TruckSafe Celebrates New Accredited Member

September 17, 2021

TruckSafe welcomes newly accredited member – M L & J E Nitschke Pty Ltd M L & J E Nitschke Pty Ltd is a family-operated business in Greenock, South Australia which has been in the operation since 1912 and has a current fleet of 13 trucks. Their business incorporates a chaff mill facility, along with the transport […]

COVID Auditing Arrangements

August 24, 2021

The TruckSafe team understands that many of our members have been caught up in the struggle with COVID hotspots, lockdowns, and border restrictions. We want to help and ensure those with an upcoming TruckSafe audit have flexible, alternative options to complete this. With COVID continuing to affect parts of Australia, TruckSafe has implemented the following arrangements for […]

Temporary Changes to TruckSafe Driver Medical Requirements

August 13, 2021

A growing number of TruckSafe operators are finding that they are unable to schedule driver medicals, due to the tightening COVID restrictions across Australia. As a result, TruckSafe is putting in place a temporary change to our driver medical requirements. From today, 13 August 2021, a driver may continue to drive with an expired TruckSafe […]

SafeWork NSW Inspectors to Visit Transport Businesses

July 21, 2021

SafeWork NSW Inspectors to visit transport, logistics and warehousing businesses across NSW TruckSafe has just received the following notification from SafeWork NSW: As part of the NSW Government’s strategy to contain the current COVID outbreak, SafeWork NSW Inspectors will be visiting transport, logistics and warehousing businesses across NSW to focus on the compliance of the […]

Covid-19 Update – 21 July 2021

(Information in this update has been provided by LBRCA.) NEW SOUTH WALES UPDATE NSW entry declaration form mandatory for freight operators Testing mandatory for persons who have stayed in the Greater Sydney Area. LBRCA sought clarification yesterday of border entry and testing requirements for operators entering NSW with Transport for NSW.  We also raised our concerns with […]

COVID-19 Border Updates 20 July 2021

July 20, 2021

(Information in this update has been provided by LBRCA). NEW SOUTH WALES Advice for freight workers – flowchart Advice for freight workers – travelling for work NSW Entry Declaration form NSW freight COVID-19 testing locations VICTORIA In addition to previous advice provided under the Victorian Border Crossing Permit Directions (No. 22), all workers who enter Victoria […]

TruckSafe Celebrates New Accredited Member

July 16, 2021

TruckSafe welcomes new accredited member – MTAW Group MTAW Group is a privately owned and proud National Logistics business whom excel at Accreditations and OH&S Compliance. They are one of few logistics providers who specialise in all aspect of freight from high Consequence Dangerous Goods to HACCP food grade quality, whilst maintaining a fantastic and […]

Nominations Open for National Trucking Awards

July 15, 2021

Nominations for the National Trucking Industry Awards are now open, celebrating the inspiring achievements of Australian trucking’s most committed individuals and organisations. Recognising the professionalism and contribution of the industry, the National Trucking Industry Awards showcase outstanding ambassadors and passionate contributors. Nominations are now open in the following categories: Outstanding Contribution to the Trucking Industry  National Trucking Industry Woman […]

Request for TruckSafe Support for the 2021 Census

July 14, 2021

On Tuesday 10 August 2021, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will conduct the next five-yearly Census of Population and Housing (Census). The Census provides a snapshot of the nation. It collects vital information on the social, economic and housing characteristics of everyone in Australia on Census night. Community organisations, government and business all rely […]

Longstanding Members are Recognised at Brisbane Truck Show

June 21, 2021

Men’s Health Week

June 15, 2021

This week is Men’s Health Week, with the theme for 2021 being ‘Connecting for Men’s Health’. Attached are two posters with simple tips for checking in with others and staying connected. You can save these and share with your employees, workmates and network. You can also visit the following websites for more tools and information. […]

COVID Alert – New QLD Exposure Venues List

June 10, 2021

(Information in this update has been provided by the Queensland Trucking Association). Update about case identified in Queensland—9 June 2021 A Public Health Alert has been issued for parts of the Sunshine Coast, Goondiwindi, and Toowoomba in relation to this case. See the current list of exposure venues in Queensland and related health advice for anyone who has been to […]