created a few years ago. The rail freight operator has also announced the opening…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (263+ words) The latest industry truck sales data is in, with the local market continuing to drop month-to-month with its sales. Courtesy of the Truck Industry Council’s T-Mark data report, there were 3,356 trucks and commercial vans sold in July, down from the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (780+ words) The Australian Trucking Association wants customers to be required to pay trucking business invoices within 30 days under proposed new contractual rules for road transport. The ATA has put the proposal to the Fair Work Commission as it considers a Transport…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (409+ words) Direct Couriers has acquired Phoenix Transport in a deal to expand its operational capacity and delivery network. The acquisition took effect on 21 August, with all Phoenix Transport staff and drivers transferring to Direct Couriers. Direct Couriers said the transaction would…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (327+ words) New research has revealed 44 per cent of Australian transport and logistics professionals are considering leaving the industry within the next five years. The study, released by transport technology supplier Microlise, found a further 42 per cent say working in the sector…...