NEWS
Renewed notice continues record-keeping flexibility in New South Wales
13/07/2022
Drivers of eligible fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles operating under strict conditions in NSW can receive an exemption from recording work and rest hours under the New South Wales Fatigue Record-Keeping Exemption Notice 2022. The recently renewed notice only applies to drivers of heavy vehicles carrying out the following specified classes of work in NSW: Working in an area within a radius of 100km or less from the driver’s base with the primary purpose of: motor dealing, repair, inspe...
Road Train MDL Dimension and Axle Spacing Check Sheet
13/07/2022
A new Road Train Mass, Dimension and Loading (MDL) Dimension and Axle Spacing Check Sheet will help operators check if their axle spacing mass limits complies with the Heavy Vehicle MDL National Regulation. To use the Check Sheet, operators simply enter vehicle and axle group length, height and width to indicate if the vehicle combination receives a “PASS” result. The tool enables operators to work under select notices and permits with certainty, as they can quickly calculate whether their...
INDUSTRY ADVOCATES RECOGNISED IN AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
13/07/2022
LBRCA Life Member and local Hay Shire champion Phyllis Jones was recognised as Hay Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day Commemoration Service on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Phyllis is not only a long-term advocate for the rural and regional road freight sector she is a strong local advocate who is very well respected in her hometown of Hay. Congratulations are also in order for Forbes Shire General Manager Steve Loane who was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his service to the...
ALRTA News Alert
13/07/2022
HVNL REVIEW ALMOST COMPLETE ALRTA participated in a workshop to finalise the recommendations arising from the review of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. It is fair to say that the transfer of responsibility for the review to an independent consultant, bringing together industry and jurisdictions, and the radical new approach proposed by ATA have helped to produce a better result than was initially expected. It is however far from perfect, representing a negotiated outcome...
Type 2 Road Trains up to 53.5 metres to temporarily travel through Broken Hill, Cobar and Bourke
13/07/2022
As a result of flooding in central Australia closing access from the southern states to the Northern Territory along the Stuart Highway and Birdsville Track, Road Trains up to 53.5 metres in length have been granted temporary access on the Barrier Highway from the South Australian border through Broken Hill to Cobar on Kidman Way to Bourke and on the Mitchell Hwy to the Queensland border. Approval for access under a notice for Type 2 Road Trains has temporary been granted for the 800 kilometre...
Apprenticeship overdue but on the table
13/07/2022
Amid all the talk about truck driving apprenticeships, James Hadley is proof that receiving the correct advice and training is not only the ideal path to a successful career in road transport but, in this case, receiving the keys to a sparkling clean and comfortable Kenworth T610 Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn" – Benjamin Franklin. It’s a pretty deep and philosophical way to start my first story of the new year. Bear with me though folks, I’m not just...
INTRODUCING VT102 Teletrac Navman's New TCA Type-Approved Device
13/07/2022
We are excited to announce the release of the VT102, a TCA Type-Approved telematics device powered by AI-enabled fleet management software to power high level insights and data for transport operators. The VT102 has been Type-Approved by Transport Certification Australia and provides Level 1,2 and 3 assurance for use in Road Infrastructure Management (RIM), Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) and Intelligent Access Programs (IAP), allowing for greater access and information of road...
New Regulatory Advice on light to medium heavy vehicles released
13/07/2022
The NHVR has released new regulatory advice about identifying and managing the safety risks of light to medium heavy vehicles. This is the second in a series of regulatory advice pieces to help industry and the supply chain better understand Chain of Responsibility laws. Operators or owners of light to medium heavy vehicles – that’s a vehicle with a GVM or ATM of more than 4.5t and less than 12t – may not be aware of their legal obligations under the HVNL. This new guidance provides an...
“Don’t #uck With A Truck” - New safety campaign to educate young drivers
13/07/2022
The NHVR has launched a new major road safety awareness campaign titled Don’t #uck With A Truck targeting Learner (L) and Provisional (P) licence holders. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the campaign demonstrates how L and P licence holders can drive safely around trucks, including rules to follow when trucks are turning, stopping and how to overtake a truck. “The campaign is intentionally provocative and is designed to grab the target audience’s attention and start important conversations around...
Teletrac Navman obtains type-approval for new telematics device
13/07/2022
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce the type-approval of a new telematics device from Teletrac Navman. The VT102 meets the highest level of assurance which can be obtained through the National Telematics Framework. Mr Andrew Rossington, Chief Product Officer at Teletrac Navman, said, “This next generation device for the future adds to our suite of telematics solutions available to the industry, allowing operators to choose the right solution for their needs, using...