RSRT Decision Not to Delay Order Receives Industry Criticism
The transport industry has accused the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) of overlooking the impact of its decision to not delay the commencement date of the minimum rates order. The Contractor Driver Minimum Payments Road Safety Remuneration Order 2016 (RSRO) came into effect recently. The decision surprised many in the transport industry who expected the […]
March Heavy Vehicle Blitz Results Released
The South Australian Police service recently released details on the latest heavy vehicle blitz on the South Eastern Freeway descent. Police say the latest operation held from March 28 to April 1 issued 67 drivers with expiation notices, 21 for failing to use low gear and 10 for failing to use the left lane during […]
Perth Truckie Found Guilty of Crash Death
A Perth truck driver has been found guilty of dangerous driving after causing the death of a tow truck operator on Roe Highway in 2013. The accident took place on Christmas Eve when the victim, Astrid Hall was standing in the emergency lane, loading a broken-down car onto her tow truck. The truck driver, Perth […]
Dubbo Collision Claims 2 Lives
A collision between a livestock truck and car in Dubbo has resulted in 2 fatalities. The fatal collision happened earlier this month when a truck carrying sheep collided with a sedan in rural New South Wales. The collision happened on the Newell Highway, south of Dubbo. The 2 people in the sedan died on the […]
The Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal Hits Back at Critics
The 2016 Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal has addressed it’s critics in its decision report, taking aim at the Fair Work Ombudsman and NatRoads especially. The RSRO dismissed a delay of its decision report and condemned opponents for the “uncertainty and confusion” created. The RSRT said in its decision report, “It is disappointing that affected persons […]
National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Survey
The heavy vehicle regulator plans on inspecting 9000 trucks during a national survey, to get a better picture of the Australian fleet. The NHVR (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator) CEO Sal Petroccitto, said the survey will sample approximately 9000 heavy vehicles to get a better understanding of the country’s trucking standard. Road trains, rigid, articulated, B-Double […]