We understand many truckies, forkies, allocators and trucking operators will be working at Xmas and the New Year during this peak season so we hope that you get some opportunity to spend time with your family and friends.
A message from our CEO
Road Freight NSW has advocated for our membership this year in what could be characterised as a tough year with a lot of proposed changes and significant and sustained costs to the industryÂ
This year Road Freight NSW has advocated on a number of issues with the NSW government including:
- Over Height Trucks in Tunnels report – Industry working with government to deliver solutions.
- Advocacy regarding heavy vehicle signage and information for new tunnels.
- Advocacy against the NSW Freight Reform PBLIS Directives.
- Advocacy with regards to new Sydney infrastructure.
- Consistent and correct advice on new and significant IR legislation.
- Tolling Reform by way of a reduced truck multiplier and cash back to operators and a independent toll regulator
- Roll out of projects for road repair particularly in rural and regional areas.
- Speed limit increase from 80km to 90km/hr implemented for Sydney’s Westconnex.
- Icare insurance premiums.
This year we participated in NSW Inquiries and taskforces including but not limited to:
During the year we made public comment on many aspects on behalf of the NSW freight industry including but not limited to:
Best regards
Simon O’Hara
CEO | Road Freight NSW
