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Rest area sign causes turmoil at Sleepy Hollow

A controversial sign asks truckies to turn off their engines, including those with refrigeration units, so residents can...

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14th Oct. 2019 8:10 AM

SLEEPY HOLLOW STOUSH: The controversial sign causing a stir in the NSW town.

Truckies invited to air concerns at Port of Brisbane

Come along to hear the latest on the government's road program, talk to NHVR staff, and air your issues about everything...

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21st Aug. 2019 9:08 AM

TRUCKIE TOOLBOX: After successfully launching in Gatton, pictured, a few years back, the industry forums have proved popular with drivers.

Truck drivers are human, not machines: ATA

ANY changes to fatigue management in the national truck laws must treat drivers like humans – not machines, ATA Chair Geoff...

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20th Aug. 2019 8:08 AM

The ATA is now working with the National Transport Commission (NTC) and trade media to continue to seek feedback from drivers on the national truck law review.

Submissions argue for new approach to fatigue management

The current fatigue management laws are out of touch with reality, says the industry feedback so far to a comprehensive...

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22nd July 2019 7:07 PM

SAFETY EVANGELIST: Rod Hannifey argued that any new fatigue management system needed to count hours forward from the last major rest break.

WorkSafe inspects safety issues for drivers

WORKSAFE is conducting a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues for commercial vehicle drivers.

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15th July 2019 2:07 PM

WorkSafe is investigating fatigue management and working in isolated areas.

Rocky boss lobbies politicians to cut more red tape

NRFA president calls Rockhampton roundtable in a bid to get politicians to take action against the rules and regulations...

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12th July 2019 12:07 PM

FRONT ROW SEAT: (l to r) Scott Buchholz, Michael McCormack and Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry get a taste of the truckie's life at Hopkins Brothers in Rockhampton.

Review finds tech not stand-alone answer to fatigue issue

A new interim report is seen as important milestone in how the Regulator could support industry adoption of...

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10th July 2019 12:07 PM

NHVR REVIEW: A new report outlines the role tech can play in fatigue management.

NHVR officers now on the road in the ACT

Safety and Compliance Officers are now authorised to stop heavy vehicles in the capital to check compliance with the Heavy...

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10th July 2019 11:07 AM

CAPITAL CHANGES: NHVR officers are now in action in the ACT.

TA2019 delegates have say on better fatigue management

Some of the best minds in the trucking industry gathered at the Trucking Australia conference in Perth to workshop ways to...

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15th April 2019 3:04 PM

SAFETY FIRST: Ron Finemore gives former Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities Paul Fletcher a demonstration of Seeing Machines' fatigue management system.

TA2019: NTI report reveals fall in truck crash fatality rate

The latest NTARC report released at the Australian Trucking Association's annual conference in Perth reveals a downward...

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04th April 2019 10:04 PM

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