Calls for Rest Area Focus backed by NatRoad
The fitness for purpose of heavy vehicle rest areas is under the spotlight after The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) called for government action on the issue. NatRoad called on federal and state governments to work with the road transport industry and address the issue of inadequate heavy vehicle rest areas across the country, following […]
NHVR Releases New B-Double Notice
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) released a new B-Double notice which came into effect on February 1st. The aim is to harmonise requirements for operators nationally. The National Class 2 Heavy Vehicle B-double Notice is an update on the existing notice but with productivity improvements for B-doubles. There are around 1900 B-Doubles operating across […]
Far Northern Truck Driver Loses fight for More Lenient Penalty
A truck driver jailed over a crash in 2015 which claimed the life of his mother, has lost his appeal for a more lenient penalty. The incident happened in April 2015 and resulted in the woman being trapped under the prime mover for about 7 hours before medical help arrived. The driver, son of the […]
Oil Truck Fire Following Crash – Fast Acting Resident Avoids Environmental Disaster
A fast acting resident managed to divert disaster following a truck crash recently. An environmental disaster could have taken place with engine oil spewing into the Yass River had it not been for a resident with earthmoving equipment. A truck fire on the Federal Highway near Sutton sent oil spewing out onto nearby grass and […]
Monash University Accident Research Centre Uses Truck Simulator to Investigate Fatigued Driving
Researchers at Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) in Melbourne are using vehicle simulators to investigate fatigue in the trucking industry. The technology is being used to develop vehicle safety technologies that will hopefully help to reduce the road toll. The research is a joint project between transport company Ron Finemore Transport, truckmaker Volvo and […]
NSW Minister Announces Review of Licence Plate Inconsistencies
The Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) took the issue of damaged number plates being detected by Safe-T-Cam on NSW roads to the office of the NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey, as come operators faced imminent court action to contest fines. Gary Mahon, QTA CEO drew attention to the inconsistency where road freight […]