Customer Management of Driver Fatigue a Neglected Part of Chain of responsibility

Customer Management of Driver Fatigue a Neglected Part of Chain of responsibility

It seems that despite the progress we’ve made in road transport safety due to chain of responsibility and the industry’s compliance, there are still parties within the chain that aren’t holding up their end of the deal.

NSW SPV Crane Certification Program to Continue with an Added Guideline

Due to the efforts of The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Roads and Maritime Services who have collaborated with the crane industry, the Special Purpose Vehicle Crane Certification Program is continuing in New South Wales. The program will include an added guideline to improve safety and compliance.
Enforcement Practices across Borders in the Firing Line

Enforcement Practices across Borders in the Firing Line

NatRoad has blamed a parochial attitude for the inconsistent enforcement practices happening across borders, an attitude that has become extremely problematic to members of the trucking industry, which is why it has recommended a high level committee be established to resolve these issues.
VicRoads Implements New Policy on Gooseneck Coupling For Trailers

VicRoads Implements New Policy on Gooseneck Coupling For Trailers

Trucking operators in Victoria should be aware of new policy implemented by VicRoads which will result in the Vic Roads Authority issuing single-trip permits to tow a platform trailer using a gooseneck coupling.
Authorities Crackdown on Trucking Industry in Lead-up to Christmas

Authorities Crackdown on Trucking Industry in Lead-up to Christmas

A post on popular trucking industry website Fullyloaded.com.au recently highlighted an important issue for members of the industry particularly drivers and operators.
NHVR Releases Draft Livestock and Rural Transporters Fatigue Management Scheme

NHVR Releases Draft Livestock and Rural Transporters Fatigue Management Scheme

Following the regulators promise in June when the national regulator guaranteed a new fatigue scheme was on its way for the livestock transport sector, The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released a draft Livestock and Rural Transporters Fatigue Management Scheme package on its website.
Latest NTC Reform Implementation Monitoring Report Indicates Reforms Implemented

Trucks’ Grounding and Inspections cost Company $20 million

Chain of Responsibility compliance is an important aspect of a company’s operations because offences can cost companies millions, millions that most companies cannot afford to lose.
Accident leaves Victims Burnt beyond Recognition after Truck drops Steel Pipe on Highway

Accident leaves Victims Burnt beyond Recognition after Truck drops Steel Pipe on Highway

Two people were killed when a large pipe fell off the back of a truck in Queensland. The couple were travelling in a car which hit into the pipe on the Bruce Highway, causing their vehicle to ignite into flames, killing the two instantly.
Federal assistant infrastructure minister Jamie Briggs.

Positive Trends reported but TWU doubts Government Commitment

The Transport Workers Union is not too convinced that the government is committed to road safety despite a road trauma report which details positive trends in road safety.
Latest NTC Reform Implementation Monitoring Report Indicates Reforms Implemented

Latest NTC Reform Implementation Monitoring Report Indicates Reforms Implemented

The National Transport Commission (NTC) just released its Reform Implementation Monitoring Report, (which monitors the implementation of agreed transport reforms by the Commonwealth, states and territories), revealing that the national reform packages agreed upon between 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 have been implemented, either fully or partially.