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Australian Trucking Association Health Initiative Focusing on Sleep Apnoea Released

According to a report on trucking website Fullyloaded.com.au, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has released the first in a series of health fact sheets that will be released throughout the course of the year.
US Regulator rules on Hearing-Impaired Truckies

US Regulator rules on Hearing-Impaired Truckies

The United States Federal Government Department responsible for heavy vehicle regulation has stepped in to prevent hearing-impaired truck drivers from being barred from the road.

Transport Industry Gender Pay Gap Addressed by New Website

There are some players in transport industry that are doing their best to address gender pay gaps such as Linfox and Toll whereas others such as rival K&S Corporation are not.

Truck Driver Helpline to Continue Despite Funding Concerns

The 1300 DRIVER helpline, the helpline dedicated to helping truckies in need, is available not only to truck drivers but their families and friends 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Truck Loading Made Easier by New Rule

A new law has come into effect which makes the loading of trucks simpler by providing the industry with greater flexibility when it comes to distributing loads across axle groups.

Truck Safety Video Released by ATA

Following a successful TruckWeek 2014 which took place from the 1st to the 7th of September across the nation, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has released a safety video aimed at reducing the number of road deaths linked to truck crashes on Australian roads.

Safety Authority issues Truck and Trailer Warning

Following a spate of truck-related fatalities, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have issued a warning on the need to properly immobilise trucks and trailers when working near or under them.

NSW Operators Given 2 Year Extension on “non-conforming” Bullbars

NSW truckies have been given a two year reprieve to get their non-compliant bull bars in line with Australian Design Rules for vehicle frontal protection systems.

Non conforming headboards pose threat to driver safety

Non conforming headboards pose a possible threat to truck drivers in the event of harsh braking, with the possibility of injury or death.

Trailer Safety Alert issued in response to NSW coronial recommendation

Magistrate Murray of the Albury Coroner’s Court issued a recommendation to WorkCover NSW (WorkCover) following the death of Michael McIntyre on 17 October 2012 at Tumbarumba, NSW, who was crushed by a trailer he was working under.