Calls for Government to Update their Fuel Stock Policies

Calls for Government to Update their Fuel Stock Policies

A recommendation has been made by Chief Executive of the Australian Trucking Association, Stuart St Clair during the association’s submission to the Government’s Energy Green Paper.
Tasmania’s Fatigue Laws to Change as of 30 March 2015

Independent Panel to Advise the NHVR on Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) Decisions

Important news for operators and drivers, The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator recently announced that it had appointed an independent panel to make recommendations to the Regulator regarding the decisions it makes in relation to Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM).
WHSQ Load Restraint Study Identifies Risks to Workers

WHSQ Load Restraint Study Identifies Risks to Workers

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland conducted a study into load restraint in the transport industry that revealed that over-centre type load tensioning devices (dogs) and extension (cheater) bars are a serious risk to the safety of workers in the transport industry. This post examines the findings of that study and the suggestions that it makes.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland initiates Falls from Trucks campaign

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland initiates Falls from Trucks campaign

Following a number of incidents Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have launched a campaign focusing on falls from trucks.
Company ordered to Pay Compensation for Sacking “Unsafe” Driver

Company ordered to Pay Compensation for Sacking “Unsafe” Driver

As an employer having all your ducks in a row is so crucial that sometimes even the slightest lapse in judgement can have consequences, even when you try to correct your mistakes.
Transport Company fined for Dangerous Good Breaches

Transport Company fined for Dangerous Good Breaches

The Downing Centre Local Court has fined Toll North transport operator $9,680 for an incident that took place in 2012 involving the transport of 21,000 litres of highly toxic chemical toluene disocyanate.
Leading QC urges CoR awareness at TMC 2014

Chain of Responsibility Awareness Vital, Transport Operators Warned

Ensuring that your employees within the supply chain are aware of their duties under chain of responsibility legislation by providing them with the appropriate training is vital, not only to road safety and compliance to avoid prosecution but also for the protection of your company and your employees.
NSW Roads Minister wants Fines Increased for Truck Height Offences

NSW Roads Minister wants Fines Increased for Truck Height Offences

Truck drivers, particularly those travelling in NSW must pay extra attention to the width, height and length of their vehicles.
Transpacific has initiated fleet management reform

Fatal Accident Led to Review of Fleet Policy and Procedures

Sometimes it takes a tragedy to implement change especially where road safety is concerned. That is the case of waste management firm Transpacific who have grounded their fleet and initiated fleet management reform.
Safer Speeds a Major Focus of Road Safety

SARTA wants Freeway Speed Lowered

The South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) recently told a coronial inquiry that the speed limit on the South Eastern Freeway descent should be lowered on a dangerous stretch of the road.