VIC Business Restrictions

August 4, 2020

The Victorian Premier has made announcements on the business restrictions that will apply in Victoria during stage 4 restrictions. The Premier’s statement and the list of stage 4 business restrictions are attached. The following businesses are included on the list which can remain open: Road transport (passenger and freight) Transport support services Vehicle repair, servicing […]

Update: Details of Victorian Stage 4 Lockdown

August 3, 2020

The Victorian Government have released details of the stage 4 lockdown. Please see the following links to the announcements: Melbourne restrictions Regional restrictions

NSW COVID-19 Testing Update

July 31, 2020

As a result of effective lobbying from member associations and the ATA, TfNSW issued the clarification below at 5.56am this morning. The newsletter clarifies that testing every seven days is encouraged, but is not mandatory in NSW. The newsletter also confirms the advice from the Minister Toole’s office yesterday that freight workers in NSW who […]

Update on COVID Border Testing: Drivers Screened for COVID in NSW

July 30, 2020

Overnight, the office of the NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads confirmed that freight drivers in NSW who have been tested for COVID-19 are not required to self-isolate whilst awaiting these test results if asymptomatic. The confirmation is in this SMH story— https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/supply-chains-at-risk-amid-confusion-over-covid-19-tests-for-truck-drivers-20200729-p55gqn.html The announcement is relevant to NSW only. We will continue to […]

TruckSafe Member Shoobridge Transport Driver Honoured

July 28, 2020

The Australian Trucking Association and Bridgestone award Shoobridge Transport driver a Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian Award. The Bridgestone Bandag Highway Guardian not only helps shine light on the excellent people in the transport and logistics industry, it helps us tell people outside the industry about these great stories. Shoobridge Transport’s John Lee assisted at a […]

Vale Peter Williams

July 23, 2020

TruckSafe is today mourning the loss of TruckSafe auditor Peter Williams. A well-respected member of the trucking and auditing community, Peter worked closely with TruckSafe members as an auditor in NSW from 2008 – 2018, before taking a step back to receive treatment for liver cancer. Our sincerest condolences go to Peter’s family and friends, […]

Important Message from Gary Mahon, Queensland Trucking Association

July 16, 2020

The rumour mill has been circulating about that trucks are about to be stopped from entering Queensland at the border if they come from a declared hot spot.  THAT IS NOT RIGHT NOR AT ANY STAGE BEEN CONSIDERED. QTA is in regular contact with the Chief Health Officer.  Yes, there is always a continuing assessment […]

Changes to QLD Border Restrictions

July 9, 2020

With incredibly short notice we were advised of changes to Queensland’s Contact tracing Border requirements overnight which become effective from 12.01pm 10 July 2020.  We provide below key extracts of those changes and would like to make the following points: Border crossings by road freight in practical terms remains the same (free flowing); This entry contact […]

NSW/VIC/SA Border Updates

NSW / VIC Border Closure Transport for NSW is working hard to ensure certainty around operations for the freight industry and to keep the supply chain flowing through the temporary NSW/Victoria border closure. After reviewing the criteria for critical services permits yesterday, NSW will be creating an additional permit, to better support critical workers in […]

Breaking News NSW/VIC Border Closure Update

July 7, 2020

Based on the press conference today from the NSW Police and NSW Police Minister (currently underway), trucks will be ‘green lighted’ across the NSW/VIC border with a random sample to be inspected. Additionally: Roads/border crossings will be classified as tier A, B, or C crossings. Hume Highway is Tier A. NSW returning residents will need […]

Breaking News NSW/VIC Border Closure

July 6, 2020

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed that the NSW/Vic border will be closed. The closure will be enforced on the NSW side of the border. There will be an exemption system, with details to be announced later, possibly as early as 12 noon AEST when the NSW Premier is scheduled to hold a media conference. […]

New Requirements for Trucks Entering South Australia

July 1, 2020

From today, all heavy vehicle operators and drivers must apply online to enter South Australia. This replaces the existing Essential Traveller document, which will no longer be accepted. View the online application form here: https://www.police.sa.gov.au/online-services/cross-border-travel-application