SA Road Offenders Can’t Hide Dangerous Driver Behaviour from Employers Anymore

SA Road Offenders Cannot Hide Dangerous Driver Behaviour from Employers Anymore

Soon truck drivers in South Australia may not be able to keep dangerous driving behaviour a secret from their employers, if draft regulations come into effect in the state.
NHVR and NTC in Talks Over 28 Day Permit Deadline

NHVR and NTC in Talks Over 28 Day Permit Deadline

Government agencies have flagged a number of potential options to fast track heavy vehicle permit applications, according to an article featured on Fullyloaded.com.
In-vehicle Cameras to Help fight Driver Fatigue

In-vehicle Cameras to Help fight Driver Fatigue

During the ATA’s 2015 conference it came to light that Toll Mining Services are making use of in-vehicle monitoring systems and it has helped them get fatigue under control.
WA Changes Road Rules to Complement other States’ Laws

WA Changes Road Rules to Complement other States’ Laws

Western Australian road rules will change as of April 27, to come more in line with laws of other states.
NSW Authorities Ground 11 Trucks during Compliance Operation in Sydney

NSW Authorities Ground 11 Trucks during Compliance Operation in Sydney

NSW Road Authorities recently conducted an operation which yielded some disturbing results. The officials involved in ‘Operation Containment’ expressed their shock at the discovery of a number of maintenance and loading issues.
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ATA Warns About Dangers of Cheap Refrigerant Gases

Following a meeting of the Australian Trucking Associations Industry Technical Council (ITC) ,the ATA has issued a warning to businesses that cheaper refrigerant gases have the potential to ignite in truck systems.
WA Changes Road Rules to Complement other States’ Laws

Those Responsible for Training May be Held Liable for COR Ignorance

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has heard that due to ignorance on chain of responsibility demonstrated by some in the industry, power of legislation may be brought to bear on training institutions.
Improving Heavy Vehicle Road Safety Summit Melbourne Speakers Announced

Improving Heavy Vehicle Road Safety Summit Melbourne Speakers Announced

The Improving Heavy Vehicle Road Safety Summit will be held at Life Saving Victoria in Port Melbourne on 16-17 April and The Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA) has just released part of the speaker list for the eagerly anticipated event.
SARTA Boss Questions Impact of Mandatory Black Boxes

SARTA Boss Questions Impact of Mandatory Black Boxes

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ (RACS) recently suggested that motor vehicles including trucks have mandatory black boxes fitted, to deter drivers from dangerous driving behaviour and to be able to look into road crashes when they do occur.
Fatigue Experts and VicRoads Look into Work Diary Exemption Concerns

Fatigue Experts and VicRoads Look into Work Diary Exemption Concerns

VicRoads has been clear about its concerns with relation to the 160km work diary exemption which has prompted it to work together with fatigue experts to address the concerns.