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
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.
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.
Other States Yet To Take On SA Truck Driver Privacy Changes Lead
South Australia’s controversial amendment which allows police to inform employers of drivers’ dangerous driving behaviour is being closely monitored by other states.
COR Reform Could Mirror WHS Provisions
A legal expert believes that Chain of Responsibility reform could see it having a wider scope, extending to mirror work health and safety provisions.