Truckie Accused of Driving Dangerously Denies Allegation
Following a fatal crash in January 2017 in which mother of 6, Jennifer Azizi was killed, the truck driver responsible is facing dangerous driving charges. The driver is on trial at the moment, with the jury having just heard an hour-long police interview with the truck driver who said he swerved out of the way […]
Truck Driver Dead After Being Struck by Own Vehicle
One of the risks of truck driving that we seldom discuss in the industry is the risk of being run over by your own vehicle. While this doesn’t occur often, it is a risk we must be aware of, especially after a fatal incident that happened recently. A well known stock contractor from Mundubbera, Brian […]
Following Truck Rollover, Police Remind People to Rest Before Driving
Queensland Police recently issued a reminder on their website for drivers to rest before embarking on a journey, especially truck drivers. The call came after a truck rollover occurred on Brisbane’s Valley Highway. The truck driver fell asleep while driving a truck loaded with freight. The truck weighed more than 40 tonnes and could have […]
Working with Girl Guides to Boost Women Employment in Road Transport
Attracting women to traditionally “male” industries such as road transport has always been a challenge but female truck drivers are working to change that. Transport Women Australia (TWAL) is working with Girl Guides to change the way females see the trucking industry in the hopes of attracting more young women to the industry. A shortage […]
Truck Driver Affected by Drugs Causes Chaos on Melbourne Road
The consequences of driving under the influence of illicit substances has been highlighted by an incident on a bustling Melbourne road recently. A semi-trailer crashed into a power pole after losing control, bringing down the pole and trashing several bins in its path. Police were called to the scene on Toorak Road after reports were […]