NHVR to Coordinate Tasmanian Heavy Haulage Permits
As of the first Monday in May (04/05/15) the process for oversize/overmass (OSOM) agricultural and special purpose vehicle permits will be managed entirely by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Uniform Rules for Roadworthiness Called For by ATA
Following the Australian Trucking Association’s (ATA) consultation regulatory impact statement on heavy vehicle roadworthiness, the association’s Chief Executive, Chris Melham released its submission to the National Transport Commission.
Other States Yet To Take On SA Truck Driver Privacy Changes Lead
South Australia’s controversial amendment which allows police to inform employers of drivers’ dangerous driving behaviour is being closely monitored by other states.
COR Reform Could Mirror WHS Provisions
A legal expert believes that Chain of Responsibility reform could see it having a wider scope, extending to mirror work health and safety provisions.
COR Investigator Claims Logbook Cheating Widespread
Non-driving work not recorded in the logbook may be a bigger problem than previously thought, if the claims of outgoing VicRoads chain of responsibility chief are to be believed.
Victoria Police to Enhance Chain of Responsibility Skills
VicPol have vowed to beef up their Chain of Responsibility skills after admitting that there is room for improvement when it comes to CoR prosecutions. This includes improving its investigative skills related to chain of responsibility breaches.