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• Chris Koniditsiotis leads conference technology session

  From: Trailer | 22 Feb 2018

  Transport Certification Australia CEO, Chris Koniditsiotis, will lead an all-star line-up of speakers and panellists to address the Victorian Transport Association’s State Conference at Lorne next month about the important issue of technology in the freight and logistics industry.

• Women in Industry nominations now open

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Feb 2018

  Businesses in the Australian logistics, supply chain and commercial road transport sectors are invited to submit their nominations for the 2018 Women in Industry awards.

• KPMG prepares for bumper year

  From: Trailer | 22 Feb 2018

  Professional service company, KPMG, is expanding its mid-market mergers and acquisitions team, following a strategic investment in an Internet of Things startup.

• Linfox, Telstra partner on IoT

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Feb 2018

  Australian logistics company, Linfox, will implement an advanced telematics and management solution into its truck fleet, through a partnership with Australian telecommunications business, Telstra, and GPS and fleet management solutions provider, MTData.

• Dana appoints industry veterans to board

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Feb 2018

  Commercial vehicle specialist, Dana, has elected two new members to its board of directors, including former talent from Deere and Tesla, following the retirement of two long-serving directors.

• Australian waste business invests in Isuzu

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Feb 2018

  Australian liquid waste company, Serious, has added an Isuzu FRR 107-210 medium wheelbase model its fleet to provide a more reliable transport service for its customers.

• EOCGE recognises Viva Energy for gender equality

  From: Trailer | 22 Feb 2018

  Australian Shell licensor, Viva Energy, has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

• Tasmanian leaders asked to set out freight priorities

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Feb 2018

  The Australian Logistics Council has written to Tasmania’s Premier, Will Hodgman. and the Leader of the Opposition, Rebecca White, ahead of the 3 March state election, asking them to outline their policies and priorities for Tasmania’s freight logistics industry, building on the Tasmanian Integrated Freight Strategy released in April 2016.

• Kenworth announces dealer of the year 2017

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Feb 2018

  New Zealand’s Southpac Trucks has been awarded ‘Kenworth Dealer of the Year 2017’ for exceptional sales, service and support.

• VTA looks to the future of transport

  From: Trailer | 22 Feb 2018

  The Victorian Transport Association hosted the launch of a study into the future of Australia’s transport industry on 22 February, concluding that legislators, regulators and industry leaders must be ever mindful of the impacts of automation and other disruptive forces for the industry to maintain its health and viability.

• ALRTA talks Byrne Trailers

  From: Trailer | 22 Feb 2018

  Original equipment manufacturer, Byrne Trailers, has been at the forefront of livestock trailer development for over four decades, according to the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association.

• ARTSA re-elects executive team for 2018

  From: Trailer | 22 Feb 2018

  The Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association has reportedly opted for stability in its annual election.

• ATA to address HVNL changes for businesses

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Feb 2018

  The Australian Trucking Association will hold two business and safety workshops at Trucking Australia 2018 in April, ahead of changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

• LINX to operate Enfield Intermodal Terminal

  From: Trailer | 20 Feb 2018

• Record year for Daimler Financial Services

  From: Prime Mover | 20 Feb 2018

  German original equipment manufacturer, Daimler, said that 2017 was the most successful financial year in the company’s history for the provider of financial and mobility services, Daimler Financial Services.

• New VIC facility for CTI Logistics

  From: Trailer | 20 Feb 2018

  Western Australia–based company CTI Logistics has moved from Laverton North to a new 15,228sqm distribution centre in West Park Industrial Estate in Truganina, west of Melbourne.

• Toll Graduate Program 2018 opens with a global focus

  From: Trailer | 20 Feb 2018

  Transport and logistics company, Toll Group, has expanded its 2018 Graduate Program, broadening its scope for potential applicants to be based in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore.

• PACCAR Parts to unveil new facility

  From: Prime Mover | 20 Feb 2018

  PACCAR Parts Australia has announced the opening of a second parts distribution centre in Brisbane, maximising uptime and support for its customers in Queensland and New South Wales.

• Widening works planned for West Gate Freeway

  From: Trailer | 20 Feb 2018

  As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, the West Gate Freeway will be widened from eight to 12 lanes between Williamstown Road and the M80 Ring Road, to make travel smoother and safer, according to the Victorian Government.

• Delta Group bolsters fleet with Isuzu trucks

  From: Prime Mover | 20 Feb 2018

  Demolition and earthworks business, Delta Group, has taken delivery of an Isuzu FYX 10x4 model with hook lift, diversifying the fleet’s capabilities.

