Truck Hits into Power Pole
Trucks have been warned to beware of power poles after a semi-trailer traveling along Murringo Road/Whiteman Ave crashed, causing a power pole to fall. A witness said there was a loud bang and the power lines shook. The witness arrived at the scene to find the power pole snapped in half and hanging with at […]
ATA Welcomes HVNL Changes
The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed the passing of the first of 2 bills by the Queensland government, beginning the process of amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. The Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill will include amendments to the chain […]
Truckie Accused of Driving Dangerously Denies Allegation
Following a fatal crash in January 2017 in which mother of 6, Jennifer Azizi was killed, the truck driver responsible is facing dangerous driving charges. The driver is on trial at the moment, with the jury having just heard an hour-long police interview with the truck driver who said he swerved out of the way […]
Truck Driver Dead After Being Struck by Own Vehicle
One of the risks of truck driving that we seldom discuss in the industry is the risk of being run over by your own vehicle. While this doesn’t occur often, it is a risk we must be aware of, especially after a fatal incident that happened recently. A well known stock contractor from Mundubbera, Brian […]
Following Truck Rollover, Police Remind People to Rest Before Driving
Queensland Police recently issued a reminder on their website for drivers to rest before embarking on a journey, especially truck drivers. The call came after a truck rollover occurred on Brisbane’s Valley Highway. The truck driver fell asleep while driving a truck loaded with freight. The truck weighed more than 40 tonnes and could have […]