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ownerdriver. com. au > ata-relaunches-iconic-truck-safety-campaign

ATA relaunches iconic truck safety campaign

10+ hour, 42+ min ago  (434+ words) The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has today announced the relaunch of its iconic Safe T360 campaign during Truck Week, aimed at educating car drivers on how to safely share the road with trucks. The campaign, which is featured on the'Safe T360 website,…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > transport-associations-push-for-productivity-reforms-at-senate-committee

Transport associations push for productivity reforms at Senate committee

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (653+ words) The Australian transport industry has pushed for major reform during the Senate's productivity committee that got underway this week. National Road Transport Association (Nat Road) CEO Warren Clark appeared on the committee, saying despite carrying around 80 per cent of the…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > nhvr-fast-tracks-new-freight-productivity-notices-in-sa

NHVR fast tracks new freight productivity notices in SA

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (344+ words) The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued five new notices to boost freight efficiency and improve productivity across South Australia. Devised in partnership with the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), the new measures are set to…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > velocity-truck-centres-unveils-new-australian-president

Velocity Truck Centres unveils new Australian president

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (339+ words) Velocity Truck Centres has appointed a new president of its Australian operation, announcing the leader of another truck dealer as the latest president. Velocity Truck Centres has appointed Guy Hoffensetz to the role of president, reporting to the group CEO…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > last-mile-and-gig-worker-drivers-to-push-owner-driver-law-changes-in-wa

Last-mile and gig worker drivers to push owner driver law changes in WA

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (271+ words) Members of Western Australia's small business, last-mile courier and gig worker sectors are descending on the state's parliament today to urge politicians to amend the Owner Driver (Contracts and Disputes) legislation to include them. Currently the law covers vehicles over…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > union-urges-safety-focus-amid-increasing-fuel-deliveries-out-west

Union urges safety focus amid increasing fuel deliveries out west

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (363+ words) The Transport Workers" Union (TWU) in Western Australia has called for safety to be the primary focus following a recent increase in road train fuel deliveries across the state. With fuel disruption and price rises causing panic buying and shortages…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > industry-welcomes-sham-contracting-crackdown

Industry welcomes sham contracting crackdown

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (518+ words) Numerous Australian transport associations have publicly welcomed a joint focus to address sham contracting across the nation's road freight industry. Late last week, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Fair Work Ombudsman revealed they would both focus on sham contracting…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > aussie-truck-veteran-launches-new-driver-reward-program

Aussie truck veteran launches new driver reward program

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (728+ words) Now, no matter how I say this, some will take offence, so let's get that out of the way first " there are drivers who will "poo-poo' such awards, yet most associations have awards, the criteria are just often different. For…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > truck-sales-peter-out-despite-certain-sectors-rising

Truck sales peter out despite certain sectors rising

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (191+ words) It's official " the Australian truck sales market has finally returned to a more consistent flatline of numbers after a hectic couple of years. The February Truck Industry Council (TIC) T-Mark data has been released, with 3, 003 total truck and van sales…...

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ownerdriver. com. au > megatrans-continues-growing-industry-expertise

Mega Trans continues growing industry expertise

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (363+ words) Mega Trans is shifting into a higher gear, welcoming the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) Australia as an official Industry Partner for the upcoming 2026 event. A recognised authority in cargo handling, ICHCA Australia brings deep expertise across ports, terminals,…...