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. […]
ATA Says Fatigue Research will Improve Safety
The Chair of the Australian Trucking Association recently spoke about new research that may help improve safety. The research examines the effects of truck driver fatigue rules and will monitor a sample of drivers during their work shifts and thereafter in a laboratory during simulated shifts. Noelene Watson, said the research project is a […]
Swedish Study Reveals the Benefits of Night-time Delivery
A Swedish study has found that the benefits of night deliveries outweigh the consequence of noise disturbance. The 2 year long study conducted in Stockholm, Sweden found there were economic, environmental and social advantages of night time deliveries. The study involved 2 trucks making deliveries between 10pm and 6am and had the vehicles fitted with […]