The government today announced the rollout of approved Electronic Work Diaries (EWD) into the heavy vehicle driver workforce from December 1.
An EWD is an electronic recording system, approved by the NHVR, used to record the work and rest times of a driver as a voluntary alternative to the Written Work Diary. Their primary use is for heavy vehicle drivers to manage their fatigue.
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) applauded Teletrac Navman...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) said today that the announcement of a road user charge for electric vehicles by the South Australian Government in its 2020-21 Budget has amplified the need for a transparent national approach to the design and implementation of any charge.
The South Australian Government has announced the expenditure of $18.3 million over four years to...
The government today announced funding of $44 million to fund upgrade of Picton Road. This milestone is a major achievement for the supply chain industry as it continues to work with government for better infrastructure and freight corridor planning.
“We are thrilled to see this commitment to better infrastructure for our industry with assurance to timelines and budget,” says Kirk...
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) today welcomed the publication of the Productivity Commission’s report on National Transport Regulatory Reform.
The Commission made a number of recommendations, including those which encourage:• the removal of the remaining ‘derogations’ (differences) between state and territory laws and the National Heavy Vehicle Law (the HVNL) and the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL);• the development of a tiered system of heavy vehicle regulation,...