PACCAR Australia has issued a recall notice for various Kenworth models manufactured between 2019 to 2025 – with 341 units impacted. According to the notice, “Due to a manufacturing issue, the fitting
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Tasman Logistics Services CEO resigns
Tasman Logistics Services CEO and Managing Director, Ivan Vanis, has announced his resignation. Vanis joined the business in 2010 as General Manager, serving in that role for eight years before moving
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New role brings a welcome change for long-time truckie
A truckie for 35 years, Tara McFadyen says her new role has been a perfect fit. Image: Dave BrenssellIt was a great pleasure to run into our old friend Tara McFadyen around town, at her depot in Dry Creek.
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Full load limit reinstated on NSW bridge as harvest season kicks into swing
The full 42.5-tonne load limit has been reinstated on a historic bridge along this important freight route. The Scabbing Flat Bridge at Geurie is a historic timber truss bridge in the NSW’s Central West.
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Hydrogen tilt tray goes under the hammer
Pickles is breaking new ground in the renewable transport sector, bringing to market what is believed to be Australia’s first hydrogen-powered tilt tray truck auction. From October 21-23 , Pickles will
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SA heavy vehicle reforms to streamline productivity
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has continued to deliver heavy vehicle productivity initiatives in South Australia in collaboration with the State Government and local departments. The development
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Upcoming Bruce Highway lane closures
There will be upcoming lane closures in place on the Bruce Highway as Queensland Rail overpass bridge works take place. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised of southbound lane closures
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Drive a positive safety culture in your business
October is National Safe Work Month – and it’s an opportunity for everyone in our heavy vehicle industry to take a moment to reflect on what safety really means in our workplaces. At the National Heavy
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Reform to boost freight productivity in SA
South Australia’s heavy vehicle operators are set to benefit from the latest wave of access reforms which should deliver ‘tangible’ productivity and safety improvements across the state’s freight
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Making country roads safer – Rural road safety tips
I spent over 20 years in the police force, much of it with highway patrol, where I saw firsthand the devastating impact of road collisions, especially on rural roads. Chris L’Ecluse is Solutions Specialist
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