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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.
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CoR Compliance Email Update – 14th August 2015

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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland initiates Falls from Trucks campaign

New WA COR laws Impact on Freight Transport Companies and Their Insurers

Western Australia’s new chain of responsibility (COR) laws have resulted in expanded risks up and down the supply chain and company hierarchy, which could present serious challenges to freight transport companies and their employers, lawyers say.
NTC Seeks Feedback on Draft Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement

Inconsistent Treatment of Vehicle Faults to be Addressed at TMC 2015

The inconsistency in what heavy vehicle inspectors, operators and equipment manufacturers view as a heavy vehicle defect and the severity of a fault will be addressed at the 2015 PACCAR and Dealer TMC.
Fatal Brake Failure results in Record Fine

Fatal Brake Failure results in Record Fine

Comcare has been awarded the largest penalty against an employer over a fatal brake failure incident in 2011.
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CoR Compliance Email Update – 6th August 2015

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Report Reveals the Trucking Industry’s Dangerous Driving Culture

A new report from Safe Work Australia made some disturbing revelations which Transport Workers Union boss, with Tony Sheldon demanding action. According to the report, risk- taking is common in trucking, as is dangerous driving which is a culture entrenched in the industry.