Trucking is a high-risk industry, as there are a lot of hazards ready to plague to drivers and other road users. While the rate of fatalities and injuries has significantly reduced over the past decade, the trucking industry is still…
The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) is an Australia-wide programme that recognises compliance of heavy vehicle operators with their statutory duties under road transport law, as well as exemplary safety and management practices. It is overseen by the National…
Long haul truck driving seems like a difficult job for most people. But for some of us, managing these large, heavy vehicles and life on the road is our specialty. So, if you are a novice long-haul-truckie, welcome to the…
Heavy duty trucks such as prime movers and semi-trailers, serve an important function allowing for the transport of goods and equipment that wouldn't be possible with smaller vehicles. While most people may not think about it, without semi- trailer drivers…
In order to understand which truck models you can drive with a car licence, we should first go through the different licence classes in Australia. Licences vary according to the class of vehicle in question. There are six main vehicle…
There is no day trip more indulgent than a day trip spent hopping between wineries, sampling all the delicious fare. In New South Wales, the Hunter Valley in the north-west is the first wine region to spring to mind when…
