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Brighter days ahead

NHVR repeals Auswide prohibition notice • Auswide notice revoked after evidence of improvement to practices

Worksafe Victoria in reversing trailer fatality probe

Go ahead for Picton Road upgrade • Hume and Princes Highways blackspot link unlikely to be completed until 2024

Scania to miss Brisbane Truck Show • Scania says timing the issue as show organisers confirm demand for main floor space remains high

Thumbs up for electronic work diaries • A tech alternative to the old pen and paper system finally gets regulatory approval

Win for Brown & Hurley apprentice • Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia celebrates transport industry excellence at awards ceremony

Transport Women Australia announce 2020 scholarships

MACK TO SING SAFETY ANTHEM • It is looking ever more likely that Mack’s long-awaited Anthem will make its Australian debut in early 2021. Just as likely, it will be the first Mack to come with an advanced safety package as standard equipment and, if all goes to plan, the same safety systems will also become standard on the bulldog’s two biggest sellers, Super-Liner and Trident. Yet, safety is just one of several big benefits Anthem will belatedly bring to the kennel club. Steve Brooks reports

SHORT RUN, SWEET RIDE

Undisciplined drivers • It’s no secret that most motorists view trucks as a hindrance that get take up space on their highway

Driving and diabetes • Have you ever thought about what would happen if you had low blood glucose levels while driving?

Driving under pressure • The federal government is playing into the hands of the trucking industry’s top end of town

Gearing up for 2021 • The move to a new TruckRight Industry Vehicle is gaining momentum, with a few details to overcome

Work diary exemptions • There are circumstances where you can qualify for a work diary exemption permit. Here’s how

Festive sounds abound • Holiday albums to soothe those tough year blues

Country Corner

Prioritising access • Recommendations from the Productivity Commission’s Report on National Transport Reform

BEER AND BLING • Like a mobile billboard, it’s hard to miss Airlie Beach Hotel owner Michael McFee’s stunning Kenworth T909 B-double combo. It’s enough to whet the appetite for a schooner and parmigiana at the popular tourist destination. Warren Aitken writes

CASH FLOW TO FUEL YOUR BUSINESS AND KEEP YOU ON THE ROAD • It’s no secret that owner-drivers and transport operators are burdened with more everyday expenses and fixed costs than other businesses. Innovative funding options such as invoice finance can help operators generate immediate working capital and allow them to focus on their business needs and growth opportunities

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE AND YOU COULD WIN BIG! • HERE ARE THE 12 FINALISTS FOR THE 2020 VALVOLINE TRUCK OF THE YEAR

Dubbo bridge battle gains impetus • City bypass needed to reduce Newell heavy vehicle and motorist through traffic, says community group

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ON SHOW AT NATIONAL DIESEL DIRT & TURF • The Expo runs from April 9 to 11, 2021 at Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek

BRISBANE’S WEEK OF WEEKS • The 2021 Brisbane Truck...