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Transport Links
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Driver Training:
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Armstrong's Driver Education
ADE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the Office of Training and Tertiary Education (OTTE).
Armstrong's Driver Education P/L (ADE) is a VicRoads Accredited Heavy Vehicle, B-Double & Motorcycle Training and Testing centre, working under ATQF quality system, which is audited by VicRoads and OTTE.
Address: 356 Settlement Rd, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia.
Phone: 61 (3) 9464 6464. Fax: 61 (3) 9464 6466
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Transport Driver Training Australia
TDT Training Australia is Victorian Worksafe and VicRoads accredited to carry out Training and Testing. On completion of the assessment, Transport Driver Training are authorised to issue licences on behalf of the appropriate authority.
TDT Training Australia is also a Registered Training Organisation with the State Training Board that specialise in all areas of logistical training.
Address: 313 Hammond Rd, Dandenong 3175. VIC. Australia.
Ph: (03) 9791 6373
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Offices also in Bendigo & Shepparton. We offer training anywhere in Australia
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DECA
National Ph: 1300 365 400
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Ideal Truck Driver Training (Qld)
Toowoomba based Ideal Truck Driver Training provides quality hands-on, one to one training by Instructors having many years of professional driving experience.
With its fleet of professionally maintained late model trucks and trailers Ideal Truck Driver Training will enable you to obtain your license on equipment similar to what is currently used in the transport industry.
Phone: 07 4635 9562
Fax: 07 4635 4273
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TWU Branches:
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TWU - Vic/Tas Branch
Address:
52-56 Rouse Street,
Port Melbourne, Victoria. 3207. Australia
[Phone] 1300 727 614
[Fax] (03) 9646 1792
[Email] info@twu.asn.au
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TWU - NSW
Address: Quinn House
31 Cowper Street, Parramatta. NSW 2150. Australia
Mail: PO Box 47, Parramatta, 2124. NSW. Australia
Phone: 02 9912 0700. Fax: 02 9912 0728 or 02 9891 4953
Email: info@nsw.twu.com.au
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TWU Qld Branch
Phone: (07) 3890 3066. Fax: (07) 3890 1105
Toll-free: 1800 804 533
Email: info@twuqld.asn.au
Address: 11 Alexandra Place Murarrie QLD 4172. Australia
Mailing address: PO Box 452 Cannon Hill QLD 4170. Australia.
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TWU SA/NT
Adelaide:
Ph: (08) 8346-4177. Fax: (08) 8346- 6560
Address: 25 Chief Street, Brompton. SA. 5007. Australia.
Darwin:
Ph: (08) 8947-2194. Fax: (08) 8947-2217
Address: Roy Avery House
Unit 3, 63 Winnelli Road, Winnellie. NT.
Mail: P.O. Box 39721. Winnelli. NT. 0821. Australia.
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TWU - WA
Ph: 08 9328 7477 or
Freecall: 1800 657 477. Fax: 08 9227 8320.
Email: contact@twuwa.org.au
Address: 3rd Floor.
82 Beaufort St, Perth. 6000. Australia
Mail: PO Box 8497, Perth Business Centre.
Perth. 6849. Australia
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Industry Organisations:
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ATA
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) is the national body representing the Australian trucking industry.
The ATA provides public policy advocacy for trucking operations within Australia through research, lobbying and communication. The ATA's policy coverage embraces safety, taxes and charges, infrastructure, environmental and technical issues.
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NTC
We lead transport regulatory reform nationally to meet the needs of transport users and the broader community for safe, efficient and sustainable land transport.
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QTA
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) is the principal Trucking/Road Freight Industry Association in Queensland, with members servicing all sectors of the urban, regional and long distance freight industry.
Founded in 1907 as the Master Carriers Association of Queensland, the QTA actively represents members' interests and provides a wide range of member services on state.
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Spare
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Credit Unions - Transport Industry:
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IMCU
Industries Mutual Credit Union is your 'one stop financial shop'!
IMCU has been supporting Transport workers and their families for over 40 years!
Find everything you need at IMCU – loans, savings, investments, insurance, financial planning, even a free car buying service is available!
It pays to be an IMCU member, so become one now or for further information call the IMCU National Phone: 1300 655 116.
*Products issued by Industries Mutual Credit Union Limited. Before making decisions please read the product disclosure statement at the IMCU website.
Product terms and conditions are available upon application. Fees and charges may apply. Usual lending criteria applies.
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Magazines:
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Truckin' Life
Truckin' Life, the truckie's 'bible', is the top selling owner-driver magazine in Australia.
Many people have every single copy, from the first copy published in 1976. Covering the latest industry news, issues, truck model releases and ancillary equipment; journalists around the country cover the truck shows and write about spectacular trips and colourful characters.
Truckin' Life is read by over 54,000 people.
