NHVR Launch New Module for CoR Compliance
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new module on its website, the third module it’s released as part of amended Chain of Responsibility (CoR) duties. The Registration Services Module is a free service on the regulators portal which gives access to operators from each state and territory with registered fleets to monitor […]
Melbourne and Sydney Road Infrastructure to Blame for Truck Incidents, Advocate Warns
Truck driver advocate Brian Turpie said the response to the recent M5 truck crashes by NSW authorities is masking the real problem – poor infrastructure. Mr Turpie, president of the Long Haul Drivers Association (LHDA) said the industry’s name was being tarnished by the trucking company raids that followed recent crashes which happened when trucks […]
Truck Blocks Busy Brisbane Road After becoming Stuck Under Bridge
The importance of proper planning, including planning your routes was highlighted by a Brisbane incident recently. A truck wedged under a bridge in Brisbane’s CBD and got stuck, causing major frustration for motorists who had to withstand long delays as major roadways were blocked. The incident happened during peak traffic hour 8:05am when the truck […]
Australia Not Alone in Driver Shortage Concerns
Traton Group, the parent company of MAN and Scania has highlighted the shortage of professional drivers in Europe, expressing its concern over the growing crisis. The situation is similar in Australia and North America. MAN Truck and Bus chairman Holder Mandel, while speaking at an industry event said Germany was facing a crisis with a […]
NSW Strategy Aims to Target Transport Industry Injury
The NSW government has launched a new strategy to address serious injuries and fatalities in the transport industry. We recently heard that road freight transport is the most high risk industry in the country. According to state minister for better regulation Matt Kean, its crucial to ensure the health and safety of the road freight […]
Study Reveals Truck Drivers at Risk for Spinal Injuries
A recent study has revealed that truck drivers are among those occupations that are at a high risk for traumatic spinal injuries (TSIs), The study into the causes and effects of work-related TSIs across NSW took 3 years to complete, found that the construction and transport industries were at the highest risk. The study points […]