The National Transport Hall of Fame would not be where it is today without the unflinching support of this humble trucking hero. “Mr Couper is the King of the truckies!” said one child to his father
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Large WA transport firm run by former Toll boss collapses
Rivet Mining Services (RMS), one of the largest providers of bulk haulage and onsite services to mining companies in Western Australia, has gone into receivership. In a preliminary statement, receivers
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North East Link Project: VTA State Conference 2023
An update for the North East Link Project was showcased with drone footage at the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) State Conference 2023. The North East Link Project is the biggest investment in Melbourne’s
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West Gate Project milestone: VTA State Conference 2023
The West Gate Tunnel Project is 80 per cent complete and is expected to finish on time, as revealed at VTA State Conference 2023. The West Gate Tunnel Project involves the widening of four to six lanes
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Freight network at forefront of State Conference
At VTA State Conference 2023, Minister for Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne, addressed the impacts to Victoria’s road network following the devastating floods last year. Under the theme of People
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Dodge on the paper trail
Historic trucks which have been overhauled and restored to their former glory provide a rolling (or static) tribute to times that have passed in transport, and allow people to reminisce about trucks that
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#PicOfTheDay – Brad Shiels
A great shot of this Mangan Haulage rig, snapped while stopped in Cowra, NSW. We’ll choose a pic to appear in our Facebook cover slot, and will publish some of the best pics in our upcoming print edition
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Local governments call for $1.2bn in funding ‘to boost freight productivity and infrastructure’
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is seeking a $300 million a year commitment over the next four years in the upcoming Federal Budget to assist councils in improving freight productivity
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#PicOfTheDay – Lachlan Harm
Waiting out the storm ahead of loading at Surat, Queensland. We’ll choose a pic to appear in our Facebook cover slot, and will publish some of the best pics in our upcoming print edition of Big Rigs
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New campaign launched to promote respect for apprentices and trainees
The Queensland Government has launched its new ‘Let’s Protect Respect’ campaign, which aims to help train and retain apprentices and trainees, in a safe and inclusive workplace. The initiative, launched
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