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Beware Hazmat Spills

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Every day trucks pass us on the road and we are unaware of what they are carrying. But when one overturns, we get a peek into what is being carried around right under our noses. Sometimes, it’s just a common item that we’re not accustomed to seeing spilled on the road. A recent truck accident […]

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Safety when working with Compacting Trucks

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A safety alert has been issued by WorkSafe WA relating to compacting waste truck’s operations. These vehicles are particularly hazardous because they have the potential to affect workers involved with waste collection and disposal, pedestrians and other road users. Over the last 2 years an alarmingly high number of incidents occurred, resulting in 13 serious

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Overcoming the Problem of Truckie Fatigue

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Truckie fatigue is more than just an issue of tiredness and can actually by an indication of an underlying chronic condition such as sleep apnoea. Although fatigue is a major safety concern, truck drivers don’t need to live with this condition, there is something they can do about it. Fatigue can be eliminated through control

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Deadly Truck Crash in Peaceful Melbourne Suburb

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Double fatality at Dingley Village. A devastating accident has occurred in Dingley Village, Melbourne resulting in the death of 2 motorists. A motor cycle driver and a pillion passenger have lost their lives in an incident involving the motorcycle and a truck which collided. The truck was turning when the motorcyclist hit into it, killing

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Operation Delivery targets Heavy Vehicles in Sydney’s west

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A new initiative by the NSW police force, together with the Roads and Maritime Services has been targeting heavy vehicles in particular in Sydney and was inspired by the detection of a number of truckies speeding during the week prior. The initiative, code named “Operation Delivery” is focusing on driver fatigue, speed limiter tampering, vehicle

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Truck Driver’s Learn Back Pain Prevention Techniques

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Back Pain Prevention Techniques. Driving even for relatively short distances consistently can impact your back negatively. While truck driving has been identified as one of the worst professions for musculoskeletal problems, there are few ways you can reduce back pain associated with professional driving. Work out muscle imbalances Do stretching and strengthening exercises for your

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Tragic Truck and Train Crash

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A tragic accident has occurred in West Texas when what was meant to be a time of celebration turned out to be a day of tears. A parade float filled with wounded war veterans was struck by a freight train after crossing onto the railway tracks after the warning signals went off. The war veterans

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Drunk Truck Drivers Cause Massive Damage

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A costly crash occurred recently which highlights the danger to people and property that trucks can cause and the even more importantly the danger of a truck driven by a drunk driver. A truck driver has been accused of driving a tanker while drunk and causing destruction to property as a consequence. The 33 year

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Chain of Responsibility Update: Tips to Avoiding Fatigue

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Tips to Avoiding Fatigue. Avoiding fatigue is an on-going battle for truck drivers and is crucial to their survival. Here we discuss some of the basic rules to follow in order to avoid becoming fatigued: When trying to fall asleep, especially during the day make sure conditions are dark, cool and quiet to mimic night

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New NSW Road Rules – Mobile Phone Hands-free Compulsory

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The use of mobile phones has been a topic of debate since the device gained such popularity amongst the entire population. However the fact remains that mobile phone usage while driving slows driver’s reaction time, impairs visual search patterns and ability to maintain speed and position on the road. Drivers engaged in talking on their

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Vehicles below Speed Limit a Problem

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There has been heavy condemnation of tailgating drivers travelling along the Princes Freeway but according to industry experts the real problem is motorists on the road that are travelling too slow. Although truck drivers are always easy targets, taking the blame for many of the woes seen on our roads, light vehicle motorists also need

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Expected Changes to NSW Heavy Vehicle Road Rules

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Drivers in New South Wales should be aware of new road rules to be implemented as of the beginning of November that will impact travelling distances between heavy vehicles in particular. As of this month trucks in NSW may have to stay at least 60 meters behind long vehicles according to new rules expected to

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