Australasian Transport News (ATN)

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Australasian Transport News

Operator licensing’s new look • This version still looks top-down, all stick/no carrot and in need thorough explaining

Dogs & Chains

TRIBUTES FLOW FOR JIM PEARSON SR • Jim Pearson Sr, respected industry figure and founder of the eponymous NSW trucking firm, is being remembered after his recent passing

Ron Crouch recognised with Australia Day OAM honour

FWC DECIDES AGAINST DISMISSAL CLAIMANT

TRUCK CABIN EXPLOSION SPARKS REFRIGERANT GAS WARNINGS

LINFOX AND DHL TO DISTRIBUTE VACCINE

EARNINGS IMPROVEMENT IN LINDSAY FIRST-HALF TRADING UPDATE

RIFL CONSTRUCTION KICKS OFF

Kemps Creek warehouse and distribution hub plans approved

QLD INLAND RAIL TRUCKWAY NEEDED

PATRICK CONTAINER WEIGHT VARIANCE FEE SPURS INDUSTRY CONCERN

NSW PORTS MOVES ON CONGESTION

Industry questions Port Botany road congestion safety plan

LITTLE WARNING OF PHVBS BURDEN

WA AWAITS FEDERAL APPROVAL FOR $14 MILLION TRUCK STOPS SPEND

LACK OF RESPECT SHOWN TO INDUSTRY VETERANS • Wage theft and exploitation rife among older drivers, writes Matt Whitnall, director, Truck Moves Australia

MCKELLAR TAKES OVER AS ATA CEO

BONE SWAPS MACK FOR VOLVO

FRAUENFELDER NEW HHTS CEO

NEW EXECUTIVE STRUCTURE FOR HINO

The gig economy controversy • Any creation of a class of hybrid worker must be avoided

ON THE MEND • Industry’s mental health custodians reveal how adversity has spurred a widespread response

Finding future leaders • Trucking will progress best by giving following generations the right backing

RIGHT TRUCK FOR THE JOB • The Fletcher family in Queensland’s central highlands region is happy to talk about the toughness and reliability of their UD trucks past and present. But went it came to needing a unit that wouldn’t struggle uphill, a 700hp Volvo was the obvious choice

Post-Covid challenges abound • After a year like no other, operators face uncertain and demanding conditions

KENWORTH MASTER CLASS • In a year like no other in living memory, Paccar Australia achieved far more in 2020 than simply endure a crisis decimating lives and livelihoods across the country. Paccar Australia chief Andrew Hadjikakou explains how Australia’s top truck maker quietly stamped its mastery on the heavy-duty market

NUMBERS TELL THE STORY

JUST AROUND THE CORNER • A stream of announcements about the new products that will be on display at this year’s highly anticipated Brisbane Truck Show will be coming soon

MACK ON THE MOVE • The covers are finally off Mack’s new Anthem and various versions are headlining a national ‘Evolution Tour’ alongside significantly upgraded Super-Liner and Trident models. While Anthem certainly won’t be all things to all people, it’s what the new model brings to the breed that has the bulldog brethren feeling pumped and positive. Here, we have Australia’s first test drive of the new truck

FUELLING FOSSIL-FREE • Volvo Trucks Australia’s 12-tonne FL Electric trucks have been unveiled and are beginning trials at Linfox for local delivery work

SAFETY SPEC-UP • Iveco has unveiled its new light-commercial Daily E6 van and cab chassis range in Australia

CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE IN JANUARY TRUCK SALES • PROMISING FIRST MONTH OF THE YEAR SEES ONLY MEDIUM DUTY LAGGING