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.
New WA COR laws Impact on Freight Transport Companies and Their Insurers
Western Australia’s new chain of responsibility (COR) laws have resulted in expanded risks up and down the supply chain and company hierarchy, which could present serious challenges to freight transport companies and their employers, lawyers say.
Inconsistent Treatment of Vehicle Faults to be Addressed at TMC 2015
The inconsistency in what heavy vehicle inspectors, operators and equipment manufacturers view as a heavy vehicle defect and the severity of a fault will be addressed at the 2015 PACCAR and Dealer TMC.