Truck Collides with Low Bridge
A truck driver for Coles copped a ticket for negligent driver after the truck he was driving hit into a low clearance bridge and crashed at Ultimo in New South Wales. The delivery truck hit into a bridge just 2 metres high before flipping onto its right side. The driver is ok and nobody else […]
Monash Freeway Speed Trails Promote Safety and Productivity
Speed trials along the Monash Freeway have been hailed by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA) as having productivity gains for freight operators and being able to promote safety on the road. Announced by the roads and ports minister Luke Donnellan, the Monash Speed Trial will involve trucks travelling at 90km/hour along a 10 kilometre section […]
Multiple Vehicle Crash Prompts Depot Raid
Following a crash involving a bus and 5 parked cars, police and Roads and Maritime Service have raided Hillsbus depots in Northmead, Seven Hills and Dural recently. The bus belonging to the company hit five parked cars at Northmead on Wednesday. The bus driver had apparently just been employed at the public transport company. The […]
Heavy Vehicle Operators Trial New NHVR Portal for Access Permits
The new Customer Portal for access permits is being rolled out by The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, with the regulator claiming to have hundreds of heavy vehicle operators already trialling the new system. The portal is called AccessCONNECT and according to the executive director David Carlisle, the system is already proving successful with at least […]
July Signals Changes to Container Weight Regulations
From the 1st of July 2016, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will implement changes to regulations for container weight verifications in the shipping industry. The changes will require shippers to provide a verified gross mass (VGM) for containers, which is a critical safety issue. The changes apparently reflect amendments to the International Safety of […]
NHVR Simplifies Process for Special Purpose Vehicle Permits
Cranes and special purpose vehicles (SPV) can now easily operate under a new National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle Notice, announced by the NHVR and state governments recently. The changes mean affected SPVs will no longer have to apply for a permit to travel on state-controlled roads. The move is expected to provide a significant […]