Authorities Crackdown on Trucking Industry in Lead-up to Christmas
A post on popular trucking industry website Fullyloaded.com.au recently highlighted an important issue for members of the industry particularly drivers and operators.
NHVR Releases Draft Livestock and Rural Transporters Fatigue Management Scheme
Following the regulators promise in June when the national regulator guaranteed a new fatigue scheme was on its way for the livestock transport sector, The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released a draft Livestock and Rural Transporters Fatigue Management Scheme package on its website.
Trucks’ Grounding and Inspections cost Company $20 million
Chain of Responsibility compliance is an important aspect of a company’s operations because offences can cost companies millions, millions that most companies cannot afford to lose.
Accident leaves Victims Burnt beyond Recognition after Truck drops Steel Pipe on Highway
Two people were killed when a large pipe fell off the back of a truck in Queensland. The couple were travelling in a car which hit into the pipe on the Bruce Highway, causing their vehicle to ignite into flames, killing the two instantly.
Positive Trends reported but TWU doubts Government Commitment
The Transport Workers Union is not too convinced that the government is committed to road safety despite a road trauma report which details positive trends in road safety.
Latest NTC Reform Implementation Monitoring Report Indicates Reforms Implemented
The National Transport Commission (NTC) just released its Reform Implementation Monitoring Report, (which monitors the implementation of agreed transport reforms by the Commonwealth, states and territories), revealing that the national reform packages agreed upon between 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 have been implemented, either fully or partially.