Shock as Video Emerges of Truck Driver Snorting Drugs
A Victorian truck driver filmed himself snorting white powder, apparently for breakfast while behind the wheel of a truck. He was wearing his work shirt at the time but when the video was posted to Facebook, the driver got more than he bargained for. In the video he is then handed a blowtorch and pipe […]
Teenager Critical after Being Hit by Truck
A teenage boy is in critical condition in hospital after he was hit by a truck in Melton South recently. As truck drivers one of the major things we need to look out for is pedestrians, and incidents like this one prove how serious and tragic the consequences of not doing so can be. The […]
Driver Escapes Burning Truck
A recent miraculous escape by a truck driver whose vehicle crashed and then burst into flames, was captured in a viral video. The accident that happened in Texas was caught on camera by a bystander and the truck driver involved can be seen emerging safely from the truck. This one could have turned out so […]
Experts Reveal What They Do to Fall Asleep
When it comes to road freight transporting, whether you drive long distance or shorter routes, fatigue is an issue that can affect us all. One of the most important ways of combating fatigue and fatigued driving in particular is ensuring you are properly rested. Sadly many people suffer from sleeping problems and find it difficult […]
Industry Bodies Assist NTC in Fatigue Rule Shakeup
Two concerns were brought to the attention of the NTC relating to a lack of clarity within the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). Transitioning between two-up and solo driving and the management of fatigue outside of participating were 2 concerns raised in a joint submission to the NTC by The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad), […]
How to Teach Young Drivers Truck Safety
Young drivers aren’t educated enough about safely sharing the road with trucks according to experts. Young drivers are also 4 times more likely to be involved in serious or fatal crashes, demanding more focus on young drivers and teaching them to drive safely around trucks. In the past there have been a number of road […]