8 easy ways MC truck drivers can manage stress and fatigue on the road
While working in the trucking industry can be stressful, working as an MC truck driver can be particularly challenging. Having a Multi-Combination (MC) class heavy vehicle licence in Victoria means that you can drive any heavy combination unit (any motor vehicle or a combination of vehicles other than a motorcycle). As an MC truck driver, you can expect to transport […]
Truck drivers need to get serious about superannuation
There’s no doubt that the world of superannuation can be labyrinth of confusing terms, different funds and changing rules that many of us would rather avoid. The complexity is often greater for contract workers with fluctuating hours, such as truck drivers. Yet the consequences of not investing in your super are too big to ignore. […]
Major Road Projects Underway in Victoria: What they mean for Truck Drivers
It goes without saying that there are many unavoidable factors affecting truck drivers today; harsh unpredictable weather conditions, poor maintenance of trucks, unreasonable deadlines and poor roads. Nevertheless, one delay can potentially be avoided with little preparation at all – road works. In an attempt to help our clients and employees find the clearest route […]
The Emergence of Automation: What Does This Mean for You?
What was once fiction is now reality. The previously fictitious is affecting the real life industry in the form of automated driving – an innovation expected to change the world. The big question in the transportation, logistics and manufacturing industry is, what does this mean for us? What we’ve seen so far Automated Guided Vehicles […]
A Great CV is Crucial. Regardless of Industry.
Gone are the days when reputation would be enough to secure job security and mobility. Nowadays, industries like transportation, logistics and manufacturing are far more competitive. For candidates to stand out from a similarly qualified crowd, they need a stellar CV that’s been personalised for the job at hand. Here, we highlight the importance of […]
Ten Safety Tips for Truckies that Could Save Your Life
Over the past decade the number of fatal road accidents involving heavy vehicles on Australian roads have decreased by almost 25%, while the number of heavy (and other) vehicles using our roads has increased significantly. While it is up to Government and business to manage the OH&S initiatives that provide the foundations for a safer […]