• NatRoad advocates for heavy vehicle sector

  From: Prime Mover | 20 Feb 2018

  The National Road Transport Association provided feedback to the Government that the new road vehicle standards package of legislation should be re-examined from the perspective of the heavy vehicle sector.

• ARRB shapes the way to smarter roads

  From: Trailer | 19 Feb 2018

  The Australian Road Research Board is hosting its first Hack-a-thon in April, focusing on the emergence of autonomous driving, connected roads and electric vehicles.

• Linfox specifies Krueger Freezer Vans

  From: Trailer | 19 Feb 2018

  Third-party logistics company, Linfox, has invested in the latest Freezer Vans from Victorian trailer builder, Krueger Transport Equipment.

• Linfox to be “first mover” on electric vehicle technology

  From: Prime Mover | 15 Feb 2018

  Peter Fox, Chairman of Australian logistics company Linfox, has shared his thoughts on the viability of electric truck in Australia in an interview with The Australian Financial Review.

• NTI encourages preparations for severe weather

  From: Trailer | 15 Feb 2018

  Road transport insurer, National Transport Insurance, is urging transport and logistics owners and operators to be proactive during severe weather conditions by revisiting emergency plans.

• Isuzu trucks for tunnelling projects

  From: Prime Mover | 15 Feb 2018

  Transport business, Tranz Logistics, has reflected on its fleet of Isuzu trucks, discussing how important safety features have been to operate in tunnels.

• VISA Global announcement

  From: Trailer | 15 Feb 2018

  Award-winning Australian international logistics company and freight forwarder, VISA Global Logistics, is joining inaugural supply chain event, MEGATRANS2018, to showcase its service offerings.

• iMOVE CRC partners with QLD Govt on vehicle safety trial

  From: Trailer | 15 Feb 2018

  The Queensland Government has partnered on an on-road vehicle safety trial with iMOVE CRC, a consortium of 45 industry, government and research partners engaged in a 10-year effort to improve Australia’s transport systems, through collaborative research and development programs.

• NatRoad backs mandated stability control in heavy vehicles

  From: Prime Mover | 14 Feb 2018

  The Commonwealth Government should mandate stability control in all heavy vehicles, according to National Road Transport Association CEO, Warren Clark.

• Safety grants support forestry transport

  From: Prime Mover | 14 Feb 2018

  More than 300 participants across the forestry supply chain are expected to attend the next round of safety workshops hosted by the Australian Forestry Contractors Association, according to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

• ATA says EWDs not the solution to driver fatigue

  From: Prime Mover | 14 Feb 2018

  The Australian Trucking Association does not support the rollout of voluntary electronic work diaries as proposed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, according to Safety and Skills Adviser, Melissa Weller.

• Aryzta exclusively specifies Iveco Eurocargo

  From: Prime Mover | 14 Feb 2018

  Baking business, Aryzta, has a fleet of eight Eurocargo ML160 prime movers, ensuring safe and timely transport of its perishable food products across Victoria.

• HVIA critiques vehicle standards draft

  From: Trailer | 14 Feb 2018

  A major flaw in the draft amendments to the Road Vehicle Standards Act has been revealed, which will need to be corrected before the legislation is presented to Parliament, according to Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA).

• Wireless solutions on show at MEGATRANS2018

  From: Trailer | 14 Feb 2018

  Communications technology provider, Simoco Wireless Solutions, will exhibit at inaugural supply chain event, MEGATRANS2018.

• Bridge in WA now open following flood

  From: Trailer | 14 Feb 2018

  The new Phillips River Bridge connecting Albany with Esperance is now open to traffic after widespread floods in February 2017 destroyed the old structure, according to the Western Australian Government.

• SPONSORED: How technology can help with driver retention

  From: Prime Mover | 13 Feb 2018

  SPONSORED: Demand in transport is expected to increase as the average truck driver is reaching retirement age. Businesses now face pressure to maximise their talent. One of their biggest hurdles is battling perception: driving is still seen as demanding, arduous and unfulfilling – a job, not a career.

• Business confidence at three-year high

  From: Trailer | 13 Feb 2018

  Software company, MYOB, surveyed more than 600,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia, reporting strong investment in the transport, postal and warehousing sector.

