Trucking Operator Under The Spotlight Following Crash
NSW traffic and highway patrol command recently conducted a series of raids that revealed a range of defects, work diary breaches and infringements by a heavy vehicle operator in NSW. Following a crash on Monday, 12 September, the operator has been under the spotlight with authorities conducting numerous raids, named Operation Avery. The raid involved […]
NTC Calls for Feedback on Transport Productivity
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is seeking feedback from industry and government bodies as well as transport operators to help guide decision making around infrastructure investment, industry regulations and operational improvements. The framework is needed to help both the government and the industry monitor national land transport productivity performance. According to NTC chief executive […]
Company Facing $12m Fine For Fatal Crash
Comcare recently announced legal proceedings against the waste management company responsible for a crash in Adelaide in 2014 which killed 2 people. The company is now facing a fine of up to $12 million as the subject of a complaint and summons lodged in the Magistrates Court of South Australia. Comcare claims the company breached […]
Melbourne Trials Reduced Speed Trial
An 18 month speed trial has kicked off on Melbourne’s Monash Freeway, which involves reducing the speed of trucks to 90km/h along a 10km section of the road between Huntingdale and Jacksons Roads. The trial will cover a stretch of 20km, similarly to another trial already underway on the stretch between High Street in Ashburton […]
NHVR to Set Up Technical Work Group to Assist with Safety Initiatives
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced the creation of a technical working group which will oversee its safety initiative. The announcement was made by NHVR CEO Sal Petrocitto during the Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) meeting in Perth recently. Following the release of the NHVR’s 5 year action plan, Petrocitto said the group […]
Transport Company Facing $690,000 Lawsuit
A large Queensland based transport company is being sued by an employee who says the company encouraged him and other drivers to breach fatigue management laws. The former employee has brought a nearly $690,000 suit against the company and filed for damages due to health issues including injuries and depression. The man is seeking medical […]