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Check Your Route Before You Start Your Journey | Conditions of Operation Database for QLD
All oversize overmass heavy vehicles/combinations travelling on state-controlled roads in Queensland must comply with the Conditions of Operation Database.
Australia’s Fuel Security Will Not be Funded by Road Users
The Australian Government has announced a fuel security package to support domestic refining capability and increase Australia’s fuel security, and it will not be funded through a fuel levy.
Reduction in Speed Limits for Safer Level Crossings
Transport for NSW has announced that speed limits have been reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h at level crossings controlled by boom gates and flashing lights to lower the risk of collisions.
Aussie Families Pay More as Port Charges Rise 325% in Four Years
The average cost of unloading a container from a ship onto a truck on the eastern seaboard has soared more than 300 percent in four years and Australian families are paying the price.
Bridge and Culvert Restrictions Updated
There have been changes to the QLD Class 1 oversize and overmass load carrying vehicle bridge and culvert restrictions map.
Media Release: Budget Delivers but Reform Agenda Needs to Pick Up Pace
The Federal Government’s billion dollar Budget boosts to infrastructure and small business are welcome but a range of fundamental trucking industry issues remain unaddressed.
NatRoad Media Release: Queensland Government Reinstates Delivery Curfews Despite Calls for Permanent Removal
NatRoad is calling on the Queensland Government to extend the lifting of delivery curfews.
Reminder | Mount Isa | Barkly Highway | Sir James Foots Bridge Leichhardt River | Temporary wide load restrictions
From Wednesday 12 May until Sunday 30 May 2021, temporary wide load restrictions will be in place on the Sir James Foots Bridge, Leichhardt River on the Barkly Highway at Mount Isa while resurfacing w...
Do you know a great truckie who deserves recognition?
NatRoad is calling for nominations for the NatRoad Awards, proudly sponsored by NTI, to be awarded at the NatRoad Conference Gala Dinner on 21 August 2021.
ACTU Pushing for Unrealistic 3.5% Minimum Wage Increase
NatRoad’s view is that the minimum wage increase should be discounted to take into account the rise in the superannuation guarantee.