Volume 42, Issue 41, 18 March 2022

• QTA Annual General Meeting - 12 April 2022
• In the News
• Act Now to help solve the long term driver shortage
• Government Media Releases
• REMINDER: Webinar - How to attract the right people to your job ads, 25/3/22
• Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd Appoint New CEO
• Port of Brisbane - interruption to traffic (21-24 March)
• Increased risk of Cyber Threat
• Free Comprehensive Reviews of Business Financials and Structures
• Unlock and Reconnect at Trucking Australia 2022

• Short Business Resilience Courses - Enrol Now

• ATO Small Business News

• Safe Work and Return to Work Awards - Entries Now Open
• WQ: Width Restrictions - Landsborough Highway (Gilliat River Bridge and McKinlay River Bridge)
• SWQ: Carnarvon Highway - Pull Over Area (Roma - Injune)
• SWQ: Cambooya - Emu Creek Bridge Load Limit, Toowoomba-Karara Road
• Bridge and Culvert Restrictions updated
• Sandy Creek Bridge Closure, 19 March 2022
• BP Plus - Have you linked your Qantas Rewards to your account?

Members and guests are hereby advised that the forty-sixth Annual General Meeting of the Queensland Trucking Association will take place Online via Zoom on Tuesday, 12 April 2022 from 5:00pm to approximately 6:30pm.

 

Nominations called for Board of Directors 

Nominations are called for the Board of Directors of the QTA for the 2022 year.  To nominate for the QTA Board of Directors for the 2022 year, please DOWNLOAD a copy of the full Notice of Meeting and return the completed form no later than Tuesday, 5 April 2022.

 

Register your participation 

Click here to Register your participation in advance for this Online Zoom meeting.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

Any member unable to attend the AGM via Zoom, may vote at the AGM by completing the Proxy Form included in the full notice.  Completed proxy forms must be return no later than Monday, 11 April 2022.

Diesel price increase impacts transport, agriculture and consumers will face higher supermarket prices (ABC News, 14/03/2022)

How High Court judgments impact transport industry (Big Rigs, 8/03/2022)

Blueprint for truckies’ rest areas across state (Big Rigs, 15/03/2022)

Two new rest areas for truckies on the Bruce Highway (Big Rigs, 16/03/2022)

Qube partners with UNIQ You (Prime Mover, 16/03/2022)

Roadtrain permits extended to help supermarket supply in WA (Prime Mover, 11/03/2022)

Truck Company receives the Gender Equality Yellow Tick (Fullyloaded, 17/03/2022)

TruckSafe introduces Auditor registration (Fullyloaded, 16/03/2022)

Scania releases 2021 Performance Summary Report (Fullyloaded, 16/03/2022)

LRTAQ crowns Young Person in Transport winner (Fullyloaded, 15/03/2022)

New on-road tests to see how Volvo FL Electric stacks up in the heat (Fullyloaded, 17/03/2022)

Federal - Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

 

Another $40 million to improve regional roads and create jobs

The Australian Government is investing a further $40 million for upgrades to bridges on regional roads to keep freight moving and supply chains open while creating more jobs in our regions.  Click here to view.

 

Inland Rail to slash freight transport costs by $213 million a year

New modelling shows Inland Rail could cut freight transport costs by up to $213 million a year, resulting in huge savings for businesses and industries that use the line and further driving the growth of regional Australia.  Click here to view.

 

Work continues raising Bruce Highway for next big wet

Work is underway to significantly improve flood resilience, safety and capacity of the Sunshine Coast’s road network through the $13 billion Bruce Highway Upgrade Program.  Click here to view.

Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) recently announced the appointment of Mr Neil Stephens as the new Chief Executive Officer for Port of Brisbane.

Mr Stephens has led the Port over the last eight months as Interim CEO while continuing in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer.  PBPL have been impressed with Neil’s leadership as Interim CEO with the strong support of the Port’s Executive Leadership Team, during what has been a challenging period for our industry and the Australian and global economy as a whole.

PBPL believe that Neil is the right person to lead the organisation moving forward and are excited to see PBPL deliver on its long-term vision to be Australia’s premier port and logistics hub.

PBPL CEO, Neil Stephens, said it was a great privilege to lead the Port of Brisbane and is excited to continue working with the team, customers, stakeholders and shareholders to grow value for the entire port community.

 

The QTA congratulates Neil on his appointment and looks forward to continuing the long standing working partnership we have with PBPL.

There will be over dimensional movements of cargo on Whimbrel St between the exit from the car flyover and the rail balloon loop from Monday 21 March 2022 to Thursday 24 March 2022.

Wind Farm blades and other equipment will be transported from AAT over the car flyover and onto Whimbrel St, through the Sandpiper St roundabout to a Qube facility adjacent to the rail balloon loop.   

