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Trucking industry customers must not make demands that would affect safety if there are delays due to Victoria’s COVID restrictions, NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto and ATA CEO Ben Maguire said today.
The trucking industry will continue its essential role of transporting Australia’s freight through the Victorian lockdown, Australian Trucking Association CEO Ben Maguire said today.
Governments and the trucking industry are making progress on resolving the issues around testing interstate truck drivers for COVID-19 but more action is needed, Australian Trucking Association Chair David Smith said today.
The NHVR has welcomed widespread industry support for a blueprint to support manufacturers and operators to incorporate the latest safety technology into new and existing heavy vehicles.
The ATA board was in crisis talks with the Deputy Prime Minister this morning following the collapse of an interstate agreement aimed at speeding the flow of freight.
Australia’s governments have failed their COVID-19 test after days of confusion about how to screen interstate truck drivers, Australian Trucking Association CEO Ben Maguire said today.
A transport driver who saved the life of a fellow truckie has been honoured as a Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian, after being tracked down on Facebook.
A project aimed at enhancing drawbar trailer safety is now underway, led by the Australian Trucking Association’s (ATA) Industry Technical Council (ITC).
The NHVR, ATA and its member associations have called on truck drivers to take a proactive approach to protecting themselves and the community to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The Australian Government’s extended Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme will support small and medium sized trucking businesses to keep operating through the COVID-19 crisis and invest in the future, Australian Trucking Association (ATA) Chair David Smith said today.