KEEPING THE SHEEP.

Volvo Group Australia has announced the appointment of Tony O'Connell as the new vice president of Mack Truck Sales. O'Connell has two decades of leadership and strategic expertise at Volvo Group, including senior roles such as Vice President of Aftermarket and Vice President of Volvo Trucks Sales Australia. He expresses excitement to contribute to Mack Trucks' legacy of reliability, durability, and efficiency. In other news, the NHVR has released the findings of a recent major operation focused on fatigue-related offenses among heavy vehicle drivers. The operation resulted in a reduction in mechanical noncompliance offenses and an increase in fatigue matters, highlighting the importance of drivers complying with work and rest requirements. Additionally, several trucking associations have expressed concerns about the proposed ban on live sheep exports, arguing that Australia's animal welfare standards and regulations set a precedent that should not be disregarded. [Extracted from the article]