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Leading with strength: Melissa Strong

Posted on Friday 20th, September 2019.

Melissa Strong has grown with the road transport industry over the last two decades. Her current role is Safety, People and Culture Manager at Lindsay Australia. Read More...
Port of Brisbane CEO proud of international sustainability recognition

Posted on Thursday 19th, September 2019.

Port of Brisbane has received four out of five stars on the globally recognised the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark survey. Read More...
Tiger Spider showcases 3D route assessment tech

Posted on Thursday 19th, September 2019.

Melbourne-based Performance-Based Standards engineering team, Tiger Spider, demonstrated its latest 3D route assessment software at a trade expo this week. Read More...
Barker Trailers receives regional accolade

Posted on Thursday 19th, September 2019.

Victorian trailer builder, Barker Trailers, has been recognised as the Business of the Year. Read More...
Critical tanker maintenance explored at Bulk Tanker Day

Posted on Wednesday 18th, September 2019.

At the recent Bulk Tanker Day held at the Brisbane Showgrounds, Dave Ingham from EPA NSW and Sean Alcock from transport company FBT Transwest enlightened delegates on essential tanker check lists and critical maintenance that must be adhered to for safe operation. Read More...
An outstanding show of support for mental health awareness: MaxiTRANS

Posted on Tuesday 17th, September 2019.

Trailer builder, MaxiTRANS, has raised over $19,000 for suicide prevention charity, R U OK?. Read More...
ARRB engages in DG study

Posted on Tuesday 17th, September 2019.

Transport for NSW has commissioned the Australian Road Research Board to undertake a Dangerous Goods movement study. Read More...
Coupling R55 and ADR validation: BPW Transpec

Posted on Monday 16th, September 2019.

BPW Transpec advises users and buyers of Ringfeder couplings and draw eyes that use of non-genuine or pirate components in the coupling or drawbar eye will invalidate the R55 and ADR certification. Read More...
Industry echoes positive mental health message: R U OK?

Posted on Friday 13th, September 2019.

Australia’s road transport industry, from truck and trailer manufacturers to freight businesses, have shown their support for the R U OK? initiative this week. Read More...
Pilbara road safety a top priority for WA Government

Posted on Thursday 12th, September 2019.

A new $6.7 million road train assembly area will be constructed at the intersection of Madigan Road and North West Coastal Highway, funded under round six of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. Read More...