7 Tips: Cutting Costs for Truck Fleet Owners | See Results
Cutting Costs for truck fleet owners is a constant challenge. With the Australian Transport Industry being as unpredictable as ever, fleet owners and operations managers are looking from left to right, trying to find ways in which they can save, and cut costs. Every dollar saved can directly impact your …
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WA’s Rail Freight Strategy Takes Major Step Forward with Kenwick Terminal
The newly completed Kenwick Intermodal Freight Terminal marks a significant milestone in Western Australia’s push to move more freight by rail. Announced by WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti, this $25 million project, funded in part by federal and state governments, aims to reduce the state’s reliance on road transport. The …
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Common Mistakes in Load Restraint and How to Avoid Them
Common mistakes in load restraint include: underestimating the importance of friction, incorrect use of tie-down lashings, the failure to stabilise tall loads, neglecing regular checks and using damaged or inadequate equipment. Unfortunately, even experienced transport operators can make mistakes that compromise the security of their loads, endanger road users, and …
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Qube Expands in WA with $119M Acquisition of Colemans Transport
Qube has officially acquired Colemans, a leading Western Australian transport, logistics, and storage business, for approximately $119 million. The deal, finalised on 21 August 2024, was funded through Qube’s available undrawn debt facilities. Colemans specialises in the Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate (SSAN) supply chain, with assets including high-security storage sheds …
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Australian Freight Industry Overview
The Australian Freight Industry is all around us. As you are driving along in your SUV down the highway, you are surrounded by trucks. You overtake a b-double and you might think to yourself ‘that’s a big truck’. And yes, while it is a big truck, it is just one …
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Gympie Bypass Set to Open in October, Marking End of 15-Year Highway Upgrade
The long-awaited Gympie Bypass is set to open in October 2024, marking the completion of a 15-year, $2.549 billion project to upgrade the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Curra. This 26-kilometre, four-lane highway will improve safety, flood resilience, and capacity for motorists traveling through the Gympie region. Federal Assistant Minister …
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Load Restraint Best Practices: Industry-Specific Tips for Safety and Compliance
Load restraint best practices are essential for ensuring safety, preventing accidents, and protecting cargo during transportation. While general principles apply across industries, specific requirements and challenges vary. This comprehensive guide provides industry-specific tips to help you secure your loads effectively. Understanding the Importance of Load Restraint Before diving into industry-specific …
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4 Fuel Efficiency Tips for Truck Drivers: Save Money, Boost Profits
Fuel costs are a major expense for any truck driver. Every dollar saved is a dollar earned. There are many ways in which you can save money, especially in this economic climate. Here are our fuel efficiency tips for truck drivers and fleet owners to get better fuel economy in …
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New Real-Time Scanning Technology Prevents Over-height Truck Incidents in Sydney
State-of-the-art sensor technology is now scanning trucks in real time, giving drivers the opportunity to adjust their loads or replan their routes before causing over-height incidents on Sydney’s road network. The six-month trial involves trucks taller than four metres being scanned as they pass under the sensor, with height and …
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10 Essential Tips for Truck Drivers to Stay Awake on the Road
How do truck drivers stay awake on the road? Driving for hours isn’t easy. Everyone has their own tried and true tips and tricks that keep them going. It’s also important to know if you are suited for overnight driving – some people just aren’t. As we all know, long …
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How to Enhance your Supply Chain Management: Transport Companies
Efficient supply chain management is crucial for transport companies to stay competitive and meet customer demands. By adopting advanced strategies and leveraging technology, transport companies can significantly enhance their supply chain management and operations. Here’s how: 1. Implement Advanced Technology Utilise telematics and GPS tracking to monitor fleet locations in …
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West Gate Tunnel Reaches Key Construction Milestone
Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the entire road surface on a series of critical connections. The project, aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure, saw crews laying the final concrete road surfaces on bridges and elevated roads that will soon connect the …
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Tegral’s Small and Mighty Strap Angle
Are you tired of cutting down pallet angles? Don’t you just wish that there was something that perfectly fit your ratchet straps and adapted to the shape of the load? We know these struggles as well as anyone, and that’s why we created the Strap Angle. This small but mighty …
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WA Changes Signage Requirements to indicate Road Train Length
Beginning 1 July, Western Australia will pioneer new pictorial length signage on road trains to enhance road safety. This initiative aims to provide clearer visual cues to other road users, helping them better gauge the length of the road trains in front of them. By knowing the size of these …
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NSW Implements Seatbelt Detection with Speed Cameras from July 1
New South Wales has introduced a significant road safety measure with speed cameras now enforcing seatbelt laws as of July 1. Drivers and passengers caught without a seatbelt will face fines up to $410 and a minimum of three demerit points. This new regulation is being enforced by existing mobile …
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