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  THE ISSUE The TWU has been highly-critical of a 43 per cent reduction in the amount a truck driver can claim in expenses since a taxation determination issued on July 3 stated the reasonable amount a truck driver can claim for travel expenses without substantiation was to be reduced by...

The Andrews Labor Government have claimed that travel times have improved on Punt Road “by an average of 40-per-cent” since permanent 24/7 clearways were created two weeks ago. Previously, clearways only operated weekdays during peak hour on Punt Road – one of Melbourne’s most critical north-south city bypasses. The most significant improvements have...

Over 6,900 trucks across the Titan, Granite, Super-Liner, Metro-Liner and Trident ranges have been recalled by Volvo Group Australia over brake pedal issues. The defects, according to an ACCC notice, could render a trucks’ service brakes inoperable. The notice says: “Potential failure of the split pin, used to secure the...

TWUSUPER this week celebrates 30 years since becoming the first ever Australian super fund to be named in an industrial award. Many TWU members fought for many years to have employers contribute to employee superannuation accounts. And many thousands of TWU members are currently enjoying much happier retirements than they...

The Victorian Labor Government has announced that it is working on congestion-easing transport technology with industry partners. Two projects – under the Intelligent Transport System Transport Technology Grant Program – are aiming to reduce congestion, improve integration between different forms of transport and provide information to road users so they...

Independent research findings released yesterday show many young workers are not being paid correctly, receive no training and have a lack of career progression. TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) Secretary John Berger said the data was of major concern in that a whole generation of younger workers were being conditioned to accept being treated poorly...

TWU members are reminded that freeway works will close a section of the Tullamarine Freeway on Saturday night (27 August) until Sunday morning (28 August). If you’re likely to be out on the road Saturday night (27 August)  or Sunday morning (28 August), be sure to plan ahead, particularly if...

TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) Secretary John Berger was on-hand this week to address the latest group of health and safety representatives to undertake training at TWU HQ. John thanked the attendees and told them that the Union is only the stronger because of active members in yards willing to step up...

A new speed trial that will see trucks travel at 90km/h along a 10km section of the Monash Freeway commenced today. The trial will run for 18 months between Huntingdale Road and Jacksons Road. From today, motorists along this stretch of road are asked to pay attention to the new signs in...