North American transport powerhouse Schneider National announced today the company, through certain wholly owned subsidiaries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cowan Systems, LLC and affiliated entities.
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NHVR calls for HVSI project submissions
In collaboration with the Federal Government, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced $4.2 million will be dedicated to industry-led road safety projects, available through round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
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WA releases new RAV warning sign options for heavy vehicles
Following a meeting with the recently-formed Heavy Vehicle Road Signage Reference Group (HVRSRG), the Western Australian government has issued new Restricted Access Vehicle (RAV) warning sign options for heavy vehicles.
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Heavy vehicle reform a failure unless penalties are reduced: NatRoad
Federal, state and territory transport ministers must reduce unfair heavy vehicle fines, which don’t improve safety outcomes or admit that six years of reviewing the Heavy Vehicle National Law have been a failure.
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VTA announces new president
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced the election of Dennis Ryan as President and re-elected Cameron Murphy as Vice-president at its 122nd Annual General Meeting.
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New heavy vehicle group to reform industry licencing and training
The Heavy Vehicle Licencing and Employment Pathways working group has been formed to establish an alternate process for licencing drivers and workers, as well as new training structures, in the heavy vehicle sector.
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Brown and Hurley appoint new CEO
Brown and Hurley have announced Ryan O’Doherty as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Sadleirs takes delivery of multiple 510hp MAN prime movers
Freight specialist Sadleirs has taken delivery of four new Euro 6-compliant MAN TGS 26.510s.
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Cost of Transition panel prompts animated discussion
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA)’s Alternative Fuel Summit on 19 November united industry leaders to discuss decarbonisation in Australia’s freight industry.
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Volvo trucks pass latest NCAP tests with flying colours
The European consumer test organisation Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks.
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