Driver Killed in 2 Truck Crash
The driver of an ute was killed when his vehicle was crushed between heavy vehicles in Sydney. Police condemned the actions of one truck driver who brought down power lines onto a crime scene in Bankstown where emergency crews were investigating a fatal crash between 3 trucks and an ute. The initial crash occurred at […]
Making Trucks Safer with Electronic Stability Control
NatRoad recently voiced its support of government’s move to improve road safety by mandating electronic stability control (ESC) in new trucks and roll stability control (RSC) in new trailers. NatRoad issued a submission which followed member consultation via a working group convened to consider the issues. They referred to National Truck Research Accident Centre (NTARC) […]
Experts Say Safety Doesn’t Lie only with Driver
An expert says changes to safety law should see the entire chain responsible for road safety and not just drivers. In a submission to a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry, academics argued that heavy vehicle safety should reach beyond the truck cabin. One of the academics is Macquarie University associate professor Louise Thornthwaite and another UNSW Canberra […]
Using Testing Kits to Ensure Safety
One trucking firm is using breathalyser and saliva testing kits to help change the drug testing process to help cut its year on year lost time injuries by 20 per cent. The company has more than 1,800 drivers with vehicles from bikes to semi-trailers and conducts dozens of drug and alcohol tests every week, during […]
“Tell a Mate” Campaign to Support Truck Safety
TV Personality and star of Kenny, Shane Jacobson is spreading the truck safety message to raise awareness among road users. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto teamed up with Jacobson to deliver the safety campaign, which encourages heavy vehicle drivers to go out and “Tell a mate” about heavy vehicle safety. The “Tell a mate” social media […]
New Tow Truck Legislation comes into Effect
New legislation has come into effect targeting rogue tow truck operators in Queensland. The legislation has been welcomed by Queensland’s main motoring body RACQ. The new law is aimed at stopping tow truck operators from strong arming drivers into paying high fees for private property towing from car parks. Tow truck drivers would only be […]