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Why UV-Stabilised Load Restraint Gear Matters

If you’re running trucks in Australia, you’re operating under some of the harshest UV conditions on the planet. Between blazing summers, long-haul days, and constant outdoor exposure, your load restraint equipment takes a beating, often faster than operators realise. When straps, DG labels, pallet angles, or other restraint gear degrade …

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Six New Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas Announced for NSW & WA

Truckies travelling through New South Wales and Western Australia will soon have more safe places to rest, with six new projects funded under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative. The Australian Government has committed $140 million over 10 years to upgrade heavy vehicle rest areas across the country. This …

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Steel Transport: What Gear You Need When Starting Out

When you’re setting up for steel transport, getting the right equipment isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about safety, compliance, and protecting your reputation. Steel freight comes with some of the toughest load-restraint challenges in the transport industry. Heavy, sharp, round, and sometimes oily loads mean your restraint setup needs to …

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Fragile Transport – Glass, Panels and Fragile Freight: Load Restraint Without Damage

Glass, Panels and Fragile Freight: Load Restraint Without Damage When you’re hauling glazed panels, sheet glass or other fragile freight, your biggest concern isn’t just “will it stay on the truck?”, it’s “will it arrive unmarked, unscratched and safe to deliver?” In other words, the stakes are double: load restraint …

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Trailer Types & Trailer Bodies in Australian Trucking

Making Sense of Australia’s Trailer Setups: From Semis to Triples In Australia, the trailer setup behind a truck tells you a lot, not just what it’s carrying, but how far it’s travelling and what roads it can legally access. Whether it’s a single semi hauling freight between capital cities or …

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Australia’s Road Tech Strategy Sets Course for a Connected Future

Australia has unveiled its National Road Transport Technology Strategy and 2024–27 Action Plan, setting a clear direction for safer, smarter, and more sustainable transport. The initiative focuses on using automation, data, and connectivity to modernise how people and goods move across the country. Replacing the previous 2020–23 framework, the strategy …

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The State of the Australian Trucking Industry 2025–26: Challenges, Opportunities & What’s Ahead

If you run trucks, or supply those who do, you’ve probably felt the pinch in 2025. Costs are shifting, rules are tightening, and customer expectations keep climbing. The good news: there are tangible levers operators can pull to stay ahead in 2026. Here’s a clear-eyed view of where we are …

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Congestion Relief Begins for the Central Coast: Gosford Bypass work begins

Work has officially begun on the first stage of the $40 million Gosford Bypass upgrade, marking another major step in easing traffic congestion across the Central Coast. The NSW Government has now invested more than $294 million in local road improvements, with the latest project set to benefit around 30,000 …

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How to Check If Your Load Restraint Setup Is Compliant

Before you hit the road, a five-minute check could save your load – and your wallet. When it comes to transport safety, compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about ensuring that every strap, chain, and piece of equipment is rated, in good condition, and capable of withstanding the forces …

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How To Reduce Tampering and Cargo Theft: Plastic Strip Seals

In the transport industry, every link in the supply chain counts, from the moment freight leaves the depot to when it’s signed off at delivery. Yet one of the biggest ongoing risks for operators across Australia remains cargo tampering and theft. While it’s tempting to think “it won’t happen to …

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Lashing Capacity vs Working Load Limit: Understanding the Numbers on Your Equipment Tags

Lashing Capacity vs Working Load Limit: Understanding the Numbers on Your Equipment Tags When it comes to load restraint, numbers matter. The figures stamped on a strap’s buckle or a chain’s tag aren’t there for decoration, they tell you how much force the equipment can safely handle. Misunderstanding them can …

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Amazon expands logistics network with new Western Sydney hub

Amazon Australia has launched a new logistics facility in Chullora, Western Sydney, boosting its capacity to handle up to 50,000 packages per day. The Chullora site is designed to speed up deliveries across Sydney while generating operational roles and flexible work options for locals. Open ahead of the peak shopping …

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Toll-Free Melbourne CBD Bypass Set to Open in October

A major new bypass linking West Melbourne to the southern CBD is scheduled to open on October 27 as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project. The Wurundjeri Way extension is Melbourne’s first new CBD bypass in 25 years. It creates a direct elevated connection from Dynon Road to the …

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15 Handy Things Every Truckie Should Pack for the Road

Whether you’ve been hauling for decades or are just clocking up your first long runs, every truckie knows the same truth: it pays to be prepared. The cab is your office, lunchroom, and toolbox all rolled into one. Having the right gear on hand can turn a tough day into …

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NSW Transport Minister Outlines Freight Reforms and Industry Support

At the recent Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) conference in Sydney, NSW Transport Minister John Graham outlined key initiatives aimed at boosting the state’s freight sector. Speaking to industry representatives, Graham highlighted reforms to shipping and logistics, toll relief, and long-delayed rest area projects. The minister emphasised the state’s freight review, …

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