Have you ever been warned about speeding or not recording rest properly, based on what the GPS says?
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Big issue out in the open – ‘Roads need to be suitable for trucks’
I love grabbing a hot cuppa and checking out the Big Rigs social media pages to see what readers are saying about the articles. My August piece on the National Roadworthiness Survey certainly stirred up some cranky comments!
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Will a roadworthiness survey really help?
My previous article, critical of the NHVR’s apparent inability to investigate those along the chain of responsibility, was heard.
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What happens inside the 100km radius: the rules explained
Last month, we looked at the 100-plus km radius, and how to work out where that invisible line is. But what happens when you’re inside the 100-plus km radius? Does all that fatigue stuff just get chucked out the window?
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Demystifying the 100km radius rule for truckies
I have often been asked by truck drivers about what’s commonly referred to as the ‘100 k radius’.
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Prosecutions must go further along chain of responsibility
I don’t know about you, but I am getting tired of seeing NHVR prosecutions [Melbourne company fined $180k for 69 mass limit breaches] that only target transport operators, and don’t travel any further along the chain of responsibility.
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What actually is the truck driver’s base?
Work diaries, a topic of much industry and social media discussion, deserve deeper exploration. This article is the first in a series on work diaries.
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Do the right thing by those who do this demanding job
Definition: Compliance-types (n.) Person/s who have knowledge about road law and safety as it relates to the trucking industry in Australia. Can be prone to exaggeration, grandiose statements, and arrogance. Good examples can be hard to find.
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