• NHVR supports coordinated compliance effort

  From: Trailer | 13 Feb 2018

  The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has welcomed state road transport agencies delivering a coordinated compliance focus this week, led by NSW Road and Maritime Services’ Operation Shield.

• Caltex Telematics joins MEGATRANS2018

  From: Prime Mover | 12 Feb 2018

  Fleet management technology business, Caltex Telematics, will be exhibiting at inaugural supply chain event, MEGATRANS2018, this May.

• Daimler Trucks sales grow in 2017

  From: Prime Mover | 12 Feb 2018

  German original equipment manufacturer, Daimler, has reported record unit sales and revenue for 2017.

• NHVR supports coordinated compliance effort

  From: Prime Mover | 12 Feb 2018

  The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has welcomed state road transport agencies delivering a coordinated compliance focus this week, led by NSW Road and Maritime Services’ Operation Shield.

• New Fuso tipper increases payload gains

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Feb 2018

  Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Fuso, has revealed that its 515 City Cab tipper can now carry an additional 500kg of payload, boasting a gross vehicle mass of six tonnes.

• ATA calls for stability control in rigids

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Feb 2018

  Electronic stability control for new heavy duty trucks and trailers will improve safety, but is not enough, said Australian Trucking Association Chair, Geoff Crouch, in response to the government’s Regulation Impact Statement released late last year.

• Swire & Sons sells Cold Storage business

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Feb 2018

  Australian cold-chain logistics provider, Swire Cold Storage, has sold its business, including 15 warehouses, customer and employee contracts and land, to US refrigeration technology company Emergent Cold.

• January truck sales strong

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Feb 2018

  The total Australian truck market for January 2018 reached 2,227 units, up a significant 16.0 per cent on the first month of 2017 and just 20 vehicles shy of the all-time January sales record of 2008.

• TomTom launches updated telematics

  From: Prime Mover | 9 Feb 2018

  TomTom Telematics has launched a new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, Webfleet, aiming to enable faster, more efficient, fleet management.

• New partnership to advance autonomous technology

  From: Prime Mover | 9 Feb 2018

  Australian data innovation group, CSIRO’s Data61, has partnered with Chinese company ZongMu Technology to tackle one of the biggest issues facing autonomous vehicles.

• Nominations open for Trucking Industry Awards

  From: Prime Mover | 8 Feb 2018

  The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has announced its annual National Trucking Industry Awards is now open for nominations.

• Easy Wash Australia joins MEGATRANS2018

  From: Prime Mover | 8 Feb 2018

  Truck and car cleaning product supplier, Easy Wash Australia, will exhibit at inaugural supply chain trade event, MEGATRANS2018.

• Chevin unveils FleetWave Forms app

  From: Prime Mover | 7 Feb 2018

  Fleet management software provider, Chevin Fleet Solutions, has unveiled its new data collection mobile app, FleetWave Forms, highlighting code-free customisation.

• Mercedes-Benz reveals new Sprinter van

  From: Prime Mover | 7 Feb 2018

  Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz Vans, has revealed its new Sprinter van, featuring a connectivity package that supports telematics applications.

• QLD Government deploys new fire trucks

  From: Prime Mover | 6 Feb 2018

  Three firefighting trucks and a state-of-the-art operations support unit – worth a total of more than $2.5 million – have hit the road in north Queensland, according to the Queensland Government.

• NatRoad supports NSW Road Safety Plan

  From: Prime Mover | 6 Feb 2018

  The National Road Transport Association has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s road safety plan to increase public education campaigns and vehicle and road safety measures.

• ALC and Linfox to drive industry improvement

  From: Prime Mover | 5 Feb 2018

  The Australian Logistics Council has announced that supply chain company, Linfox Logistics, has rejoined as a corporate member for 2018.

• KPMG invests in IoT startup

  From: Prime Mover | 5 Feb 2018

  Analytics and automation startup, Nuonic, has announced a strategic investment and alliance with professional service company, KPMG Australia.

• New Cleanaway fleet bolsters waste collection in NSW

  From: Prime Mover | 4 Feb 2018

  Waste management company, Cleanaway, has taken delivery of 72 new waste and recycling collection trucks for the Central Coast Council in New South Wales as part of its 10-year contract to deliver essential waste management collection services in the area.

• International races forward for Tickford

  From: Prime Mover | 4 Feb 2018

  A pair of new International ProStar prime movers has joined Supercars race team, Tickford Racing, for transporting the team's race cars.

• NHVR calls for safety initiative submissions

  From: Prime Mover | 4 Feb 2018

  The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is calling for submissions for the next round of funding to support heavy vehicle safety projects.

