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Spate of Truck Incidents prompt Politicians Call for Action

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Yet another incident involving a speeding truck driver has occurred along the highway at Bookham. This incident was made worse because the driver was in possession of a stash of narcotics.  To add fuel to the fire, the number plate of the vehicle was also tampered with in an attempt to obscure the letters and […]

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COR Update: Managing Fatigue in the Transport Industry

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Even though many drivers try to fight through it, being tired on the road is extremely dangerous. The consequences of fatigued driving are multiplied when commercial truck drivers stay behind the wheel when they should instead be taking a break. Trucks will cause even more damage and injury than ordinary vehicles so truck drivers have

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Origin, first to be licensed under new Logistics Safety Code of Practice

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Origin has taken the lead in an initiative to keep Queensland’s roads safe. CSG Logistics Safety Code of Practice has just been launched in readiness for the expected increased heavy vehicle traffic as the four major CSG to LNG projects begin. Origin has vowed that it is committed to ensuring that every heavy vehicle movement

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Truck Driver Shortage a Threat to Mining Industry

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Freight has been identified as an impending threat to the progress of the mining industry in Perth due to the shortage of skilled truck drivers.  In addition transport operators say they are finding it difficult to get their hands on the equipment needed for the job. Contractors are feeling the increase in demand for equipment

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Chain of Responsibility Alert: Speeding Truckers Fined

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The police have not lightened their attitude toward speeding truckies, following two separate incidents. The incident involved defective vehicles having exceeded the speed limit by over 20km/hour, occurred within minutes of each other. The pressure put on truck drivers by the industry in order to meet deadlines has been blamed for the attitude of drivers

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Press Release: Chain Of Responsibility Online Partners With Origin for CSG Logistics Safety Code of Practice License.

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Urban E-Learning, the parent company of Chain of Responsibility Online, is proud to announce its partnership with the companies involved in the Australia Pacific LNG project, which include Origin, Santos, and Arrow Energy. Today in a Press Release issued jointly by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and Origin, the parties announced a new “CSG Logisitics

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Attention Truck Drivers! More Speed Cameras for NSW

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A possible solution to the problem of speeding in NSW is the proposed introduction of more speed cameras, which authorities hope will deter motorists from exceeding speed limits along major highways. The recent incident involving a truck, which was caught travelling 30km per hour over the speed limit, is one of the many cases involving

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Chain of Responsibility Update: More COR and Drug Offences picked up by Austrans

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The recent Austrans Operations undertaken by authorities and police in Victoria have revealed a variety of offences by truck drivers. The crackdown began as vehicle inspectors along the Monaro Highway began pulling over trucks last month. The operation which has run annually since 1989 involves a range of road, transport and safety authorities throughout Australia

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Chain of Responsibility Update : Hands-free Legislation Needed for Commercial Vehicles

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A case is currently underway in The USA, involving The Coca Cola Company who is being sued after a driver caused a crash while talking on his mobile phone. According to our own Department of Transport four deaths between 2009 and 2012 were related to mobile phone use while driving. So the question remains why

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Chain of Responsibility Update : Tanker Explosion Costs Operators $140,000 in Fines

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A fatal tanker explosion in Broome has resulted in a fine for the road haulage firm involved and its customer. The fine totalling $140,000 ($,60,000 for the road haulage firm and $80,000 for Baker Hughes,the customer).  The court found the parties involved had failed to perform their duty of providing a safe work environment, which

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Chain of Responsibility Update : House Falls From Truck And Injures Teenager

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An injury has occurred in Melbourne where a young worker was injured while on duty. The worker was lucky to have escaped without being crushed. This incident brings to light the need to ensure safety whenever working around trucks or working with large and heavy loads. As News.com.au reports: A HOUSE being moved has fallen

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Chain Of Responsibility Update : Authorities Crackdown on Dangerous Trucks

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A month long blitz has begun as police and authorities target unsafe truckers in an attempt to stop drink driving, speeding and other unsafe practices associated with truckers. The crackdown began as vehicle inspectors along the Monaro Highway began pulling over trucks in an operation codenamed AUSTRANS. The operation which has run annually since 1989

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