Mail Contractors

POAAL is an independent and experienced industry body for Mail & Parcel Contractors.

Australia Post and Star Track Contractors need to provide their own vehicle and cover all their own operating costs, including fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance and superannuation.

Click “Become a member” to start the process, or phone the POAAL National Office on 03 96544533 during working hours.

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Mail Contractor News

Meeting with Australia Post MD

February 13, 2012

Today POAAL representatives met with Australia Post MD/CEO Ahmed Fahour along with Australia Post Executive General Manager Retail Services Christine Corbett. We raised a number of topics of profound importance to Licensees and Contractors at this meeting.

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Road Safety Remuneration Bill

February 12, 2012

The proposed Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal would be of little benefit to Mail & Parcel Contractors. It duplicates existing protections available to Contractors. A mandatory code of conduct, containing easy-to-use dispute resolution and improved minimum contract conditions, would do more to improve safety for owner/drivers.

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New aerodynamic trailer tail

January 27, 2012

TNT Express in Holland has been testing an aerodynamic tail on the trailer of one of its trucks. During testing, the special tail - called "EcoTail" - reportedly reduced fuel consumption by 6 percent.

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Merry Christmas from POAAL

December 21, 2011

POAAL wishes all Licensees, Contractors and Couriers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2012.

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Higher fuel prices reflect global trends

December 15, 2011

The ACCC recently released its report on the prices, costs and profits of unleaded petrol in Australia, which showed that while 2010-11 prices were around 8 cents per litre higher than in 2009-10 petrol prices in Australia remain among the lowest in the OECD.

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French postal service orders 10,000 electric vans

November 3, 2011

It has been announced that La Poste, the French postal service, will order 10,000 electric Kangoo vans from Renault. The Kangoo Z.E. is the electric version of Renault's light commercial vehicle.

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Mail Contractor Resources

POAAL has researched and prepared some simple resources for current and prospective Mail Contractor members. These free resources are just a sample of some of the resources available to financial members of POAAL.

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