Kingaroy Truckie Has Licence Plates Confiscated for 7 Days
A truck driver from Kingaroy has had his semi-trailer plates confiscated for 7 days after police discovered the semi-trailer he was driving and all trailers were unregistered and uninsured. The Kingaroy Road Policing Unit intercepted the truck and discovered the the 63 year old man also failed to carry a work diary. The truck driver […]
Melbourne Beach Road Truck Curfew Made Permanent
Beach Road in Melbourne will have a permanent 24/7 truck curfew imposed between Port Melbourne and Mordialloc. The curfew came into effect on February 25 following a number of trial truck curfew times. The restrictions came after strong community calls and the state government says it will help improve traffic and ease congestion. The only […]
BITRE Statistics Show Heavy Rigid Fatal Crashes Declining
According to BITRE statistics, fatal crashes involving heavy rigid trucks have declined over the past year, after previously almost overtaking articulated trucks in fatal crash numbers. The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) heavy vehicle fatal crash statistics show a parallel decline from 2017 December quarter. Heavy rigid truck crashes declined for the […]
NHVR Confidential Reporting Line Active
According to recently released data, fatigue-related complaints are the most common calls received by the heavy vehicle regulator’s confidential reporting line. Sal Petroccitto from the NHVR says since the inception of the line last July, the regulator has fielded around 115 calls a month. The regulator has responded to more than 65 reports of non-compliance […]
Crystal Brook Residents Concerned about Frequency of Truck Crashes
Residents of Crystal Brook in South Australia have expressed concern over a spate of truck crashes in their neighbourhood and a dangerous stretch of road, they say is responsible for the crashes. Three crashes have occurred over a 3 week period at a notorious bridge overpass south of the town. The first crash involved a […]
Truck Driver Faces Charges after Fatal Collision Involving Cyclist
Truck drivers are reminded to be on the lookout for cyclists after an incident that happened on the NSW Act border recently. A driver has been charged with the death of a cyclist after his truck collided with the cyclist. The 49 year old cyclist from New Zealand died at the scene. The 38 year […]