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Change in the air
Truck owner moved by award win • Denis Thompson has taken out this year’s ATA Professional Driver of the Year after spending 52 years behind the wheel
Calls for trucking reform under Labor • Key stakeholders seek a new regulatory body to address deadly pressure on the road transport industry
Sydney’s costly tolls under review • The NSW state opposition seeks to amend the current toll system’s pricing scheme as NatRoad says industry is sick of being “tolled to death”
NSW services transferred to NHVR • NHVR to relieve NSW of some regulatory functions as the state’s inspectors transition to become NHVR officers from August 1
Funding sought for traumatised truckies • Western Roads Federation and NT Road Transport Association say the federal government must fund first-on-scene training for truck drivers
Trucks banned from Maribyrnong • Mayor denies “anti-truckies” stance but cites concerns over residents’ health and wellbeing
BALANCING ACT • As part of ongoing work to help improve the lives of truck drivers across Australia, a survey was undertaken to truly understand the physical and mental pressures truckies have to manage on a daily basis. Cat Fitzpatrick speaks with Dr Caryn van Vreden from Monash University to hear why greater research into different aspects of truckie health is necessary
Taking a load off • Diet, exercise and reducing stress can go a long way to lessening your expanding waistline
LIVIN’ THE TRUCKIN’ LIFESTYLE • It’s said that everything’s bigger over in the US of A. And that’s certainly the case with Robyn Newman’s 5700XE Western Star, a super-sized home far away from home that would give Australian authorities heart palpitations. Warren Aitken catches up with the long-haul trucker from Arizona during a recent visit to the US
DEALING IN STEEL • Moore Trailers, one of the most recognisable road transport trailer brands in Australia, has battled COVID repercussions during the past couple of years. Despite setbacks, however, the company is continuing with its expansion plans, which will see it increase the output of its steel-based products. Greg Bush reports
Turning the tide • The gig tsunami is coming – we need to reach higher ground now
The damage done • The pain caused by the road authorities often extends beyond dollars and cents
Flawed argument • Safety strategy’s worthy goals need pursuing as does the need for more heavy vehicle rest areas
The forgotten sector • The Trucking Australia conference was a worthwhile experience but questions remain unanswered
RAISING THE BAR • Andrew Hickey has tried his hand at various vocations and a variety of truck brands before ultimately settling on his dream truck – a Kenworth C509. And, just quietly, Andrew is over the moon since trading in his two Macks for his new, customised rig. Warren Aitken writes
Honest evaluations • Our transport industry associations are hiding behind a veil of political correctness
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Unlocking key routes • The Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project will strengthen Australia’s road network
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