A bi-monthly magazine and website, PowerTorque shakes up the Australian trucking magazine sector with a format of sharp news stories and bold feature articles.
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Freight productivity can help ease cost of living pressures, says WA peak body
bigrigs.com.au/2023/09/28/fr… – at Perth, Western Australia
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Day 1 of the NatRoad Conference was full of insights, master classes and networking events. 'With change, comes opportunity' and attendees have definitely talked about what the future holds for Australian road transport.
#NatRoad #roadtransport #truckingaustralia #truckies
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The fuel tax credit scheme provides relief to operators and drivers on razor-thin margins, while wealthy clients at the top of supply chains squeeze transport contracts to bolster their bottom line. TWU statement:
twu.com.au/press/halving-fue…
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NatRoad is calling on trucking operators to take part in an industry-wide survey, answering questions on the things that make it so difficult to run a viable trucking business today.
Take part here:
surveymonkey.com/r/SC2L3YB
#NatRoad #survey #haveyoursay #trucking #transport
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There are only four weeks left to apply for funding through the #NHVR Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
Apply today 👉 bit.ly/3p0DTLx
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Look at this Turnip. PK19VFP
Not my video. But I’ve been sent this to share.
M23 today. Good job the artic was empty and could stop in time.
That company is a huge airport transfer company. I hope they see this. Very unprofessional. @AddisonLeeCabs
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'🚛Without Trucks Australia Stops🚛' There is no better statement to consider today as the Great Northern Highway South of Broome re-opened this morning to freight trucks & high clearance 4WD's. Thanks to the Truckies. 📸 Richard Young Photography via rftte.com
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Check it or wreck it 😲
A well-maintained braking system with correctly adjusted brakes is essential in any situation, but particularly when making steep descents!
Before starting your journey, be sure to do a daily brake check ✅
See more here 👉 bit.ly/3CHyu3H
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I need some help 👇
What news topics provide PROVABLE examples of media bias?
I’m writing a policy that would hold journalists / media organisations to account for biased reporting that amounts to deceptive conduct, while not infringing on the notion of freedom of the press.
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From 15 January, road maintenance works will occur on the Princes Highway 🚧
There will be a partial road closure between Jamieson Av and Epsom Rd, with signed detours in place.
Please allow extra travel time. Click here for more information 👉 roadprojects.vic.gov.au/proj…
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Interview on ABC News 24 discussing the scale of freight disruption and the need for a National Strategy for making our Transport and Logistics chains more climate resilient.
fb.watch/hYF4833hWc/?mibexti… – at Perth, Western Australia
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In 1954 President Eisenhower set the machinery in motion for the mighty I network of highways in the USA. 69 years later we do not have ‘one’ all weather freight route around this country!
How do we make Australia’s freight transport network more resilient to extreme weather events? #climateemergency #kimberleyfloods
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🚧 A few major road projects will be conducted this Summer on Victorian roads.
Please plan your trip and follow directions of traffic control. For more information head to bit.ly/3jKBwNQ
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We need your help to tackle big issues for the heavy vehicle industry, like driver wellbeing 🚛
Funding from the @NHVR Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative could help bring your ideas to life.
Applications close 20 February 2023: bit.ly/ns22HVSI8
#roadsafety
ALT Two trucks underneath large carport with a man standing on top of the left truck
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🗣 Today we released the Performance Based Standards (PBS) 2.0 Discussion Paper that focuses on reducing costs for industry.
We know there is a lot to consider, so will be holding a series of webinars in early 2023 to provide feedback.
See more here 👉 nhvr.gov.au/pbs2-0
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It’s a tough job staying on top on repairing damage like potholes on NSW roads. Help report immediate issues at 131 700 or email [email protected].
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#NSW #australia #transport #trucking #trucks #truckie #freight #traffic #news #update #alert #notice #media #fyp
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A B-double carrying ammonium nitrate emulsion had a brake fire about 1000km east of Perth at Cosmo Newberry. Driver unhitched and drove away before the trailer exploded. kalminer.com.au/news/kalgoor…
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“Anthony Albanese will create a national stockpile of diesel exhaust fluid and pay Australian businesses to manufacture the product under a plan to avert a shortage of AdBlue that would cripple the trucking sector and put upward pressure on inflation.” theaustralian.com.au/nation/…