NSW Police’ Zero Tolerance Approach towards Defective Trucks

NSW Police Zero Tolerance Approach towards Defective Trucks

Authorities in New South Wales have taken a very firm approach towards defective trucks on the Hume Highway. The new year has begun with the authorities in NSW continuing their zero tolerance approach towards heavy vehicle defects.
Chain of Responsibility Issues Highlighted by Sydney Truck Collision

Chain of Responsibility Issues Highlighted by Sydney Truck Collision

There have been an alarming number of crashes on roads along the eastern seaboard involving heavy vehicles in the last few days. Two people have been seriously injured and another killed as a result.
Experts Call for Mandatory Black Box Technology in Road Vehicles

NSW Owner Drivers Still Get no Payment for Fatigue Breaks

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has lost its appeal against the ruling that found owner drivers in NSW should not be paid when taking fatigue management breaks.
Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal Finalises Third Annual Work Program

Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal Finalises Third Annual Work Program

The Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal is an independent, national tribunal whose functions affect the road transport industry.
Tasmania to adopt National Fatigue Management Law from March 2015

Tasmania to adopt National Fatigue Management Law from March 2015

Fatigue management is an important road safety issue because a number of road crashes occur each year as a result of driver fatigue. Driver fatigue is a more in-depth issue that we sometimes assume and most often is a result of a lack of sleep, night time driving and working or driving for longer hours than necessary.

NHVR Restructure a Success

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has come a long way since it was first created and according to it’s the head,Sal Petrocitto, the re-structuring of the industry body during the second half of last year, although still an ongoing process has been a success.
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.