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
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
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
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.