Fatigue Management Laws Under Scrutiny by Fatigue Expert

A fatigue expert says Australian fatigue management laws require major change because truckies are working “too long” and “too hard”. Professor Ann Williamson, fatigue expert has called for a 10 hour daily limit for drivers and she also wants drivers to get longer rest breaks. Prof. Williamson says a drastic overhaul of our fatigue management […]

NSW RMS Wants Industry Cooperation instead of Court Cases

The NSW Road Authority has expressed its desire to avoid court cases over Chain of Responsibility offences. The RMS says it would prefer cooperation from the industry rather than prosecution regarding CoR offences. The RMS’ director of safety and compliance, Peter Wells said the authority would prefer to avoid legal action where possible, despite its […]

Operator Falls Short Again on Vehicle Compliance

Defective trucks and drug affected drivers were just 2 of the problems detected at the major distribution centre for a large retailer. RMS have demanded reform from the retailer to get their compliance up to scratch. The company have been told by the RMS to significantly improve its approach to heavy vehicle safety. New South […]

Chain of Responsibility Introduced in The USA

The USA has introduced laws similar to the Chain of Responsibility laws here in Australia, to hold the supply chain accountable if truckies are coerced into breaking the law. The laws mean that companies in the country will be held responsible if they breach transport regulations. The laws, are meant to protect truck drivers from […]

Tunnel Damaged by Truck

The consequences of a truck accident has resulted in $260,000 worth of damage to the Acton Tunnel recently, excluding the cost of future repairs. Roads ACT reportedly had to spend the large sum on emergency works after a truck crashed into the tunnel. The truck which caused the chaos was transporting an excavator when it […]

Largest Operator Lays Down the Law to Its Sub-Contractors

One of the largest operators and logistics operators in the country has laid down the law to sub-contractors looking to secure work with the company that they need to meet safety standards and comply with laws. The group’s manager of road transport compliance said sub-contractors would have to do things the company’s way or not […]