National Transport Commission

NTC to Ensure the Health of Aussie Drivers

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is attempting to ensure the health of vehicle drivers and rail safety workers in Australia by reviewing the current medical standards that apply to these individuals.
10 Tonne Truck Causes Major Crash in Sydney

Authorities Crack Down on Trucks during 2 Day Operation

The recent Dee Why Crash has motivated authorities in NSW to crackdown on heavy vehicle compliance, following news that the vehicle may have been defective.
Safer Speeds a Major Focus of Road Safety

Safer Speeds a Major Focus of Road Safety

Ever driven down a road and wondered, “Why on earth is the speed limit so low on this road?” Well for every speed limit set there is a reason and set of risk factors identified beforehand by authorities.
NHVAS review underway

NHVAS Review Underway

People in the road freight industry will be interested in noting that The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) is currently under review as part of the joint initiative between the National Transport Commission (NTC) and The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The review forms part of the Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness Program.
Workplace Safety

Safety during Truck Loading/Unloading

An alert was recently issued by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for management and organisations to ensure that safety measures are in place to protect truck drivers from injury.
Fatal Heavy Vehicle Crashes—Quarterly Bulletins

Heavy Vehicle Road Fatalities Down but Number of Crashes the Same

With more and more road freight operators complying with chain of responsibility legislation we are beginning to see tangible benefits in the form of less fatal road crashes on our roads nationally, unfortunately rigid trucks are accounting for a greater share of road fatalities in Australia.
10 Tonne Truck Causes Major Crash in Sydney

10 Tonne Truck Causes Major Crash in Sydney

It hasn’t been a good week for road safety with a number of crashes involving heavy vehicles having taken place across the nation.
WorkCover Safety Video Addresses Risks associated with Split Rim Wheels

WorkCover Safety Video Addresses Risks associated with Split Rim Wheels

New South Wales WorkCover has recently released a safety video which it hopes will help businesses ensure greater safety of heavy vehicles on our roads.
Police are concerned existing fatigue management regulations are creating a safety risk. Source: FullyLoaded.com.au

Do Fatigue Management Regulations Present a Safety Risk, NTC Asks

The National Transport Commission (NTC) hopes to resolve the dispute over whether current fatigue management regulations are creating a safety risk.

Trucking Giant Pleads Guilty to 159 Offences

The New South Wales based trucking firm, McCabe Transport has recently pleaded guilty to 159 charges associated with their drivers exceeding driving hours and improper recording of work times.