• Volvo breaks all sales records

  From: Prime Mover | 4 Feb 2018

  The Volvo Group has reported its highest ever sales and operating income in 2017.

• Updated load restraint guide now available

  From: Prime Mover | 4 Feb 2018

  The National Transport Commission has released an updated load restraint guide, with a complementary guide for light vehicle operators.

• New roller brake procedures in place

  From: Prime Mover | 1 Feb 2018

  New roller brake testing procedures has commenced across Australia following industry-wide consultation into brake testing methods and actual vehicle brake testing studies.

• ATA to focus on fatigue

  From: Prime Mover | 1 Feb 2018

  The Australian Trucking Association will host a fatigue-focused program titled 'FatigueHACK' as part of its Trucking Australia conference in April.

• Bridgestone opens new Service Centre

  From: Prime Mover | 1 Feb 2018

  Tyre specialist, Bridgestone Australia, has opened a new Bridgestone Service Centre Barossa on the Old Sturt Highway in Nuriootpa.

• Followmont acquires Towers Transport

  From: Prime Mover | 1 Feb 2018

  Queensland’s Followmont Transport has acquired New South Wales-based business, Towers Transport.

• Operation Rolling Thunder in question

  From: Prime Mover | 31 Jan 2018

  The police force's Operation Rolling Thunder heavy vehicle compliance operation has drawn criticism from a number of transport associations, which are questioning the lack of long-term solutions to road safety.

• MEGATRANS2018 exhibitor list continues to grow

  From: Prime Mover | 31 Jan 2018

  Spiral Data Group, which specialises in tailored data solutions for business within the supply chain, will exhibit at MEGATRANS2018 next May.

• Manufacturing growth continues

  From: Prime Mover | 31 Jan 2018

  Australia’s manufacturing sector experienced a strong start to the year in January, according to data compiled by the Australian Industry Group.

• TIC calls for safety rethink

  From: Prime Mover | 31 Jan 2018

  The Truck Industry Council has joined calls for a greater push from government and industry stakeholders for improved road safety measures.

• NHVR approves fatigue exemption

  From: Prime Mover | 31 Jan 2018

  The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has approved a user-friendly, fatigue-related exemption to allow heavy vehicle drivers additional time for personal use.

• DHL CEO reveals growth strategy

  From: Prime Mover | 30 Jan 2018

  Frank Appel, CEO of logistics company, DHL, said that his employee engagement strategy includes sharing purpose and doing good.

• Work begins on the West Gate Tunnel

  From: Prime Mover | 30 Jan 2018

  Work has begun on the West Gate Tunnel, Victoria’s long overdue alternative to the West Gate Bridge, according to the Victorian Government.

• Lindsay Transport expands fleet

  From: Prime Mover | 30 Jan 2018

  Transport company, Lindsay Transport, has taken delivery of 35 Kenworth T610 prime movers.

• Queensland builds electric ‘super highway’

  From: Prime Mover | 30 Jan 2018

  Electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at Townsville and Carmila, creating an 'electric super highway' between Coolangatta and Cairns in Queensland.

• Scania invests in electric technology

  From: Prime Mover | 30 Jan 2018

  Scania has announced a multi-million dollar investment in a new partnership to develop and commercialise battery cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

• Improved access for longer livestock B-doubles

  From: Prime Mover | 29 Jan 2018

  Animal welfare will be boosted under new rules allowing Western Australian and South Australian livestock operators to avoid cross loading livestock on the border, according to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

• NHVR extends PBS pre-approvals

  From: Prime Mover | 29 Jan 2018

  The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has extended its pre-advised design approval process to cover 80 per cent of new Performance-Based Standards scheme design approval applications.

• New engine option for Iveco International ProStar

  From: Prime Mover | 29 Jan 2018

  Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Iveco Australia, has announced an additional power rating for its International ProStar prime mover.

• Hino wins ninth Dakar Rally

  From: Prime Mover | 24 Jan 2018

  Hino Team Suguwara’s success in the Dakar Rally has continued with a record ninth consecutive class victory in the 2018 event.

• Agreement reached to deliver more Australian jobs

  From: Prime Mover | 24 Jan 2018

  The Federal Government has reported that 11 countries have agreed on the final comprehensive and progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership at an officials-level meeting in Tokyo, Japan.

