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 […]
Establishing National CoR Framework A Complex Undertaking
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) recently said a national Chain of Responsibility regime will be complex undertaking involving a lot of work but it would be worth it. The NHVR made the revelation at this Chain of Responsibility Conference. Michael Crellin said at the CoR conference that establishing a national CoR framework would include […]
Truckies: Don’t Drive Too Long
The consequences of driving longer hours than allowed has been highlighted by a case involving a driver that admitted to driving for 13 and a half hours without a rest break. A driver is appearing in court over the fatigue related offences, including failure to rest for the sufficient time frame. Make sure you’re keeping […]