A new code of practice for the safer transportation of grapes on heavy vehicles is being developed with the help of a $226,888 grant from the NHVR. Read more
Heavy vehicle compliance operation on Augusta Highway nets 228 defects
Enforcement officials had a mixed report for truckies after the recent four-day Operation Crossroads compliance campaign on the Augusta Highway in South Australia. Read more
ATA and NHVR celebrate diversity in the trucking industry
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are calling on the trucking community to call out racism whenever it happens and celebrate the diversity of the industry.
Another hidden secret: Trangie toilets and showers a hit with truckies
AFTER reporting in the last edition on great shower and toilet facilities for truckies at the small Queensland hamlet of Dirranbandi, other drivers have advised Spy about others which could be considered ‘hidden secrets’. Read more
More work needed to unlock efficiency gains: Productivity Commission report
The Productivity Commission (PC) has given road transport regulators a pass in some areas but a rebuke for not doing more to unlock efficiency gains for heavy vehicle operators. Read more
NHVR releases free Covid-safe toolbox talk kit for operators
A Covid-19 toolbox talk kit focused on vehicle, workplace and hand hygiene, wearing a face mask and mental health is part of the NHVR’s latest release of practical industry safety material. Read more
Safety first: NHVR survey shows industry has its eye on safety
A recent NHVR safety survey of almost 4000 participants has shown that two-thirds of heavy vehicle businesses have a safety system in their operation.
New online campaign to help with safer transportation of shipping containers
The container transport and logistics industry has stepped up to support heavy vehicle safety, releasing a coordinated campaign to raise awareness and good practice in safely packing shipping containers heading to and from Australian ports. Read more
Hotline tip-off results in $80,000 of fines for Qld trucking company and drivers
A Queensland trucking company has been fined $60,000 after pleading guilty to two charges of breaching their primary duty of ensuring safety under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Read more
Have your say on what regional bridges need fixing
The Australian Government is calling on freight operators to help improve key freight routes by giving feedback on local government infrastructure assets. Read more