NTC releases discussion paper seeking feedback on Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Duties
Those in the road freight industry will be interested to note that currently there is a review of the chain of responsibility duties underway. The review is a chance for the transport industry to voice their opinion of how the laws can be changed to better serve the industry and establish safer road behaviour.
NHVR Announces New Phase of Collaboration Between Industry and Government
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Board has announced even more changes to its structure. The NHVR has revised its leadership structure according to its chief executive Sal Petroccitto.
New WorkCover App Allows Compensation Claims To Be Tracked
WorkCover Queensland recently announced the release of an updated mobile app to help injured workers track their compensation claims.
Driver Charged Following Sydney Multi-Vehicle Crash Injuring Six
The serious road crash that happened in Sydney last month has resulted in the driver of a truck being charged. The driver’s truck lost control, colliding with eight vehicles and resulting in the injury of six people.
Attention Drivers and Operators: What you need to know about getting a Special Driving Permit
Whether you need to know what getting a Special Purpose Vehicle permit entails, finding out if you need a B-Double permit or need to figure out if you require a Performance-Based Standards vehicle permit, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s website can provide all the information you need.
Police Target NSW Level Crossings in Safety Crackdown
There are apparently 1400 public level crossings in New South Wales. Between 2001-2002 and 2013-2014 in the state there were a reported 188 collisions at level crossings involving trains and road vehicles. Due to this high incident rate, police in the state have decided to embark on a level crossings safety campaign.