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TWU Calls for Understanding That Truckies Aren’t Always to Blame for Crashes

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The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has called for understanding that truck drivers aren’t always the ones to blame for crashes. SafeWork recently released data that showed that transport and warehousing are at the top of the list of industries with the most fatalities and in a recent post on Fullyloaded.com.au, the writer questioned why industry […]

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The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail to be Updated

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Bringing the Australian Code of the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail in line with new United Nations requirements, changes to the code come into effect on 1 July and as of 1 July 2019 they become compulsory. The updated version was approved by ministers in May and will reduce the burden associated

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An Innovative Monitoring System for Livestock Transportation

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One livestock transport company has adopted an innovative system for monitoring livestock during transportation. While monitoring stock with cameras is not a prerequisite for the transport sector, Echuca Rural Transport has installed a camera system to protect both drivers and clients. The company has installed additional cameras to the MAN TGS 35 540, a set

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Companies Should Consider CoR Liability Insurance, Lawyers Warn

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Lawyers at firm, Holding Redlich have recommended companies consider Chain of Responsibility (CoR) liability insurance against unintended breaches. Under the Chain of Responsibility, anyone involved in the supply chain whether consignor, consignee, dispatcher, packers, loaders, drivers etc. can be liable for breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). The attorneys believe companies should protect

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Women’s Contribution to Transport Celebrated by QTA

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Two days prior to International Women’s Day the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) will be holding a breakfast to celebrate the achievements of women within the trucking industry. March 6th is the date of the breakfast and the QTA has a line up of speakers to present at the event. There will be a panel featuring

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The Consignor’s Responsibilities in the Transport of Dangerous Goods

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Consignor Driver Packer Loader Contractor Prime contractor If the employer or manager of a freight area is the one that takes responsibility for consigning dangerous goods for transport by road then he or she then is considered to be the consignor. The consignor has a number of responsibilities such as: Informing supervisors and drivers that

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