Truck Crash

Research Shows a Quarter of All Heavy Vehicle Crashed Are Preventable

A report from the Monash University Accident Research centre claims that a quarter of all fatal heavy vehicle crashes could be avoided using technology.

Safety Summit

First Heavy Vehicle Road Safety Summit in Melbourne a Success

The first ever Improving Heavy Vehicle Road Safety Summit has been held in Melbourne and was a huge success.

More than 150 industry professionals attended the summit in an effort to tackle transport safety.

Are the Days of Log Books Checks Coming to An End?

Are the Days of Log Books Checks Coming to An End?

Well the NTC CEO, Paul Retter seems to think so. Speaking at Trucking Australia, Retter voiced his belief that the days of roadside log book checks are “numbered”.

NSW Police and RMS Target Waste Management Vehicles in Blitz

NSW Police and RMS Target Waste Management Vehicles in Blitz

Police in NSW recently embarked on a joint operation with Roads and Maritime Services in Sydney’s West. The Joint Traffic Taskforce targeting waste management trucks discovered a number of defective vehicles, resulting in 40 defect notices being issued during the operation last week in Easter Creek.

NHVR to Coordinate Tasmanian Heavy Haulage Permits

As of the first Monday in May (04/05/15) the process for oversize/overmass (OSOM) agricultural and special purpose vehicle permits will be managed entirely by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

NTC Seeks Feedback on Draft Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement

Uniform Rules for Roadworthiness Called For by ATA

Following the Australian Trucking Association’s (ATA) consultation regulatory impact statement on heavy vehicle roadworthiness, the association’s Chief Executive, Chris Melham released its submission to the National Transport Commission.