The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reviewing fatigue monitoring technology and has awarded a contract to a consortium to conduct a study of the technology. The review implies that the NHVR intends to push for greater uptake of in-cab…
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Fatigue Monitoring Technology Under Review by National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Posted in Latest News Tagged with: fatigue management, heavy vehicle safety, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, NHVR, Road Safety, truck driver safety, truck road safety
Fatigue Management Comes Under The Spotlight Again
In the lead-up to Easter, law enforcement officers will be targeting heavy vehicle driver fatigue. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Queensland Police have been focusing on fatigue with the NHVR launching the ‘Focus on Fatigue’ campaign for drivers…
Posted in Latest News Tagged with: chain of responsibility, COR, fatigue management, Heavy Vehicle, Road Safety
NHVR Looks to Technology to Tackle Fatigue Issue
It was announced at The NHVR’s Fatigue Safety Forum that the government would be tackling the issue of fatigue in the trucking industry by investing in field trials of fatigue monitoring technologies. The federal government and NHVR have pledged upwards…
Australian Trucking Association Focused on Fatigue
The Australian Trucking Association is hosting a program focused on fatigue in April as part of the Trucking Australia conference. The program titled ‘FatigueHACK’ will involve an event bringing together software developers, designers, industry experts, researchers, regulators and truck drivers…
Posted in Latest News Tagged with: ATA, Australian Trucking Association, chain of responsibility, COR, fatigue management, heavy vehicles, Road Safety, truck drivers, trucking, Trucks
Study Shows Fatigue is Top Fleet Operator Concern
If you’re a fleet manager in Australia, chances are the safety of your drivers on the road is your biggest concern. According to a nationwide study conducted recently, involving 200 fleet operators, the safety of drivers and fatigue management are…
Posted in chain of responsibility articles Tagged with: chain of responsibility, COR, Fatigue, fatigue management, heavy vehicles, Road Safety, Trucks
Truck Sleeper Cabs under Authority Spotlight
An issue that has come under the spotlight are truck sleeper cabs since a truck driver died earlier this year due to problems with the sleeper cab. WorkSafe inspectors have found a disturbing and dangerous practice in the long distance…
Posted in chain of responsibility articles, Latest News Tagged with: fatigue management, Safety, sleeper cabs, truck, WorkSafe
Need for Truck Stops for Truckie Wellbeing
Importance of Truck rest stops Driver fatigue is undoubtedly the most significant cause of heavy vehicle road crashes in Oz. In order for drivers to take regular rest breaks, truck stops and rest areas are located throughout the highways of…
Posted in chain of responsibility articles, Latest News Tagged with: chain of responsibility, Driver fatigue, fatigue management, Truck rest stops, Truck Stops
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