NEWS & MEDIA
Devious Theft of Wages
Industry lobby groups are campaigning for drivers to be moved to part-time roles and a loss of full entitlements. Read More »
PHOTOS & VIDEO OF TRUCK DRIVER PROTESTS AGAINST ALDI OVER SAFETY & FREE SPEECH
Hundreds of truck drivers and their supporters angry at Aldi’s refusal to address safety concerns have protested in major capitals today (28 February 2018). Read More »
ALDI IN COURT IN ATTEMPT TO SILENCE TRUCK DRIVERS
Aldi is today back in the Federal Court attempting to silence truck drivers and stop them from protesting and speaking out about safety in the wealthy retailer’s supply chain. Read More »
SHOCKING NUMBER OF TRUCKING BREACHES REVEALS ABSENCE OF POLICY & REGULATION
The Transport Workers’ Union has criticised a gaping lack of regulation and policy after police issued over 2,000 truck defect notices yesterday in the largest ever inspection operation. Read More »
HORROR CRASHES & $468K DRIVER WAGE THEFT CASE CONFIRM CRISIS IN TRUCKING: TWU
Three horrific crashes and a $468,000 wage theft case confirm that the transport industry is in crisis, the Transport Workers’ Union has warned. Read More »
TRUCK CRASH DEATHS OUT OF CONTROL, NEW DATA SHOWS
The Federal Government’s abolition of a road safety watchdog in April 2016 has been followed a huge spike in truck crash deaths, with major increases recorded on roads in NSW and among truck drivers. Read More »
NSW Truck Deaths Increase by 86 Per Cent in 12 Months
NSW truck deaths have increased by more than 86 per cent in 12 months, as police report increased heavy vehicle traffic connected to major construction projects. Read More »
Truckies Honour Crash Victims in Christmas Memorial
TRUCK drivers and supporters held a memorial in Sydney today to highlight the increased number of deaths from truck crashes this year. Read More »
TRUCK DRIVERS HOLD CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL TO VICTIMS OF TRUCK CRASHES
Truck drivers and supporters held a memorial in Sydney today to highlight the increased number of deaths from truck crashes this year. The event was attended by Federal Labor Employment spokesman Brendan O’Connor who condemned the Government over its inaction on the carnage. Read More »
WIN News: Tip Top Drivers Demand Action on Safety & Exploitation
(WIN Canberra News, 6 Dec 2017) Exploited owner drivers working for bread manufacturer Tip Top are in Canberra today demanding that the Federal Government reinstate legislation that dealt exploitation and safety risks in transport supply chains. Read More »
