This month’s joint fatigue management operation with police shouldn’t be construed as a ‘blitz’ and truckies should not feel like they are being unfairly targeted, says NHVR chief operations officer Paul Salvati.
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WA trucking body takes stand against domestic violence
The Western Roads Federation has stepped up its fight against domestic violence, running a Perth workshop on December 5 to tackle the issue head on.
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Truckies Against Bullying launches in Bendigo
When it comes to supporting charitable causes, no one does it better than the truck industry.
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Good rest area for truckies on bad WA road
The Boorabbin Rest Area situated along the Great Eastern Highway in WA is a great spot for truckies to stop when they travel on what many describe as a challenging road.
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Operators call for changes to BFM medical certificate rules
Transport industry operators have slammed the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme’s (NHVAS) Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) rules around driver medicals for not being in line with state requirements.
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Parking coolers bring huge benefits for truck cabins
Using a parking cooler in your truck cabin can bring enormous benefits. By regulating the temperature and humidity during rest and sleep stops, drivers can rest and recover optimally, leading to increased alertness and safety while driving. Moreover, it reduces operating costs by not running the engine unnecessarily, which reduces wear and harmful emissions, and saves fuel costs. Overall, a parking cooler is a win-win solution for driver safety, finances, and the environment.
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‘I was awake for 13 days straight’: Former truckie says minimum standards are a lifeline
Former truckie Robert Ireland fought back tears as he told a parliamentary inquiry about the suicide of a friend and the devastating impact the job had placed on his own life.
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Free online first aid training for all truckies
St John Ambulance and the National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) are rolling out free online first aid training for all truck drivers to recognise their status as often being the first responder at an accident scene.
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Survey focuses on practices used to comply with tunnel height restrictions
Sydney’s crackdown on over-height trucks in the city’s tunnels is leaving no stone unturned.
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A truckie’s view: Starting the journey to sobriety
Australians by nature are fond of a drink, with many life events ending in a toast, or a hard day finishing up with a cold drink at the bar.
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