• Platooning trials gain speed

  From: Prime Mover | 24 Jan 2018

  A field trial of truck platooning in Japan shows how the new technology is spreading across the globe and sees a cooperative approach to the subject from the Japanese Government.

• Great Alpine Road upgrade to begin

  From: Prime Mover | 23 Jan 2018

  Construction is set to begin to improve a key freight route for the southeast Victorian timber and agriculture industries as part of a $10 million Great Alpine Road upgrade.

• TCA releases updated telematics IVU specification

  From: Prime Mover | 23 Jan 2018

  Transport Certification Australia has released an update to the Telematics In-Vehicle Unit Functional and Technical Specification.

• Volvo Trucks takes on electric vehicle challenge

  From: Prime Mover | 23 Jan 2018

  The electric vehicle race shows no signs of slowing, with Swedish truck manufacturer, Volvo Trucks, announcing it will start selling electric trucks as early as 2019.

• OzHelp to replace Trans-Help

  From: Prime Mover | 23 Jan 2018

  Mental health organisation, OzHelp, is extending its programs to the transport industry to equip personnel with support and practical skills to improve their wellbeing.

• Lindsay Transport CFO resigns

  From: Prime Mover | 23 Jan 2018

  Transport company, Lindsay Australia, has announced that Nathan King has resigned from his role as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary effective 30 March.

• VWMA appoints new executive

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Jan 2018

  The Victorian Waste Management Association, a key part of the Victorian Transport Association, has appointed sustainability expert Mark Smith as its new executive officer.

• Iveco delivers 10 ACCOs to concrete fleet

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Jan 2018

  Concrete and construction products company, ACM, has opened a new batching plant in Rockbank, Melbourne, acquiring 10 new Iveco ACCO 8x4 agitators to service customers in the region.

• Planning contract awarded for Tenterfield bypass

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Jan 2018

  The Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass in New South Wales is moving ahead with the Australian and state governments announcing the successful tenderer to carry out planning work.

• NSW Government to work with industry on truck safety plan

  From: Prime Mover | 22 Jan 2018

  The New South Wales Government and the trucking industry will work together on a plan to improve truck safety.

• Gulf Western Oil launches CK-4 oil

  From: Prime Mover | 21 Jan 2018

  Gulf Western Oil has released its new Top Dog Indestructible 15W-40 CK-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil.

• Linfox heralds autonomous vehicle benefits

  From: Prime Mover | 18 Jan 2018

  Transport and logistics powerhouse, Linfox, says autonomous vehicles need to be considered in order for Australian companies to meet future demand safely.

• ALC calls for better truck safety through industry cooperation

  From: Prime Mover | 18 Jan 2018

  Improving safety outcomes across the supply chain is a core objective for the Australian Logistics Council, according to Managing Director, Michael Kilgariff.

• Safety charity tackles driver distraction

  From: Prime Mover | 18 Jan 2018

  International road safety charity, Brake, is calling on fleet operators to crack down on driver distraction, due to the results of its annual Fleet Safety Survey.

• Tyrecycle joins MEGATRANS2018 lineup

  From: Prime Mover | 17 Jan 2018

  Australian tyre recycler and manufacturer of tyre-derived products, Tyrecycle, is set to showcase its unique service offerings at MEGATRANS2018 this coming May.

• Major progress on $1.02 billion NorthLink

  From: Prime Mover | 17 Jan 2018

  Major progress is being made on the southern and central sections of Western Australia’s NorthLink WA project, with traffic on the Tonkin Highway now being redirected under Collier Road.

• NHVR to fast-track safety management system tools

  From: Prime Mover | 17 Jan 2018

  The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will fast-track safety tools and an education campaign to assist heavy vehicle operators with implementing safety management systems.

• NASA and Nissan take on autonomous transport task

  From: Prime Mover | 16 Jan 2018

  North America and NASA Ames Research have teamed up on research and technology development in the autonomous transport space.

• Communication technology to transform infrastructure

  From: Prime Mover | 16 Jan 2018

  A collaborative project between state, federal and local government, the University of Tasmania and Telstra will introduce a range of connective technology to establish Launceston as one of Australia’s leading smart cities.

• Kenworth T610SAR up for grabs

  From: Prime Mover | 16 Jan 2018

  Brown & Hurley Coffs Harbour and PACCAR & Dealer Australia have donated a new Kenworth T610SAR prime mover to be auctioned at the 2018 combined Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) and Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) National Conference.

