More cameras aim to improve road safety
Driver safety is expected to improve on Victoria's roads following the roll out of new automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras to five sites across the state's major freight networks.
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Toyota bus coasts into Australia
Toyota has revamped its Coaster bus line-up. The new model is stronger, safer, more comfortable and better equipped and includes refreshed exterior and interior designs. Safety was a priority, Toyota says.
Hino to reward dealerships for customer satisfaction
For the first time, Hino dealerships will vie for a Customer Satisfaction Award at the Hino Dealer of the Year awards in Sydney on April 22.
Trucking businesses need to be ready for changes
Changes are coming to the chain of responsibility in 2018, and everyone needs to be prepared, TruckSafe general manager Justin Fleming says. He told the NatRoad regional trucking summit in Toowoomba the importance of being aware and being ready.
Scania introducing Apple CarPlay
Scania is adding Apple CarPlay to the new generation truck’s infotainment system, allowing for safe access to all the functionality of iPhones by mirroring them seamlessly. Scania is among the first in the industry to offer Apple CarPlay in heavy trucks.
Komatsu acquiring mining specialist Joy Global
Komatsu America, a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., has completed its acquisition of mining equipment specialist Joy Global Inc. Retaining its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Joy Global Inc. will be renamed Komatsu Mining Corp. and operate as a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd.
Tide rises on insurance premiums in flood hit regions
Australia’s peak body representing the insurance industry defends reports of “prohibitively expensive” insurance premiums of up to $30,000 a year in flood-hit parts of northern New South Wales.
RFNSW questions DP World Australia’s infrastructure surcharge defence
Road Freight NSW has questioned DP World Australia’s (DPWA) defence of its infrastructure surcharge.
$40 million road upgrade for Victoria
Roads across south-west Victoria’s Green Triangle region are being made safer for drivers through a $40 million upgrade program.
New head office on way for Isuzu Australia
Construction starts soon on a new Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) head office in Australia’s trucking heartland –Truganina. It’s in the core of Melbourne’s western transport corridor, on the corner of Doherty’s Road and Foundation Road.