Road Freight
Road Freight Sector
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- Queensland’s freight task is rising rapidly with an 89% increase predicted by 2026 (TMR, 2016).
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- The road freight industry generated approximately $3.2 billion in revenue in the same year (IBISWorld, 2015).
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- The freight network comprises of 13, 600 km of road (TMR, 2016).
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- 149, 381 people employed within the road freight sector in Australia (IBISWorld, 2016).
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- Road freight in Australia specialises in delivering time-sensitive / perishable commodities such fresh fruit and groceries, consumer goods and construction material. Road competes with rail in moving bulk commodities over longer distances (NTC, 2016).
COVID-19: Transport industry updates
- Read about the Queensland Government’s relief package to support transport operators including regional air, bus, ferry, heavy vehicle and personalised transport services.
- Read about Queensland state border access restrictions, including how to apply for an entry pass. Read the Chief Health Officer directive on border closures for more information.
- View information on changes to transport and motoring services.
- Stay up to date with the road network conditions.
- Find workplace resources for the road freight industry from Safe Work Australia.
- Read about the Infection Control Training Fund available to support the re-opening of customer-facing businesses, including transport and logistics.
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Latest Road Freight News
Electric Heavy Vehicle Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
Closing Friday 8 April 2022. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Electric Heavy Vehicle Project has considered all stakeholder feedback and released final draft training materials. This includes one updated qualification and two new Units of Competency...
Mobile Crane Operations Project Update – draft materials available for comment
Closing Tuesday 26 April 2022. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Mobile Crane Operations Project, has released draft training materials and is inviting feedback. The Certificate III and Certificate IV in Mobile Crane Operations and associated Units...
Extended transition period approved for 10 High-Risk Work Licence crane units
In December 2021, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) notified stakeholders of a decision to shorten the transition period for 9 High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) crane units of competency to 28 February 2022. This decision was made based on the available...