The challenges which we have all faced throughout 2020, are certainly unprecedented and the coronavirus outbreak has demonstrated just how critical it is to have an effective crisis management plan in place. Throughout this continuing coronavirus period, the health and wellbeing of our employees, customers and community remains our priority. Despite the challenges of 2020, […]
MHF LICENCE RENEWED WITH NO CONDITIONS
In May, 2018 FBT Transwest’s Tottenham Major Hazard Facility site had it’s Licence to operate a Major Hazard Facility renewed by WorkSafe Victoria with no conditions. Effective from the 20th of May 2018 and for the duration of five-years, allows FBT Transwest continue its operations more widely and freely as a business for both transport […]
DOW S4TAR AWARDS
In 2017 Dow Chemical Logistics Australia embarked on the S4TAR program with their logistics partners, including FBT Transwest. The S4TAR program aims to evaluate performance in the areas of safety, sustainability, social responsibility and service in a fair and transparent manner In May, Dow Chemical Logistics presented their 2017 Carrier of the Year Award to […]
A new safety standard – Article from Trailer magazine, September, 2016
A new safety standard Answering a safety challenge set by high consequence goods carrier FBT TRANSWEST, fifth wheel specialist SAF-HOLLAND has teamed up with CMV TRUCK & BUS to develop an Australian first integrated sash incicator – The Holland Recoss. Please click here to find out more about A New Safety Standard
THE BIG RIG – Article from the Herald Sun Saturday May 28, 2016
What it’s really like to be behind the wheel of a truck on Victoria’s roads THE Melbourne skyline is lost to the hazy grey of the early winter. Visibility amounts to the blur and smudge of tail-lights ahead. The rain will not ease: Melbourne peak hour is as congested as ever, only today the windscreen […]
FBT TRANSWEST WINS AFIA BEST PRACTICE SAFETY AWARD
Around 700 members and guests of the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) celebrated the achievements of award winners and nominees at the prestigious Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA) gala presentation dinner in Melbourne on September 5. VTA President Mr Peter Anderson introduced the winners who were presented with their award by The Victorian Minister for Roads, […]
FBT Transwest awarded Highly Commended Recognition from Australasian College of Road Safety
The Australasian College of Road Safety Awards continues the tradition of the original Australasian road safety awards and conferences by recognizing and celebrating exemplary projects and people working hard across our region to save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. FBT Transwest was successful in receiving recognition in one of Australasia’s premier road safety […]