According to Chain of Responsibility legislature truck drivers are not solely responsible for road freight safety, although they are the ones often blamed. All members of the chain from consignors to drivers have a part to play in keeping chain of responsibility laws. The Consignor or dispatcher is responsible for dispatching goods for delivery and […]
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Victorian roads authorities have begun an operation to target heavy vehicle roadworthiness in Vic. The name of the operation is Trishula and is aimed at ensuring the safety of state roads with attention being given to heavy vehicles in particular. The high number of unroadworthy heavy vehicles in the state is what prompted the new
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An incident occurred along the Bruce Highway which resulted in a B-Double truck carrying seven cars on a trailer to crash. The driver of the truck, a 45 year old man was driving without a licenced trailer and so received an infringement notice. Although the truck driver did not receive any injuries the incident was
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Queensland on “Wake-Up Call” operation. Bad news for rogue operators, Queensland road authorities have announced a blitz on heavy vehicles on its roads as part of the ongoing “Wake-Up Call” operation, as it has been code named. The crackdown will include random inspections which the transport industry should be prepared for. They will be targeting fatigue
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The trucking industry seems to be taking the issue of speeding too lightly if the number of vehicles caught with tampered speed limiters is anything to go by. NSW police are concerned and frustrated by the number of truckies still engaging in the illegal act of tampering with speed limiters. Recently police detected tampered speed
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A vital step in avoiding costly and inconvenient truck crashes is ensuring proper maintenance of the fleet. In addition to being the ethical thing to do, it is also a legal requirement. Regular maintenance can also help your business avoid the costly repairs and damage costs that follow major accidents. So truck maintenance is an
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Tips to Avoiding Fatigue. As a truck driver there are certain risks that you need to acknowledge that may affect you. There’s no point in denying the physical demands of driving a truck professionally or the toll that these demands place on your body especially your back and musculoskeletal system. There are certain hazards associated
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Importance of Truck rest stops. Driver fatigue is undoubtedly the most significant cause of heavy vehicle road crashes in Oz. In order for drivers to take regular rest breaks, truck stops and rest areas are located throughout the highways of Australia. Truck rest stops play a vital role in fatigue management and ensuring that drivers
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Truck Drivers should be aware of the accidents which don’t occur on the journey but happen before the journey even begins. Accidents on worksites are common and drivers should be aware of these dangers. This incident found on the Herald.com.au highlights the situation: WORKCOVER and Central Hunter detectives have launched investigations after a 37-year-old Aberdeen
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A tragic truck crash on Victoria’s Hume Freeway has claimed the life a truck driver. The crash caused a section of the freeway to be closed causing major delays as traffic had to be diverted while the accident was cleared. This type of tragedy is a reminder to truck drivers of the dangers associated with
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