Study Reveals That Truck Driving is the Most Dangerous Profession
A landmark study has found that truck driving is one the unhealthiest and deadliest jobs in Australia. In fact the study found that the risk of dying for truckies is 13 times higher than other Australians. The 12 year study conducted by researchers at Monash University evaluated 120,000 insurance claims between 2004-2015 for work related […]
Truck Driver Injured During Loading Accident
Following the revelation that truck driving is one of the most dangerous professions, an incident in northern Queensland is a reminder of the type of risks truck drivers face on a daily basis. A truck driver was kicked by a bull in the head and back while loading cattle at a property at Mt. Coolon. […]
Female Trainees in High Demand for Road Transport Jobs
A recent post on FullyLoaded.com.au evidences how in demand females are in the road transport industry. The post highlights a group of students who have begun the Women Driving Transport Careers (WDTC) pilot training program with 8 female students on the road to getting their truck drivers’ licences. While the rewards are great, there hasn’t […]
Six Injured After Truck Crashes into Cars
Six people were recently injured after a truck lost control going down the Toowoomba range and collided with at least 4 cars. Although there were no serious injuries, an elderly woman had to be cut out of her vehicle. The six tonne dozer truck was still on the Range, with traffic being redirected around the […]
Log Truck Incident Sends Man to Hospital
A man has been injured in a log truck incident. The Glenwood man, in his sixties was injured when a log fell off a truck and struck him in the head. He was rushed to Gympie Hospital for treatment. The man suffered apparent minor neck and shoulder injuries but the consequences could have been much […]
Draft Code Flawed Like HVNL Says TWU
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) told the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) that the draft Master Registered Industry Code of Practice will be flawed as a safety instrument, if it comes into effect. The ATA, of which the TWU is a member issued a submission on the draft code arguing that its flaws are similar […]