Daily Safety Checks Urged Ahead of National Truck-health Survey
April 15, 2021
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has called for heavy vehicle operators to inspect their vehicles using safety checklists daily, with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator undertaking its second national roadworthiness survey from next month. As reported by OHS Alert, data from the first survey, conducted in 2016 and 2017, were recently used to identify a link […]
Read this member alertAre You Involved in Horse Transport?
April 12, 2021
ALRTA’s Driver and Animal Welfare Committee met last week to consider proposals to change the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines on Land Transport of Horses. The Australian Agriculture Ministers Forum has instigated a review with a consultation paper released in February 2021. TruckSafe has been working with ALRTA to help contribute to a response to […]
Read this member alert2021 Daimler Future Leaders’ Forum – NOMINATIONS OPEN
April 7, 2021
Nominations for the 2021 Daimler Future Leaders’ Forum are now open! We’re looking for the next generation of leaders who can help build a stronger, safer, and more productive trucking industry. TruckSafe members are encouraged to nominate for this career-defining program. To apply, get in touch with the TruckSafe team or complete and submit the […]
Read this member alertSafe Work Australia – 5 things to know about your WHS duties and COVID-19 Vaccines
March 24, 2021
New COVID-19 work health and safety resources Read the new small business fact sheet on work health and safety (WHS) duties and COVID-19 vaccines, and the revised Statement of Regulatory Intent for COVID-19 from WHS regulators. WHS duties and COVID-19 vaccines – Small business fact sheet A new fact sheet for small business, 5 things […]
Read this member alertNSW & QLD Flooding: Emergency Livestock Movements
March 22, 2021
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association has issued the following alert regarding emergency livestock movements during the NSW & QLD floods: A major rainfall event across NSW and QLD is causing severe flooding in parts of these states. More than one metre of rain has fallen across the NSW mid North Coast, with more on […]
Read this member alertNSW LLS Online Driver Learning & Assessment Launched
March 15, 2021
The new NSW Livestock Loading Scheme (NSWLLS) Driver Learning and Assessment has been designed to incorporate improved education and increased safety outcomes for the management of loads and best practice animal welfare. Launched Friday 5 March 2021, this new program offers a more flexible and consistent on-line learning opportunity and aims to reduce the incidence […]
Read this member alertCoffee With a Cop Event
March 2, 2021
The ATA along with local police and Transport for NSW will be hosting a Coffee with a Cop event for heavy vehicle operators. If you have operators on the Hume, we invite them to stop by for a FREE coffee and a chat. Event details below: Coffee with a Cop Wednesday 10th March 2021 3pm […]
Read this member alertHVIA Confirms that the Brisbane Truck Show Will Proceed (13 – 16 May)
February 25, 2021
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) have issued an advice confirming that the 2021 Truck Show will go head. HVIA Chairman John Drake stated in a media release: “We felt it was appropriate to issue this advice, to provide certainty to exhibitors, HVIA members and the tens of thousands of our customers who are looking forward […]
Read this member alertFirst Australian Standard for Livestock Loading/Unloading Ramps and Forcing Pens Released
February 23, 2021
TruckSafe would like to remind operators that the Australian standard (AS 5340:2020) for livestock loading/unloading ramps and forcing pens is now available from Standards Australia. The standard, first released in November 2020, sets out requirements for loading/unloading ramps and forcing pens to enable safe loading and unloading of livestock from transport vehicles. The standard ensures […]
Read this member alertCOVID-19 Vaccination Information Safe Work Australia
February 22, 2021
Employers have a duty under the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws to eliminate, or if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. Below is a link to the Safe Work Australia web page that provides information about your obligations under the model WHS laws and how these relate to […]
Read this member alertVictoria – Stage 4 Restrictions
February 12, 2021
The Victorian Premier has this afternoon announced stage 4 restrictions, for all of Victoria, from 11.59PM tonight until 11.59PM on Wednesday 17 February. Victorian Premier statement Victorian restrictions announcement Restrictions include: there will only be four reasons to leave your home: shopping for the things you need, care and caregiving, exercise and work, if it […]
Read this member alertDriving Diversity Change – Nominations Open Now
February 3, 2021
TruckSafe members have the chance to be part of an initiative that will celebrate industry diversity, develop diversity champions, and improve industry image. The ATA’s Teletrac Navman Driving Change Diversity Program will showcase diversity champions to the trucking industry and wider community, promoting positive perception of industry and encouraging new entrants into the workforce. Australia’s […]
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