Should Lifetime Ban Drivers in WA Face Jail Time?
There have been calls for mandatory jail terms for drivers caught driving while under lifetime driving bans, following a crash that left a boy fighting for his life and 7 other family members injured. WA State Opposition joined a road safety expert recently in calling for more stringent laws after it was revealed that the […]
Victorian Quarry Operator Fined After Truck Driver Killed
A quarry operator has been convicted and fined $230,000 following an incident that claimed the life of a subcontractor in 2016. The man was killed when his dump truck rolled on a stockpile. WorkSafe Victoria reported that the quarry operator was fined after being found guilty of contravening section 26 of the OHS Act due […]
Fuel Tanker on Fire on M1 Princes Motorway Forces Evacuations
A recent incident on the major motorway in Sydney resulted in the roadway’s closure after a fuel tanker exploded. The fire started around 8:40am and resulted in the evacuation of a nearby childcare centre and other residents in the area as “fireballs” continued to ignite from the tanker. Firefighters battled to get the blaze, caused […]
Truck /Car Crash Leaves Man in Critical Condition
An accident took place recently south of Brisbane when a truck and car collided. The collision resulted in the truck overturning and a man being rushed to hospital in a critical condition. The man had been trapped in the car after the crash and appeared to have serious injuries. Emergency crews were called to the […]
Study Finds Fatigue Link to Overactive Immune System
Chronic fatigue is a condition that many truck drivers are affected by but it’s long been assumed that the cause of fatigue is simply driving long hours, lack of breaks etc. but a new study found something else could be to blame. A UK study has found a link between chronic fatigue syndrome and an […]
Brisbane Truck Show Returns in 2019
The Brisbane Truck Show has become iconic and in 2019 the Southern Hemisphere’s largest automotive business event will return. An announcement on Fullyloaded.com.au reminded us of what we can expect at this year’s event as big brands display the best of what they have to offer including limited edition models and unveilings of long-anticipated models. […]