Vale Les Lipinski

May 29, 2020

TruckSafe is today mourning the loss of Les Lipinski, Transport Workshop Manager of TruckSafe member, Cleary Bros. Les began with Cleary Bros in 1984, working as a highly respected and valued member of their team for more than 35 years. Les was dedicated to promoting opportunities for young tradespeople and to pass on his skills […]

Free Webinars for TruckSafe Members

May 22, 2020

The Jonah Group is a Safety, Leadership & Training organisation who also specialises in Mental Health. TruckSafe members can sign up for a series of free webinars. Please see the schedule of webinars on offer below along with the registration links. Human Error and Safety – 28 May COVID means change. Change to process, people, […]

NTI Release 2020 NTARC Report

May 21, 2020

National Transport Insurance (NTI), has released its latest report compiled by the National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) which covers major incidents in 2019. The report details research undertaken into incidents in Australia where National Transport Insurance (NTI) was the insurance underwriter. It reviews heavy vehicle accidents in the ‘hire & reward’ freight sector where […]

Drivers Sharing Vehicles

May 19, 2020

Are your drivers sharing vehicles? If you have multiple drivers using prime movers and equipment on a shift basis it is essential that you protect them from the risk of exposure to COVID-19. A combination of cleaning and disinfection between shifts will be most effective in removing the COVID-19 virus. If equipment is shared between workers, it […]

TruckSafe Audit Extensions

May 12, 2020

          One of the major strengths of the TruckSafe system is our robust audit system requiring third party on-site auditing. As we move closer to social distancing restrictions being lifted, TruckSafe will offer extensions or grace periods on audits rather than move to a desk top audit option. This presents a lower overall […]

TruckSafe Member Marketing Kit

May 1, 2020

          TruckSafe has developed a member exclusive marketing kit, available now on the TruckSafe website in our members area: https://www.trucksafe.com.au/members-area/trucksafe-media-kit/ This marketing kit has been designed so that TruckSafe members can demonstrate their commitment to safety and professionalism by promoting their membership of this world class and award winning accreditation system. TruckSafe […]

Re-registering a NHVAS Vehicle in Queensland – NHVAS & TruckSafe Accreditation Information

          Re-registering a NHVAS vehicle in Queensland – NHVAS and TruckSafe Accreditation information As previously reported in the QTA Transporter, Transport and Main Roads Queensland has implemented temporary measures for individuals and businesses that have cancelled their heavy vehicle registration due to financial impacts of COVID-19. https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/register/vehicle This change will allow […]

Modifications to 2019 TruckSafe Standards Completed

April 29, 2020

          Modifications to 2019 TruckSafe Standards Completed It is essential that the TruckSafe Standards are user friendly and continue to respond to our members needs and expectations. We have listened to your feedback and made changes that help to make what is complex information, easier to both understand and apply to […]

Dangers of Not Effectively Immobilising Vehicles

April 21, 2020

          In February 2020, a man was crushed to death while doing mechanical repairs on a truck. Initial enquiries indicate he was under the truck when it inadvertently rolled forward and fell off a hydraulic bottle jack, fatally striking him. One month later, a truck driver suffered serious leg injuries when […]

LBRCA Welcomes Alternative to IAP for Operators in NSW

April 20, 2020

          The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association of NSW (LBRCA) welcomes the revised Higher Mass Limit (HML) Notice (New South Wales Mass Limits Declaration 2020) that now enables transport operators to use devices already fitted to their vehicles, rather than only an Intelligent Access Program (IAP) device, to meet intelligent access […]

NHVR First Enforceable Undertaking Agreement

April 15, 2020

          NHVR First Enforceable Undertaking Agreement The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from engineering firm Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction (LORAC), the first agreement of its kind for the industry regulator. The EU stems from an allegation by Transport for New South Wales (TFNSW, formally Roads […]

NHVR Reminds Operators That Safety Remains Focus During the COVID-19

April 6, 2020

          NHVR reminds operators that safety remains a focus during the Covid-19  Heavy vehicle operators are being urged to ensure their operations remain safe as unprecedented demand puts pressure on freight supply chains. National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) CEO Sal Petroccitto says operators should remain vigilant of their Chain of Responsibility […]