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ATA Highlights Some Issues Around Electronic Stability Control

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According to the ATA, electronic stability control (ESC) is important, because it’s ability to save lives has been proven. ESC automatically slows the vehicle down using throttle and brakes if it senses the vehicle is at risk of a rollover. The ATA highlighted a Monash University Accident Research Centre study which concluded that compulsory ESC […]

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Legislating Rules of Pay Won’t Help Safety

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has expressed her concern regarding legislating rates of pay, saying this will not do anything to improve transport industry safety. In her report into the effects of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT), Kate Carnell highlights major safety concerns during industry consultations before the inquiry.

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Road Safety Advocate Says Electronic Logbook Will Make Life Harder

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According to a leading transport fatigue researcher, electronic work diaries (EWD) are “doomed to fail” if the trucking industry is not also reformed. The researcher, Professor Ann Williamson from the University of New South Wales says the main issue is fatigue, putting commercial pressures on the transport industry but the side issue is the electronic

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More Investment Needed in NT and WA Infrastructure

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The Northern Territory Road Transport Association (NTRTA) and the Western Australian Road Transport Association (WARTA) have welcomed the federal government’s plan to invest in road infrastructure across the northern states. The government committed to spending $360 million on road infrastructure projects across Queensland, WA and NT in a 80:20 funding partnership with the state governments.

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Published RSRT Inquiry Report

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A report recently released, revealed that the now-defunct Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) and it’s Contractor Driver Minimum Payments Road Safety Remuneration Order (RSRO) caused financial and emotional pressures on small family business and owner drivers. Kelly O’Dwyer, the then small business minister requested the inquiry into the effects of the minimum rates order. The

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Role of Electronic Stability Control in Improving Heavy Vehicle Safety

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Truck operators need to recognise the importance of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in improving road safety, following the release of data by Monash University Accident Research Centre showing the effectiveness of the technology. ESC safety systems detects the stability and sideways acceleration of a truck and slows the vehicle down when it senses a risk

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Feedback Sought to From Road Transport Industry to Guide Decision Makers

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Feedback is being sought from transport operators, industry and government bodies to help plan new framework to measure Australia’s land transport productivity. The NTC’s Chief executive Paul Retter said the framework will give decision makers a better idea of the industry so that they can improve it. According to Retter this project will allow for

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