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“Looks like someone didn’t read the sign!”
Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill Passed
The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill, 2015 has been passed and the country’s heavy vehicle and freight operators have welcomed the reductions in red tape which they say will ensure consistency across all participating states and territories.
First Operator Accredited under NHVR Livestock Fatigue Management Scheme
The first livestock fatigue template has been given the green light and Goondiwindi owner driver Pat Mullighan is the first operator to be accredited under the scheme.
ATA Gives Electronic Work Diary Thumbs Up
The use of the Electronic Work Diary will be on a voluntary basis only, Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport, Jackie Trad recently announced.
Trad’s announcement which she made in her second reading comments on the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2015, has been welcomed by the Australian Trucking Association.
Victorian Truck Drivers Exemption Extended
Victoria has followed in the footsteps of its neighbours and extended work diary exemption for truck drivers.
Truck Drivers Concerned About Fatigue Management Law
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has been inundated with calls from truck drivers recently with concerns about fatigue management.