Freight affects every Australian, every day, everywhere. Common goods purchased by Australians such as food, clothing, household appliances and medicine all need to be transported by freight operators. Read more
Owning positive improvements in mental health
Earlier this year, NTI’s National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) released its 2021 Major Accident Investigation Report. Read more
Safely delivering untapped heavy vehicle mass productivity
When I began my transport portfolio career as a graduate engineer, I was promptly informed that a heavy vehicle’s mass is a key consideration in the design and maintenance of our transport infrastructure networks. Read more
Mental wellbeing does not discriminate
Back in November 2016, our CEO Brad Banducci shared news with the company that was incredibly confronting. Read more
PBS: a certifier aspect
Performance-Based Standards (PBS) has been functioning since the beginning of 2010, initially under the National Transport Commission (NTC) and now the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read more
Using technology to shield our drivers, community
Within the road transport industry safety is a prominent concern and one that has been paid significant attention. Read more
Clearing the air over engine remapping
Safety on our roads is the NHVR’s number one priority. Read more
Loading zone shortage undermines COVID recovery
Transport operators and their peak representative groups for years have been confronted with the important issue of maintaining reliable and safe access for drivers to deliver and collect goods from customers, as a key element in keeping supply chains moving, shelves stocked and customers satisfied. Read more
Global parts shortages are impacting Australian truck sales
In my March column this year, I detailed that Australian new truck sales were tracking better than expected. Read more
ALC Technology Summit poised to be the industry event of the year
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) invites you to attend its long-awaited Technology Summit in Melbourne, Victoria, on Wednesday 30th June 2021. Read more