Tasmania’s Fatigue Laws to Change as of 30 March 2015

Pay Attention to Truck Drivers’ Sleep Needs

Complaints from drivers and the Transport Workers Union about a giant trucking company and operator who apparently ignore the sleep needs of long distance drivers have emerged on trucking website Fullyloaded.com.au.
First Improving Heavy Vehicle Road Safety Summit Program Unveiled

Is The Heavy Vehicle National Law Too Complex to Comply?

If you think the Heavy Vehicle National Law is too complex to fully comply with, you aren’t alone. Specialist lawyer Gillian Bristow is of the same opinion, expressing the view at the 2015 NatRoad Conference in Brisbane recently.
Calls for Rule Reforms to Stop Animal Waste Escaping from Trucks

Calls for Rule Reforms to Stop Animal Waste Escaping from Trucks

The country’s national livestock carriers association want the entire meat supply chain to play a bigger part in stopping animal waste inadvertently escaping from stock trucks.

Contractor Receives $1.1million Fine Over 2012 Fatal Crash

The contractor involved in the tragic 2012 ACT truck crash that claimed the life of a truck driver has been handed a $1.1million fine, in what has been labelled as a warning to managers nationwide.
Road Freight NSW General Manager, Jodie Broadbent IMAGE SOURCE: FullyLoaded.com.au

Road Freight NSW Announces Support for Road Operator Licensing System

Road Freight NSW announced its support for a road transport operator licensing system to help ensure trucking operators know their safety obligations and comply with safety standards.
CEO of the Australian Trucking Association, Christopher Melham IMAGE SOURCE: primemovermag.com.au

NTC Boss Says CoR Reform Should be done in Stages

Christopher Melham, CEO of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation should introduce a general or primary duty that applies to trucking operators and all other parties in the chain.
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CoR Compliance Email Update – 21st August 2015

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Steve Shearer sees national rail law as a poor basis for trucking COR. Image source: FullyLoaded.com.au

SARTA Head Rejects National Rail Law as Basis for Trucking CoR

The Australian Trucking Association has rejected the national rail law as a basis for road transport chain of responsibility (CoR).

NHVR Chief says CoR Dictates Truck Drivers First to be Investigated

According to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CoR chief, truck drivers must be the first to be targeted by authorities because of the current chain of responsibility structure.
WA Changes Road Rules to Complement other States’ Laws

ALRTA Responds to NTC Discussion Paper on Primary Duties for COR

Following the release of the NTC Discussion Paper on Primary Duties for Chain of Responsibility Parties and Executive Officer Liability the ALRTA has made a submission to the NTC in response.