National Fleet Age a Concern That Government Should Address – HVIA
The Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has renewed its calls for a change in approach to Australia’s aging truck fleet following the measure advocated by The Truck Industry Council (TIC) earlier this year. According to Anthony Albanese Labor transport spokesman, the increase in road fatalities including those involving heavy vehicles demands a comprehensive response from […]
Government Lashes Out at Cowboy Operators
The NSW government has lashed out at cowboy operators following an operation across the state that inspected more than 5000 heavy vehicles. During Operation Rolling Thunder, more than 2000 defect notices were issued in the 24 hour crackdown which was the biggest combined operation in Australia’s history. The crackdown comes after a series of fatal […]
Truck Driver Rescued before Truck Burst into Flames
Fast acting passers-by saved the life of a truck driver whose truck cab became engulfed in flames after a crash in the early hours of the morning on Melbourne’s West Gate Freeway. The quick thinking people pulled the truck driver to safety shortly before the cabin burst into flames. The truck was carrying an empty […]
Chaos Ensues as Truck Brings Down Power Lines
A truck recently caused chaos in North Melbourne as it brought down tram lines during peak-hour rush. Roads were closed and drivers and commuters suffered significantly delays as roads was gridlocked with up to 5km of traffic from Carlton to Flemington. The chaos was caused by a truck that tore down overhead lines on Racecourse […]
Vic Road Trauma Statistics Revealed
The latest road trauma data was released by Roads and road safety minister Luke Donnellan, Transport Accident Commission (TAC) CEO Joe Calafiore and VicRoads acting CEO Peter Todd recently and it reveals that 155 people died on Victoria’s rural roads last year. Overall the number of people killed on roads in the state dropped from […]
VicRoads Calls for Feedback on Monash Truck Restrictions
VicRoads is proceeding to the second stage of its Monash Freeway traffic management trial which will mean that trucks of more than 4.5 tonnes will not be allowed to use the far right lane on the Monash Freeway between Huntingdale Road and Jacksons Road. According to the Vic Roads Authority, this will improve safety because […]