Ulmarra Residents Had Enough of Small Number of Rogue Operators
Residents of Ulmarra, NSW have had enough of deliberate, heavy compression braking and the blasting of airhorns in the middle of the night by a small number of rogue truck drivers. A campaign was started a few months ago encouraging all drivers to slow down as there is a sharp, dangerous bend of the Pacific […]
A Few Things That Only Happen in a Truck Drivers Life
No matter where you go in the world, there are a couple of things that only a truck driver will understand, and that most truckies have in common. Light motor vehicle drivers probably aren’t aware of these secrets of the road, They communicate with headlights. If truck drivers are traveling at night, they don’t have […]
$39Million NHVR Initiative to Address Safety
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative will be providing funding to 14 initiatives including an edu-tech app that helps learner drivers learn about sharing the road with trucks, a video series promoting 10 top safety tips and a roadside effluent disposal facility. The funding program worth $3.9million was announced by Deputy […]
Victorian Premier Promises $4Million Towards Driver Training
The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has promised $4million in funding for the training of 800 new heavy vehicle drivers. In partnership with the Victorian Transport Association among other organisations, the Labor government has pledged millions of dollars in funding if they are re-elected at the November state election. The announcement was made at a VTA […]
Study Reveals That Truck Driving is the Most Dangerous Profession
A landmark study has found that truck driving is one the unhealthiest and deadliest jobs in Australia. In fact the study found that the risk of dying for truckies is 13 times higher than other Australians. The 12 year study conducted by researchers at Monash University evaluated 120,000 insurance claims between 2004-2015 for work related […]
Truck Driver Injured During Loading Accident
Following the revelation that truck driving is one of the most dangerous professions, an incident in northern Queensland is a reminder of the type of risks truck drivers face on a daily basis. A truck driver was kicked by a bull in the head and back while loading cattle at a property at Mt. Coolon. […]