There will be stop-go lane closures on Whimbrel St and traffic control will be in place to control movement along Whimbrel St. We ask drivers to comply with and respect all traffic management controls. 

When:  Monday, 21 March 2022 to Thursday 24 March, 24 hours.
Where: From the car flyover exit on Whimbrel St to the Qube facility adjacent to the rail balloon loop.

What to expect

• Reduced speed limit from 60km to 40km/hour
• Stop go lane closures on Whimbrel St, both directions
• Expect 5 minute to 10 minute delays, longer for wind farm blades
• Please follow the traffic management controls.
  

For more information, please contact Theo Hennan from LCR on 0413 700 043.

The Road Freight Resilience Program has been created for small to medium businesses to enhance business viability, productivity and efficiency in a low cost way, by accessing relevant information in a short online course format.

 

Take the opportunity now to increase your knowledge bank, review and improve your business practices.

 

Within the entire program there are eleven courses on topics including, road freight job costing (with a free template to calculate costs), how to find the right people, to understanding how to use Social Media in your business.

 

The entire program can be purchased for $99.00 or individual courses from $20/course. Enrol today.

 

The following course webinars are coming up.

 

MORE INFORMATION HERE

Below is all your tax and super news in one place courtesy of the ATO's Small Business Newsroom.

• Super to cover more employees - From 1 July 2022, employees will receive super regardless of their earnings.
• Queensland and New South Wales floods - We’re here to support recovery efforts by providing administrative support.
• Need support managing your employee entitlements? - Find out about tools and resources for managing your employees' tax and super.
• Got a company or trust? We have new info for you - Read our web content on using business money and assets for private purposes.
• Don’t get burned by a phoenix - How to protect your business from illegal phoenix activity.
• Varying PAYG instalments: what you need to know - Check your pay as you go instalments reflect your expected tax for the year.
• Tax support when you need it - Is your small business finding it difficult to meet tax and super obligations?
• Get ready for fringe benefits tax time - We have resources available to help you navigate your FBT obligations.
• Claiming a tax loss for your business - Find out what to do to claim a tax loss correctly.
• True or false? - Take a break from Wordle! Test your tax time knowledge with a quick quiz.
• Grow your skills to grow your business - Boost your skills with upcoming webinars and small business events.

Visit the newsroom online to read the latest news, reminders and previous articles.

Article by Workplace Health & Safety Queensland (WHSQ), Office of Industrial Relations

 

Be recognised and celebrate your safety success story. WHSQ are seeking entries from businesses or individuals showing innovation and strong leadership in work health and safety, electrical safety or return to work during 2021.

 

With 12 categories to choose from, there is a category for everyone. 

 

Why enter?

You could win up to $2000, plus be in the spotlight and have a short film made about your entry. All finalists will be invited to the Awards ceremony on Friday 21 October 2022 at the W Hotel Brisbane.

 

Visit WorkSafe.qld.gov.au for more details. If you need help with your entry call 1300 362 128 or email awards@oir.qld.gov.au.

 

Entries close Friday 17 June 2022.

During March 2022 weather permitting, temporary width restrictions will be in place for the Gilliat River Bridge and McKinlay River Bridge along the Landsborough Highway between Kynuna and Cloncurry. Planned asphalt replacement works will be undertaken to improve road safety.

Gilliat River Bridge
From 6am to 6pm Monday 21 March 2022 to Saturday 26 March 2022, temporary width restrictions will be in place at Gilliat River Bridge.  Vehicles with a ground contact width or load width exceeding 3.5m will be restricted during the construction period. 

Vehicles with loads exceeding 3.5m wide:

• will only be permitted at daylight hours between 6am and 6pm with prior arrangement
• must contact Bhushan Chamakale 48 hours before arrival at site on 0437 421 736.

McKinlay River Bridge
From 6am to 6pm Monday 28 March 2022 to Saturday 02 April 2022, temporary width restrictions will be in place at McKinlay River Bridge.  Vehicles with a ground contact width or load width exceeding 3.5m will be restricted during the construction period. 

Vehicles with loads exceeding 3.5m wide:

• will only be permitted at daylight hours between 6am and 6pm with prior arrangement
• must contact Bhushan Chamakale 48 hours before arrival at site on 0437 421 736.

Failure to comply may result in delays to your journey.

Works will involve single lane traffic operation under traffic controllers/traffic lights and a reduction in speed (40km/hr).

 

It is your responsibility to make sure you're using up-to-date information when you assess the suitability of your route.
You must check the Conditions of Operation Database before you start your journey.  Visit the QLDTraffic website, download the app or call 13 19 40 to report an incident or get real-time traffic reports.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is expecting to start work to widen the right hand shoulder of the Carnarvon Highway (Roma - Injune) between Lovell and Miscamble Streets from 24 March 2022  to provide a safe pull over area.

