If You Drive, Operate, Service, or Load Trucks You Are Accountable for Speeding
In what should serve as a warning for the transport industry, the NSW police have issued notices to a Victorian driver for allegedly avoiding speed limiting requirements. A defect notice has been issued for a truck which police allege can exceed speeds of 134.9km/h, as part of Operation Impact. The vehicle was registered in Victoria […]
Car Clipped by Truck in Brisbane Traffic
A car has spun across 4 lanes of peak hour traffic in Brisbane after a truck merging into its lane carelessly clipped the vehicle. The incident was caught on camera by the truck’s dashboard cam. The driver of the truck drove onto Wynnum Road, right into a car in front of him, sending it spiralling […]
Fuel Tanker Driver Confused After Tanker Crash
A fuel tanker driver involved with a rollover outside Sydney Airport was confused and dazed after the accident, claiming he wasn’t aware of what had transpired. The driver said he doesn’t know what happened at the Wentworth Avenue scene, which caused traffic chaos around Sydney. The man suffered only minor cuts in the rollover and […]
NTC and Austroads Update Driver Medical Standards
AusRoads and The NTC, together with health professionals have updated their driver health guide. The Assessing Fitness to Drive guide for commercial and private vehicle drivers includes standards for heavy, light and motor vehicle drivers. With the new edition, health professionals have the best information to assist them in discussing with their patients the issue […]
Truck Driver Slapped with $3000 Fine for Acton Tunnel Crash
An incident that should serve as a warning to truck drivers entering tunnels took place at the Acton Tunnel last year causing over a million dollars in damages. The truck driver whose truck carrying an excavator tore through the Acton Tunnel in October last year has been handed down a $3000 fine. The vehicle smashed […]
Transporters of Precast Concrete Issued Warning by WorkSafe WA
Transporters of precast concrete wall panels have been warned by WorkSafe WA to ensure they adhere safe work procedures when delivering these huge building products. The work safety watchdog through its commissioner Lex McCulloch reminded employers to ensure they stick to the relevant Australian Standard and national Code of Practice. Laws exist which cover the […]