Tunnel Damaged by Truck
The consequences of a truck accident has resulted in $260,000 worth of damage to the Acton Tunnel recently, excluding the cost of future repairs. Roads ACT reportedly had to spend the large sum on emergency works after a truck crashed into the tunnel. The truck which caused the chaos was transporting an excavator when it […]
Largest Operator Lays Down the Law to Its Sub-Contractors
One of the largest operators and logistics operators in the country has laid down the law to sub-contractors looking to secure work with the company that they need to meet safety standards and comply with laws. The group’s manager of road transport compliance said sub-contractors would have to do things the company’s way or not […]
Establishing National CoR Framework A Complex Undertaking
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently said a national Chain of Responsibility regime will be complex undertaking involving a lot of work but it would be worth it. The NHVR made the revelation at this Chain of Responsibility Conference. Michael Crellin said at the CoR conference that establishing a national CoR framework would include […]
Truckies: Don’t Drive Too Long
The consequences of driving longer hours than allowed has been highlighted by a case involving a driver that admitted to driving for 13 and a half hours without a rest break. A driver is appearing in court over the fatigue related offences, including failure to rest for the sufficient time frame. Make sure you’re keeping […]
Container Weight Reforms to Have Impact on Haulage
Container weight reforms are expected to have an impact on haulage as the SOLAS reforms to come into effect soon, link sea and land freight issues. The safety initiative will most likely lead to the need for new truck and container scales, although existing ones are NHVL compliant. A new international container weight reform in […]
CoR Provisions Introduced in Western Australia
In late April 2015, Chain of Responsibility legislation was introduced – a major milestone for WA road safety the state’s road authority highlighted. The authority conducted a comprehensive communication campaign to ensure all industry members and stakeholders are aware of the implications of changes to existing legislation and so that they understand the effects on […]