• TCA report outlines key security concerns

  From: Prime Mover | 16 Jan 2018

  Transport Certification Australia (TCA) has released a report exploring the security of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs).

• Linfox grows fleet with next generation Mercedez-Benz units

  From: Prime Mover | 15 Jan 2018

  Transport and logistics powerhouse, Linfox, has taken delivery of the first six of its large-scale new generation Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz truck order.

• Hino to exhibit at MEGATRANS2018

  From: Prime Mover | 15 Jan 2018

  Truck manufacturer, Hino Australia, has joined the lineup of exhibitors for upcoming supply chain trade event, MEGATRANS2018, which will take over the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10-12 May.

• Austroads reports on high productivity vehicles in metropolitan areas

  From: Prime Mover | 15 Jan 2018

  Australia and New Zealand road transport association, Austroads, has released a report that examines the impact of Performance Based Standards (PBS) 2B vehicles accessing metropolitan roads.

• NTI supports Burrumbuttock Hay Runners

  From: Prime Mover | 14 Jan 2018

  Australian truck insurer, National Transport Insurance, has confirmed it is a major sponsor of the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners’ 13th Hay Run, assisting drought-affected farmers with hay donations.

• Australia achieves connected and automated vehicle milestone

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Jan 2018

  Australia and New Zealand road transport association, Austroads, has supported the announcement by the Australian Communications and Media Authority that the Radiocommunications Class Licence 2017 has been issued.

• Linfox invests in health research

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Jan 2018

  Transport and logistics giant, Linfox, is funding a major new research study with Monash University to better understand the health and wellbeing of workers in the industry.

• ATA joins the National Road Safety Partnership Program

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Jan 2018

  The Australian Trucking Association and its safety management initiative, TruckSafe, has partnered with the National Road Safety Partnership Program.

• Australia Post breaks delivery record

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Jan 2018

  Australia Post has revealed that it completed more than 37 million parcel deliveries during December 2017, the busiest month in the organisation’s 209-year history.

• Mercedes-Benz hits major milestone

  From: Prime Mover | 11 Jan 2018

  German truck manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz, has announced a major milestone in commercial vehicle sales for 2017, breaking its global van sales record.

• Transport skills in demand

  From: Prime Mover | 10 Jan 2018

  Recruitment specialist, Hays, has forecasted the hotspots of demand in employment in the transport and logistics industries for 2018.

• New freight hub approved

  From: Prime Mover | 10 Jan 2018

  A new freight depot in Toowoomba has been approved for construction, joining the region's industrial hotspot.

• South Australian road construction ahead of schedule

  From: Prime Mover | 9 Jan 2018

  The $801 million Torrens to Torrens project is expected to be finished months ahead of schedule, with approximately 80 per cent of the project now complete.

• Transport technology trends on show

  From: Prime Mover | 9 Jan 2018

  Autonomous, electric, and final mile transport solutions have made headlines at this year's edition of the world's largest technology fair, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas, US, this week.

• Linfox takes federal court action

  From: Prime Mover | 9 Jan 2018

  Transport and logistics company, Linfox, has launched a test case to clarify terminology in the Fuel Tax Act, which could see major fuel tax refunds.

• Electric vehicles to counter rising fuel costs

  From: Prime Mover | 8 Jan 2018

  IBISWorld has predicted that rising fuel prices will make electric commercial vehicles a more competitive option in the next five years.

• Fremantle Port congestion to improve

  From: Prime Mover | 8 Jan 2018

  Western Australia’s McGowan Government has implemented financial incentives to reduce truck congestion at the Fremantle Port.

• Isuzu maintains sales leadership

  From: Prime Mover | 8 Jan 2018

  Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has revealed it sold 8,898 trucks over the course of 2017, making it the country's highest selling truck brand for the year.

• LBRCA reflects on 2017

  From: Prime Mover | 4 Jan 2018

  The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) has reviewed its efforts over the past year, citing a strong sense of community and achievement.

• Truck sales strong for 2017

  From: Prime Mover | 4 Jan 2018

  Truck manufacturer and component supplier group, the Truck Industry Council, said Australian truck and heavy van sales for 2017 totalled 36,825 units, up a significant 3,861 units – 11.7 per cent – over 2016, according to data published 3 January 2018.

• Daimler Trucks declares 2017 a success

  From: Prime Mover | 3 Jan 2018

  Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Trucks, has increased its worldwide deliveries in the first eleven months of 2017 by 12 per cent year-on-year to 422,500 units, despite the continuation of disparate market conditions.