New Heavy Vehicle Inspection Standards for Tas and The ACT
If you’re a trucking operator in either Tasmania or The ACT, there are a new set of heavy vehicle inspection standards for you to abide by, after the 2 regions decided to adopt the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual Version 2. The standards will also be rolled out across the country in other states and […]
NTC Proposal To Increase the Payload of Some Truck Combinations
The NTC has put forward a proposal to remove restrictions stopping quad-axle trucks from using higher mass limits without going through the Performance Based Standards (PBS) application and approval process. If implemented, it would increase the payload of certain truck combinations by up to 16 per cent on certain routes. The NTC’s CEO Paul Retter […]
NSW Galston Gorge Proves Problematic
Truckies that are caught driving over-length vehicles through Galston Gorge face heavy fines and possible loss of their licence, NSW Authorities have warned. A recent incident during which 3 over-length trucks were caught in quick succession driving though NSW’s Galston Gorge prompted the warning from authorities. Authorities have taken aim at truck drivers who ignore […]
Truck Driver Involved in Fatal Mona Vale Crash Cleared of Charges
The driver involved in the fatal fuel tanker crash at Mona Vale has been found not guilty of dangerous driving charges related to the crash. The man was behind the wheel of a fuel tanker that crashed and killed 2 people. Jurors found the driver not guilty of 2 charges of dangerous driving causing death […]
Police Investigation into Luxury Coach Crash
The incident which resulted in a luxury coach crashing into a rail bridge in Melbourne recently is under investigation by police. Out of the 15 people on the coach, eleven had to be cut free by fire crews. They were taken to hospital after the coach crashed into a low clearance bridge in South Melbourne […]
Stuck Oversized Truck Lands Driver a Fine
The driver of an oversized truck that became stuck and caused huge traffic delays at Wolloomooloo has been issued 2 infringement notices. The truck measuring over 18 meters in length became stuck after trying to turn right into Sir John Young Cresent on Tuesday February 23rd, 2016, just after 9am. Despite signs stating that vehicles […]