
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.

CoR Compliance Email Update – 10th April 2015
Welcome to your weekly CoR Compliance Email Update!…

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.

SA Police Shocking Discovery – One Fleet, 35 Major Defects
The importance of heavy vehicle maintenance and regular servicing is more than just avoiding breakdowns and keeping up productivity, it’s also important to road safety.

“Report Dodgy Customers” – Vic Police urge Industry
The Victorian Police are urging all drivers and operators to report dodgy behaviour related to chain of responsibility breaches committed by customers.

Road Safety cannot Rest on Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal Shoulders Alone
The ALC recently issued a warning that the industry shouldn’t be distracted by campaigns to retain the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) because this isn’t the way to improve heavy vehicle safety.

WA Gets Updated Road Regulations as of April 27
Trucking operators in Western Australia are being advised that updated road regulations will come into effect on April 27 this year.