National Ph: 1300 656 933 (within Australia)
Fax: +61 3 9320 9065
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Truck Australia (Truck & Trailer)
Truck & Trailer Australia is the premier business magazine for fleet managers and trucking industry professionals. The bi-monthly publication covers local and international news, latest equipment tests, echnology, reform and management issues.
National Ph: 1300 656 933 (within Australia)
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Owner Driver
Owner-Driver was established in 1992 as a national newspaper 'Dedicated to the Success of the Person Behind the Wheel' - a purpose proudly printed on its front cover since the very first issue.
Its target is the people - male and female, big and small operators, long and short haulers, farmers, builders, taxi-truck drivers - who own or drive trucks and form the backbone of Australia's massive road transport sector.
Write To: Owner Driver.
PO Box 312, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. Australia
Telephone:(07) 3854 1286
Fax: (07) 3252 4829
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Diesel
DIESEL MAGAZINE is a bi-monthly magazine that has shaken up the Australian road transport magazine sector with a format of sharp news stories and bold feature articles on the diverse character of the Australian trucking market.
It presents the people and products of the Australian road transport industry in a style and format that is modern, informative and entertaining.
As of January 2006, Diesel also incorporated 'LOADED' a dedicated trailer, body, equipment and accessory magazine for fleets, small operators and owner-drivers.
'LOADED' recognises the vital role played by trailer and body suppliers to Australia’s road freight industry, providing coverage of issues that facilitate better road transport profitability.
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Australasian Transport News (ATN)
Australia’s premiere publication for fleet and multimodal managers within the transport industry, ATN provides readers with the latest news, analysis of business strategies (particularly e-commerce) and appraisals of trucks and equipment.
ATN covers all the major conferences to keep readers right up to date on the latest developments in the industry.
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Australasian Freight Logistics
Freight and transport logistics is the next frontier in the drive towards supply chain efficiency.
With freight users being squeezed on one side by customers demanding smaller, faster and more frequent deliveries and on the other by rising fuel costs, labour costs and infra-structure congestion, Australasian Freight Logistics magazine will show the way towards increasing speed, reducing cost and optimising efficiency in delivering goods to customers.
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Australasian Bus & Coach (ABC)
Australasian Bus & Coach is the leading bus and coach magazine in Australia and New Zealand. It is not only out every month with news, features, technical updates and the biggest bus and coach classifieds, it also has a vibrant website.
This multimedia approach is essential in drawing in the 'occasional' bus and coach buyers, such as schools, resorts, community groups and motorhomers.
ABC also publishes the annual Bus Directory, with the specs of all chassis and bodies available in this market.
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Tractor Pullers
AUSTRALIA'S HOME OF TRACTOR PULLING - QUAMBATOOK
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Truck Driver Awards:
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National Safe Driver Memorial Award
The "Convoy For Kids Inc and William 'John' Bond National Safe Driver of the Year Memorial Award", is in honour of a truck driver who lost his life on the road.
Convoy For Kids Inc present this annual award at Convoy For Kids Day on the 3rd Sunday in February each year.
All safe truck drivers can be nominated, and it is not about the number of Klms you have travelled. Only one truck driver (male or female) can win this prestigious award each year.
Convoy For Kids Inc began this award in 2004.
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Young Australian Truck Driver Award
This award is for young Australian truck drivers under 40 years old, and is very stringent.
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State Road Authorities:
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VIC Roads - Heavy Vehicle Updates
Information and News, including:
Logbooks and Driving Hours, Fatigue management,
Regulations and log book, Load Restraint, Commercial vehicle operations, Compliance and Accreditation, Routes and Permits, Registration and Licensing, and much more.
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SA Transport
As an Agency of the Government of South Australia, we are committed to providing a transport network that is safe, meets community expectations, makes a positive contribution to the economy and has minimal impact on the environment.
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Memorials and Memorial pages:
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Outback Roads Info:
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Transport SA
Includes Outback Roads Temporary Closures, Restrictions and Warnings Reports.
There is information for most states here.
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Ladies in Transport:
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Transport Women
Transport Women Australia Limited was formed by an enthusiastic group of women involved in various capacities in the Road Transport Industry.
These women shared a common view that women in all modes of the transport industry could benefit from a national independent organisation that focused on support of women and the concept of dealing with industry issues from the perspective of women.
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National Road Transport Hall of Fame:
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National Road Transport Hall of Fame
Dedicated to drivers and those in the industry who have had a significant impact on our Country through the Road Transport Industry.
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Australian Transport Safety Bureau:
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ATSB - Road Safety
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau's road safety activities include undertaking research projects to improve national road safety, research and statistical analysis, coordination of the National Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan, and publication of road fatality statistics.
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Bus Industry :
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Bus Industry Confederation
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