Truck Collides with Train and Overturns
Chincilla on the western Darling Downs was the recent site of a crash involving a truck and train. The truck collided with the train before overturning. The accident happened on Cemetery Road around 3:30pm, when police believe the truck failed to stop at a level crossing. The truck’s rear trailer clipped the train before overturning […]
Crash Leaves Motorist and Police Injured
A crash involving 2 cars and a truck carrying chemicals left a motorist injured and resulted in several police officers being treated for chemical inhalation. The motorist is in a stable condition after the accident in Perth’s north-east. The crash happened around 2:18pm at Mirrabooka Avenue and Balga Avenue, in Balga on January 11th. A passenger from […]
Fatigue Management Laws Under Scrutiny by Fatigue Expert
A fatigue expert says Australian fatigue management laws require major change because truckies are working “too long” and “too hard”. Professor Ann Williamson, fatigue expert has called for a 10 hour daily limit for drivers and she also wants drivers to get longer rest breaks. Prof. Williamson says a drastic overhaul of our fatigue management […]
NSW RMS Wants Industry Cooperation instead of Court Cases
The NSW Road Authority has expressed its desire to avoid court cases over Chain of Responsibility offences. The RMS says it would prefer cooperation from the industry rather than prosecution regarding CoR offences. The RMS’ director of safety and compliance, Peter Wells said the authority would prefer to avoid legal action where possible, despite its […]
Operator Falls Short Again on Vehicle Compliance
Defective trucks and drug affected drivers were just 2 of the problems detected at the major distribution centre for a large retailer. RMS have demanded reform from the retailer to get their compliance up to scratch. The company have been told by the RMS to significantly improve its approach to heavy vehicle safety. New South […]
Chain of Responsibility Introduced in The USA
The USA has introduced laws similar to the Chain of Responsibility laws here in Australia, to hold the supply chain accountable if truckies are coerced into breaking the law. The laws mean that companies in the country will be held responsible if they breach transport regulations. The laws, are meant to protect truck drivers from […]