Fatal Accident Led to Review of Fleet Policy and Procedures
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to implement change especially where road safety is concerned. That is the case of waste management firm Transpacific who have grounded their fleet and initiated fleet management reform.
SARTA wants Freeway Speed Lowered
The South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) recently told a coronial inquiry that the speed limit on the South Eastern Freeway descent should be lowered on a dangerous stretch of the road.
Visy Comments on COR Fatigue Issue and Denies Responsibility
Visy, the biggest trucking customer in Australia has commented on its Adelaide warehouse queuing shuffle issues which led to chain of responsibility fatigue concerns being raised by truck industry website ATN.
NVHR Makes Drivers Lives Easier
According to a post on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s website, the NHVR has drastically reduced the amount of paperwork drivers need to keep in the cab of the heavy vehicle with them, following the release of the Carriage and presentation of documents bulletin and the Notices that must be carried fact sheet.
NHVR Publishes Compliance and Enforcement Bulletins
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently published 5 bulletins on compliance and enforcement within which the regulator highlights the enforcement process for key aspects of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. It also outlines what drivers should expect at the side of the road.
Transport Industry Safety Group (TISG) Formed
The Transport Industry Safety Group (TISG) was recently revived after being formed in the nineties by the joining together of peak transport industry bodies with the purpose of improving road safety and occupational health for those involved with the road transport industry.