Contractor Receives $1.1million Fine Over 2012 Fatal Crash
The contractor involved in the tragic 2012 ACT truck crash that claimed the life of a truck driver has been handed a $1.1million fine, in what has been labelled as a warning to managers nationwide.
Road Freight NSW Announces Support for Road Operator Licensing System
Road Freight NSW announced its support for a road transport operator licensing system to help ensure trucking operators know their safety obligations and comply with safety standards.
NTC Boss Says CoR Reform Should be done in Stages
Christopher Melham, CEO of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) says Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation should introduce a general or primary duty that applies to trucking operators and all other parties in the chain.
SARTA Head Rejects National Rail Law as Basis for Trucking CoR
The Australian Trucking Association has rejected the national rail law as a basis for road transport chain of responsibility (CoR).
NHVR Chief says CoR Dictates Truck Drivers First to be Investigated
According to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CoR chief, truck drivers must be the first to be targeted by authorities because of the current chain of responsibility structure.
ALRTA Responds to NTC Discussion Paper on Primary Duties for COR
Following the release of the NTC Discussion Paper on Primary Duties for Chain of Responsibility Parties and Executive Officer Liability the ALRTA has made a submission to the NTC in response.