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Opinion

Review must reflect needs of industry

As many of you have probably read in various media, the review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law has taken a large commitment of time by our team and those of you who have made comments or contributions to industry meetings and submissions. Read More

Gary MahonNovember 24, 2021, 10:00 amNovember 24, 2021 0 1136

News, Tech Talk

High-tech steering wheel sensor closer to launch

Being ‘a bit tired’ is now being identified as a major killer of truck drivers and is raising concerns in Australia’s road transport industry. Read More

Brent DavisonSeptember 3, 2021, 3:01 pmSeptember 3, 2021 0 1996

News

NHVR hits the road for Fatigue Choices initiative

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has hit the road for a new initiative that aims to help drivers and operators understand the available options for more flexible fatigue management arrangements. Read More

Staff WriterApril 21, 2021, 11:17 amApril 21, 2021 0 2108

News, Tech Talk

NHVR approves a fourth Electronic Work Diary

The NHVR has approved MTData’s Talon and Swift system, running on either a Samsung Galaxy Active Tab or Samsung Galaxy Active Tab 2, as a fourth Electronic Work Diary (EWD) option.
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Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2021, 12:08 pmJanuary 5, 2021 0 4662

News

The importance of Driver Reviver sites this holiday season

The Driver Reviver sites operating at rest areas around Australia over the holiday period play an important role in fatigue management and road safety, but it seems not all are welcoming truckies with open arms. Read More

Alf WilsonDecember 11, 2020, 10:21 amDecember 11, 2020 0 2844

News

Readers split on the benefits of electronic work diaries

As we first reported on bigrigs.com.au earlier this month, two electronic work diary options – from Step Global and Teletrac Navman – have been officially approved for use from December 1. Read More

James GrahamNovember 27, 2020, 10:00 amNovember 20, 2020 0 5720

News

Industry reacts to December EWD rollout

Former truckie-turned Senator, Glenn Sterle, has mixed feelings about the introduction of the EWD alternative for truckies from December 1. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 26, 2020, 12:20 pmNovember 26, 2020 0 2357

News

Auswide Transport Solutions has prohibition notice repealed

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has repealed the prohibition notice issued to Melbourne-based Punjab Roadtrains Pty Ltd, trading as Auswide Transport Solutions, and associated company Southern Cross Freight Lines Pty Ltd.
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Staff WriterNovember 23, 2020, 12:55 pmNovember 23, 2020 0 7920

News

Let’s talk fatigue this National Road Safety Week

Fatigue affects us all, and is a key safety challenge for heavy vehicle drivers and operators. The NHVR will be hosting webinars centred around fatigue choices today and Thursday as part of National Road Safety Week. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 17, 2020, 10:07 amNovember 17, 2020 0 1926

News

Auswide Transport Solutions ordered off road until safety issues fixed

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today issued a prohibition notice to Melbourne-based Punjab Roadtrains Pty Ltd trading as Auswide Transport Solutions following an investigation into fatigue management and other safety issues.
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Staff WriterNovember 16, 2020, 3:36 pmNovember 16, 2020 0 19739

fatigue management

Review must reflect needs of industry

High-tech steering wheel sensor closer to launch

NHVR hits the road for Fatigue Choices initiative

NHVR approves a fourth Electronic Work Diary

The importance of Driver Reviver sites this holiday season

Readers split on the benefits of electronic work diaries

Industry reacts to December EWD rollout

Auswide Transport Solutions has prohibition notice repealed

Let’s talk fatigue this National Road Safety Week

Auswide Transport Solutions ordered off road until safety issues fixed

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