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Another Bad Example for Vehicle Compliance

An operator who was in the news alot last year because of non-compliance issues has once again landed in hot water after drug affected drivers were detected at a major distribution centre belonging to the group. The RMS have demanded the company reform its problematic policies and improve its approach to heavy vehicle safety. RMS, […]

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ATA Supports Williams and Sterles Advocacy of Operator Concerns

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The transport industry terms of payment motion has been welcomed by the transport industry peak body after being introduced to the Senate by former truck drivers, Nationals senator John Williams and Labor Senator Glenn Sterle last year. The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) welcomed the motion through the Australian Senate recently to address the problem of

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Spill Gets Fleet Inspected

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The company responsible for the truck that spilled dirt across the Sydney Harbour Bridge has had its entire heavy vehicle fleet inspected by RMS. The company issued an apology for the incident which resulted in lanes on the bridge being closed in both directions. The incident happened on January 22nd, when the rear trailer of

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Transport Company Owner in Court Over Allegations of Underpayment of Drivers

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The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has stepped in, in a case involving the alleged underpayment of drivers. The Coffs Harbour drivers say they have been underpaid on the minimum hourly rates as well as on their overtime and public holiday work. The FWO began legal proceedings against the former owner-operator of a NSW transport company.

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Truck Causes Major Damages to The Acton Tunnel

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The ACT Insurance Authority says a truck crash into the Acton tunnel cost the state $260,000 in repairs, not including the cost of future repairs. The truck carrying an excavator crashed into the Acton tunnel, causing extensive damage and causing it to be closed for 2 days. The truck smashed more than 60 metres of the

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Impact of Container Weight Reforms Feared

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New Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) verified gross mass (VGM) regulations set to come into effect in July are expected to impact port haulage firms, shipping lines, exporters, freight forwarding and customer broking representatives and stevedores. There are also concerns about who responsibility will lie with under the reforms if a container is turned away

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“CoR Reforms Won’t Mean a Break for Trucking Operators”, Transport Lawyer Warns

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A transport lawyer has warned operators and drivers that if Chain of Responsibility proposed reforms come into effect, the trucking industry would still be in a “particularly vulnerable position”. Operators and drivers may be hoping that reforms in CoR will make them less of a target to authorities but lawyer Gillian Bristow, says this is

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Hundreds of Trucks Caught Speeding

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In period of 6 days between December 2nd and 8th 2013, the number of trucks caught speeding on South Eastern Freeway reached more than 250. This was thanks to the new cameras which were fitted at Crafter and Leawood Gardens. Police have urged truck drivers to slow down as they approach Adelaide especially because of

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Man dies after being hit by Truck in NSW

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A hit and run accident involving a truck has taken place in southwest Sydney, claiming the life of a pedestrian. It is shocking and sad that the truck driver didn’t even bother to stop but continued going, leaving the injured man lying in the street. News.com.au reported briefly on the incident: A MAN has died

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Chain of Responsibility Update: High Easter Road Toll

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According to reports the nation’s Easter road death toll has risen to at least 7 following 2 fatal crashes which took place in New South Wales. On Easter Saturday afternoon a tragic accident took place which claimed the life of a cyclist who was struck down by a car on Sydney’s north shore. The man

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Beware on the Lookout for Cyclists and Pedestrians

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Truck drivers need to be especially cautious when driving on residential roads as an incident on the Sunshine Coast recently proved. A 48 year old Victorian tourist was injured after being hit by a truck while cycling, necessitating that he be flown to hospital for treatment. The tourist was struck down by a 3.5 tonne

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Drugs and Syringes Seized from Truckie during Police Operation

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Operation Logan was recently conducted by police and RMS in New South Wales and once again the issue of drugs in the trucking industry has reared its’ ugly head. Police reported seizing used syringes and a drug suspected to be amphetamine during their inspection of a truck and its driver during the operation in the

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