Autonomous Trucks Collide in Pilbara Mine
A recent collision between 2 autonomous trucks at the Jimblebar iron ore mine in the Pilbara has been blamed on wet weather. BHP said the wet weather which included significant rainfall had deteriorated road surface and caused a vehicle to slip into another vehicle. The incident occurred in March and operations resumed hours after the […]
Ensuring Schedulers Know Their Role in The Chain of Responsibility
A recent article highlighted the importance of ensuring schedulers know their role in the Chain of Responsibility (CoR). Because schedulers don’t have the same level of risk and responsibility as executives under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), it can be easy to become complacent, however their roles are important because they influence and manage […]
Truck Driver Killed in South Eastern Freeway Truck Crash
A fiery truck crash on the South Eastern Freeway has claimed the life of a truck driver who has been described as a loving and much loved father. The man died after his truck collided with another near Monarto. One of the trucks was carrying household goods including aerosol cans and caught alight. The 56 […]
Stolen Truck Crashed by Intoxicated Thief
Sydney Police recently arrested a man who had been detained by construction workers after he apparently drove a stolen truck, while under the influence of alcohol from a construction site and into a shopfront in the CBD. When police arrived they were informed by construction workers that the 3 tonne truck was parked for the […]
Truck Drivers Leg Partially Amputated After Runaway Trailer Incident
Truck drivers’ aren’t only at risk when they’re in the cab, they need to be cautious even when the journey is over or before it even begins, as an incident at the Port Kembla coal terminal south of Sydney recently proved. A truck driver had his leg partially amputated after dropping off a load of […]
National Transport Commission Releases World First Study on Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue
The results of a world-first study into heavy vehicle driver fatigue revealed that reliable predictors of drowsiness and fatigue are slow eye and eyelid movements, longer blink duration and prolonged eye closure. The study by The National Transport Commission (NTC) and the Cooperative Research Centre for Alertness, Safety and Productivity (Alertness CRC) also confirmed a […]