Works will be undertaken during daylight hours, Monday to Friday, and are expected to be completed early April 2022, weather and conditions permitting.

Works may restrict wide-load vehicle access and permit holders should check the TMR Conditions of Operation Database before travelling. 

For the latest traffic and travel information visit QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

Please don’t hesitate to call our South West District office on 4622 9511 during business hours, (8.30am to 5pm), or email SouthWest.office@tmr.qld.gov.au if you have any questions, concerns or feedback. 

Effective immediately the Emu Creek bridge on Toowoomba-Karara Road is restricted to one lane at 50km/h for vehicles weighing less than 5 tonnes.

The 5 tonne load limit has been introduced due to safety concerns following extensive damage to the bridge foundations during recent significant rainfall, undermining the load capacity of the bridge.

The load limit will apply until the foundations of the bridge have been reinforced and the abutments repaired, with repairs being carried out as soon as possible. For up-to-date information on road closures around the state, visit the QLDTraffic website or call 13 19 40.

Signage is installed on Toowoomba-Karara Road north of Felton and south of Cambooya, and on the New England and Cunningham highways, warning heavy vehicles of the 5 tonne load limit and urging drivers to find alternative routes.

 

It is your responsibility to make sure you're using up-to-date information when you assess the suitability of your route.

You must check the Conditions of Operation Database before you start your journey.

Visit the QLDTraffic website, download the app or call 13 19 40 to report an incident or get real-time traffic reports.

As part of the TMR's ongoing commitment to providing a safe and efficient transport network with continuity of access, their engineers are continuously monitoring, assessing and reviewing structures throughout the state. 

 

As a result, there have been changes to the category 1 (IAP) and category 2 (IAP) bridge and culvert restrictions.

 

View the interactive map for the latest category 1 (IAP) and category 2 (IAP) 2 special purpose vehicles bridge and culvert restrictions. 

Alternatively, you can download the following updated PDF lists of bridge and culvert restrictions including KMZ files to use with your choice of mapping software: 

• Category 1 (IAP) special purpose vehicles
• Category 2 (IAP) special purpose vehicles

The lists have been sorted by region to assist you in identifying restricted structures relevant to you. Also, all changes made from 1 January 2022 have been colour coded.  

If you have any questions contact the IAP team directly by phone 1300 753 427 or email iapadmin@tmr.qld.gov.au

Information provided by Transport for NSW

 

Changed traffic conditions will occur Saturday 19 March on Summerland Way to carry out urgent repair work at Sandy Creek Bridge between Sandy Creek and Coombell roads, about 20 kilometres south of Casino. 

 

Sandy Creek Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 6pm Saturday 19 March to 6am Sunday 20 March, weather permitting. 

 

Heavy vehicles can detour via the Pacific Motorway between Grafton and Casino.  

 

For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com, download the Live Traffic NSW app or call 132 701.

ARE YOU AN EXISTING BP PLUS CUSTOMER - Make sure you connect you Qantas Rewards number to your account.

 

 

If you aren't a BP Plus customer, sign up to BP Plus by March 31, and your business could earn 10,000 bonus Qantas Points. Plus, earn an 10,000 points every time you fuel up in the first 9 months. ^

That’s up to 100,000 points to use the way you want. Use those points to reinvest into your business, reward your team, or put them towards your next holiday.

Make the most of your business’ fuel spend. Sign up to a BP Plus fuel card by 31 March.

Visit BP Plus.com.au for more. It really is, business, the clever way.

Use code QBR100QTA.

Sign up now (Earn Qantas Points with BP Plus)

T&Cs apply ^ visit www.bpplus.com.au
^To earn bonus Qantas Points with BP Plus your business must 1) successfully sign-up for a BP Plus account between 15 January 2022 and 31 March 2022, 2) be approved for a BP Plus account, and 3) be a Qantas Business Rewards member, or within thirty (30) calendar days of being approved for a bp Plus account, become a Qantas Business Rewards member. Approved businesses will earn 10,000 bonus Qantas Points upon approval of a BP Plus account. Qantas Points will be awarded within 6 weeks of approval of a BP Plus account.

Your business will earn an additional 10,000 bonus Qantas Points by purchasing 1,000 or more litres of fuel in each calendar month (for up to 9 calendar months) following BP Plus account approval; up to a maximum of 90,000 bonus Qantas Points.

Bonus Qantas Points for each month will be awarded within 6 weeks of each monthly account invoice payment. bp Plus and Qantas Business Rewards terms and conditions apply.  Qantas reserves the right to determine the award of bonus Qantas Points to eligible customers. Refer to BP Plus Terms & Conditions and Qantas Business Rewards Terms & Conditions.

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