Movin’ On

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We are moving to our new domain at etruck.com.au

It’s an opportunity to provide more of the same industry comment but with the bonus of more flexibility to develop the site and provide the Australian transport industry with an online resource it can use and a forum to discuss ideas.

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Where to for Scania?

The latest moves in the Volkswagen, Scania and MAN saga leaves the Swedish truck maker in an uncertain position. After the relative stability following the takeover of Scania by Volkswagen and the decision by the German carmaker to adopt a hands-off approach to the Swedish company the latest developments are posing questions without clear answers.

US truckies want to haul bigger loads

The transport industry in the USA is trying to catch up with something the rest of the world has been doing for many years. They have decided to to lobby hard to get an increase in the allowable GCM on the roads of the United States.

Greenhouse diesel price rise

The Garnaut Climate Change Review has recommended the price of diesel should rise by 5.4 cents per litre in 2010 as a result of the planned emissions trading scheme. But the Government plans to compensate the trucking industry for this initial price rise.

ATA NSW fatigue advice at Sydney Show

Staff from the New South Wales trucking industry’s peak body, ATA NSW, will be at the Sydney Truck Show to provide trucking operators with advice on the new fatigue laws.

Fuel Tax Credits eligibility tool

The ATO has developed a fuel tax credits eligibility tool to help potential clients assess their eligibility for fuel tax credits.

Lessons from the trucking strike

The failure of last week’s trucking strike is a tribute to the commonsense of Australia’s truck drivers, ATA Chairman Trevor Martyn said.

TCA Announces IAP Service Provider

Transport Certification Australia Limited (TCA), the company administering the Intelligent Access Program (IAP), has announced The Transtech Driven Partnership as an IAP Service Provider.

Centurion reaps high efficiency

Two Daysworth terminal tractors have made significant productivity improvements on the loading docks of Western Australia’s Centurion Transport.

Fuel tax credit extension

Trucking companies that operate other machinery such as bulldozers, cranes and backhoes will benefit from the extension of the fuel tax credits scheme on 1 July 2008.