US Government to Investigate Whether Pay Rates Affect Safety in Trucking
The US Government’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is said to be following in the footsteps of the Australian authorities by investigating whether certain methods of payment encourage unsafe driving behaviours.
ATANSW Calls for Action Against The Use of Illegal Drugs in Trucking
The New South Wales trucking body ATANSW recently posted a Media Release in which it highlighted the plague of illegal drugs in the trucking industry.
Researcher Says Strong Safety Approach Crucial to Lower Heavy Vehicle Fatalities
The research of a University of NSW academic says that strong actions and policies of industry managers have helped lower heavy vehicle fatalities.
Victorian Concerns about Work Diary Exemption
Although Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory have all adopted the measure, with Tasmania due to implement it on March 30, Victorian transport authorities are worried that the 160km work diary exemption may undermine fatigue management laws.
Transport Company Receives Hefty Fine after Employee’s Head Crushed
A large, well-known transport company has been hit with a $90,000 fine after an employee’s head was crushed between the load of a forklift and a shipping container.
Speed Tampering and Defects Rampant Among NSW Car-Carry Heavy Vehicles
An operation conducted by the New South Wales Police and The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has made some upsetting discoveries.