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A fine day for Australia
Industry reeling from driver shortage • Many truck drivers have failed to return to the industry post-COVID as the driver apprenticeship scheme is yet to materialise
NatRoad takes aim at HVNL fine hike • Association’s CEO says recent penalty increases are a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator revenue raising exercise
DHL buys Glen Cameron Group • The international logistics group has boosted its Australian presence with the addition of 1000 Glen Cameron trucks and trailers
Qld to tackle industry pressures • The TWU is praising the Queensland government’s move to establish an independent transport body that protects traditional workers
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MACKS MADE IN HEAVEN • It was only the second running of the WA Mack Muster and Truck Show, but trucks and spectators turned out in droves at picturesque Quarry Farms, a venue normally reserved for weddings. Warren Aitken crossed the paddock to embrace the atmosphere
Costly consequences • Not responding to a Notice to Produce will lead to an unwanted court appearance and big fines
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? • Owners and operators of tipper and dog trailers working in the construction industry know how hard their rigs work and that hard-working gear needs proper scheduled maintenance to remain in safe and efficient working order
Transition of services • From August onwards, the NHVR will move towards building further consistency across the nation
Costly tug of law • Better get a lawyer? It’s often not worth it
NEW HORIZONS FOR PENSKE • Penske seems intent on an expansionist policy with the opening of its new Port of Brisbane service and sales centre offering a glimpse of what is to come for the brand, as Ben Dillon discovers
OUTLANDISH OUTLAW • Bushrangers were known to be operating around the Tamworth region in the 1800s and it seems the ‘Outlaws’ are still present today in the form of highly accessorised Mack Super-Liners. Warren Aitken tracks down the fourth member of the Outlaw gang
CHECK YOUR WEIGHTS THE RIGHT WAY • Ararat-based Molloy Bros Transport and Bulk Storage turn to Right Weigh and V-DAQ to boost its grain haulage operation
HELPING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS • Who is Ryno Insurance? Ryno is the insurance expert for trucks and enthusiast cars, going the extra mile to see its clients properly protected
ALEXANDRA’S BIG COMEBACK • Making up for three years of lost time due to COVID-19, up to 14,000 people flocked to the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show in Victoria on June 12. Attendees got to see the unveiling of the brand-new Kenworth K220, a retired 1987 model, loads of registered heavy vehicles and were treated to a variety of entertainment. Peter White reports
Road law inconsistency • NSW has never forgotten the rejection over Queensland being awarded the HVNL guernsey
Stronger together • The gig economy is threatening both the livelihood and safety of Australia’s owner-drivers
Singin’ the blues away • New music to ease those long hours on the road
Country Corner
Witchy Peterbilt wins big in US • Truck owners from around the US and Canada chase the Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar dream
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