Insight

How does Australia fair in the truck decarbonisation race?

Compared to most other developed nations, it has to be said that Australia has been dragging its feet in relation to policy, infrastructure and incentives, both regulatory (for example, additional axle mass, vehicle access, etc) and financial (for example, upfront government rebates to purchase a new low or zero-emission truck).
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Tony McMullan7 days agoNovember 29, 2024

The forces that keep Australia’s biggest roadtrains connected

We all benefit from increasingly long and heavy roadtrain combinations.
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Guest AuthorNovember 25, 2024, 12:41 pmNovember 25, 2024

Support essential for decarbonisation transition

As CEO of the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), I have the privilege of advocating for one of Australia’s most vital industries – freight and logistics – at a time of transformative change.
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Peter AndersonNovember 15, 2024, 3:57 pmNovember 29, 2024

Streamlining licencing without cutting corners

Businesses across the road transport industry are under pressure.
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Warren ClarkOctober 25, 2024, 2:00 pmOctober 25, 2024

Heavy Vehicle safety performance

There are two important ideas in this article.
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Peter HartOctober 25, 2024, 11:44 amOctober 25, 2024

VTA CEO and ARTIO National Secretary, Peter Anderson.

VTA brings safety message to regional Victoria

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has long championed the cause of road safety, advocating tirelessly for the interests and well-being of freight operators across Victoria.
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Peter AndersonSeptember 30, 2024, 5:55 pmSeptember 30, 2024

What is an eTrailer and can they reduce CO₂ emissions?

In this column last month I detailed why a range of low and zero emission technologies would be required by the road freight transport industry in Australia to meet the ambitious legislated targets to reduce the nations CO₂ emissions and reach net zero by 2050.
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Tony McMullanSeptember 30, 2024, 4:47 pmSeptember 30, 2024

The Isuzu Future of Trucking Report 2024: very useful information

Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) recently published a comprehensive report showcasing results from their second comprehensive survey of over 1,300 Australian stakeholders across the trucking and road transport sector.
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Guest AuthorSeptember 30, 2024, 3:46 pmSeptember 30, 2024

Tony McMullan, Truck Industry Council CEO.

A roadway to a sustainable transport future

In late May this year the Federal Government, via the Honourable Catherine King, Minister for Transport and the Honourable Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, jointly released the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap.
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Staff WriterAugust 27, 2024, 3:06 pmAugust 27, 2024

A fair and flexible Termination Code is essential

The road transport industry is a vital component of Australia’s economy, helping to ensure the continued operation of our nation’s supply chain.
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Guest AuthorAugust 27, 2024, 2:59 pmAugust 27, 2024