Lawyers See Need for COR Insurance
According to lawyers at Holding Redlich, companies should consider Chain of Responsibility (CoR) liability insurance against unintended breaches. Good practice is not enough, lawyers say unintentional breaches are a reality. Under the Chain of Responsibility, consignors, dispatchers, loaders and anyone involved with loading, carrying, packing or receiving can be liable for breaches of the Heavy […]
Deadly Bus Rollover in Sydney Leaves Passengers Trapped
A woman was killed and several others were seriously injured when a bus carrying senior citizens collided with a truck on Princes Highway at Yallah, south of Sydney. NSW police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene around midday after a crash was reported. They confirmed that one of the female passengers died on […]
Sydney Trucking Company Issued With Two Major Defect Notices
A compliance inspection held by officers from the NSW police traffic and highway command and the Road and Maritime Services (RMS) resulted in one company being issued 2 major defect notices. The Sydney based trucking company is contracted to work on the WestConnex project and is based at Martin Road, Badgerys Creek. According to reports, […]
Invention to Help Drivers Keep Their Eyes on The Road
A leading transport company has tested the use of a device to block text devices to the mobile phones of their drivers while the vehicle is in motion, thereby reducing the chances of distractions. Linfox is planning to install the text-blocking devices this year on a trial basis after testing the gadget last year. The […]
New Device to Help Improve Safety by Stopping Driver Phone Distraction
Leading supply chain company, Linfox plans to install text-blocking devices in its heavy vehicles, to prevent drivers from texting while they drive. According to a post on Fullyloaded.com.au, Linfox tested the device late last year and is planning a trial of the gadget in its fleet this year. How it works, The device sends a […]
Amendments to Light and Heavy Vehicle Standards Submissions Open
The NTC recently invited submissions on the proposed amendments to the light and heavy vehicle standards, including new ways to identify hydrogen and electric powered vehicles. If the amendments were passed, hydrogen and electric powered vehicles built after 1 January 2019 would need to have identification labels visible on the front and rear number plates. […]