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New National Road Freight Strategy Revealed

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National Land Freight Strategy According to the National Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, the new national land freight strategy will be the catalyst to a more “streamlined” and “integrated” transport system for the road freight industry. The new strategy was announced on Friday as a replacement to the old system which has been described as “fragmented”

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Campaign Calls For Unity Between Truckies and Other Road Users

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“Road to Respect” campaign in Victoria The launch of a new campaign in Victoria is aimed at creating awareness among drivers of the need to safely share the road with truckies. The name of the campaign is “Road to Respect” and will continue until the 4th of November this year. It will include an exhibition

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COR Update: Hume speed cameras to Resume

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(Photo: Victor Habbick / FreeDigitalPhotos.net) Speeding cameras fixed along the Hume Highway which were deactivated in 2010, were tested earlier this year, revealing over 19 000 speeding offences over a 2 month period. The cameras will once again be activated to detect instantaneous offences along the highway, catching even those drivers who slowed down when nearing

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Truckies Resort to Drug Driving to Combat Fatigue

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Drugs have become a problematic issue for the transport industry, with a number of truckies resorting to illegal narcotics as an energy booster and fatigue fighter. Truck drivers use drugs as stimulants for occupational reasons and this behaviour is relatively easily remedied. For example stopping at rest areas and taking power naps are an alternative

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Trucking Industry to Help Design Rest Stops

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Authorities have proposed an initiative between government and the trucking industry to help alleviate run-ins between trucks and recreational vehicles in rest areas. Rest areas are crucial for truck drivers to ensure they are not driving while fatigued but according to authorities heavy vehicle drivers and recreational vehicles of tourists are competing for the few

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Distribution of Responsibility

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While Chain of Responsibility legislature distributes responsibility across the board for members of the supply chain, many in the transport industry are unaware of their role and the responsibility they carry.  According to police statistics 228 people died during June 2010-June 2011 from 201 crashes involving heavy vehicles. However truck drivers are not solely responsible

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Truck Crashes Wreak Havoc on Our Roads

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Another terror crash has occurred recently, involving a truck, claiming the lives of a man and woman. This follows the incident earlier this week where a young father was crushed by a truck while waiting at a traffic light. These 2 crashes have highlighted the need for greater safety on our roads, especially where trucks

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Fuel Excise to Hamper Trucking Industry – Chain of Responsibility Alert

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The trucking industry is bracing itself for tough times ahead with the expected increase of 2.4 cents per litre as of 1 July. While trucks have been excluded from the carbon emission tax for the next few years, the fuel excise has the ability of crippling many smaller companies. An article in Fullyloaded.com.au has more:

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