Primary Producer Work Diary Exemption for Queensland, NSW and SA introduced
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has extended its primary producer work diary exemption to include South Australia. The exemption which already applied to Queensland and New South Wales excludes truck drivers from keeping a work diary in certain instances.
ASTSA Chairman Says not Enough Known about Heavy Vehicles Accidents
Australian Road Transport Suppliers Association (ARTSA) has issued a warning through its chairman about the lack of clarity on assessing the risk of road safety incidents in the country’s commercial road transport industry.
Logistics Company Receives $88,500 Fine for Breaches Committed Three Years Prior
Transport companies that think they can escape their past breaches should consider the fate of a logistics provider who was recently sentenced to a hefty penalty for compliance breaches discovered over three years ago.
Chain of Responsibility News: ATA Weighs in on COR Changes
According to the Australian Trucking Association and its Chief Executive, chain of responsibility provisions in the Heavy Vehicle National Law should be altered to make it less complex without compromising on safety.
Trucking Industry Submit Amendments to NTC for Improvements to COR
As previously reported the National Transport Commission have been examining the effectiveness of the current chain of responsibility and also welcomed input from the industry.
Chain of Responsibility News: Heavy Vehicle Safety in the Spotlight
Last year saw the transport industry and road safety in particular being given a lot of attention. Notable milestones include the official opening of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the commencement of new braking legislation as well as the regulator focus on roadworthiness and maintenance of heavy vehicles.