New South Wales Traffic and Highway Patrol Command Chief Warns of Speed Limiter Risks
New South Wales Traffic and Highway Patrol Command Chief Inspector Philip Brooks is the latest to speak out about the risks involved with speed limiter tampering, as he highlighted the harm that can be done to businesses and individuals when caught. He said the problem was back and as he described it “bolder than ever”, […]
Truck Driver Killed in Crash Involving 2 Rigs
The horrific crash between 2 rigs in Melbourne’s western suburbs has claimed the life of one of the truck drivers. The afternoon crash on Little Boundary Road at Laverton North happened when one truck was turning right and another truck passing by swiped the turning truck, crushing the cabin and killing the driver. The tragic […]
Lanes Blocked after Truck Rollover on Bruce Highway
A truck driver in Queensland has been described as “lucky to be alive” after rolling his truck on the Bruce Highway at Coochin Creek recently. The crash blocked lanes and caused massive traffic delays for road-users. According to reports, the semi-trailer was traveling in the highway’s northbound lanes when it crashed through the safety barriers […]
Truck Crash in Turkey Claims 19 Lives
This is why trucks shouldn’t be carrying people – a truck carrying people in Turkey has crashed killing 19. The truck crashed into a canal while carrying migrants from an undisclosed location.
These are The Most Common Driving Mistakes
According to research by Monash University’s Accident Research Centre, Australian motorists are distracted by something other than driving every 96 seconds. By being distracted, drivers are increasing their risk of crashing almost tenfold. Researchers examined 117 drivers from NSW and Victoria over a 4 month period by having 4 cameras fitted in strategic places in […]
Victorian Transport Industry Safety Group Releases Guidelines to Help Operators, Drivers and Technicians Ensure Safety at Truck Breakdown Sites
The Victorian Transport Industry Safety Group has released a new set of guidelines to assist drivers, operators and technicians ensure safety at truck breakdown sites for staff and the public. The Truck Emergency Breakdown and Road Safety Guidelines sets out a checklist of factors relating to a truck breakdown and the steps that need to […]