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10 Feb 2012 | VFLC CEO says the rail network must improve to address landside port efficiency and traffic congestion...
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10 Feb 2012 | NatRoad may support mandatory paid waiting time but claims there is no "definitive proof" to justify safe rates tribunal...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU threatens strike action against 1st Fleet after it refused 18 percent wage claim for Queensland truck drivers...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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| MORE TECHNICAL NEWS...
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10 Feb 2012 | As truck sales began to recover, those worried RBA's decision to hold interest rates could slow growth can take heart...
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08 Feb 2012 | Despite being a small player in Australia, Swedish manufacturer Scania is making its presence felt in Europe...
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06 Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz will boost its commercial van line-up in Australia with the newly released Citan light duty van...
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07 Apr 2009 | Caterpillar will re-emerge in Australian tied with International, with new trucks to hit showrooms this year...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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| RELATED STORIES...
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08 Feb 2012 |
A Victorian man has died following an accident with a truck in Melbourne yesterday ...
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07 Feb 2012 |
Submission to parliamentary inquiry into proposed national regulations criticises clause holding individuals automatically guilty if their business commits an offence ...
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23 Jan 2012 |
Car collides with semi-trailer while attempting a U-turn about one hour south-west of the Sydney CBD ...
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28 Nov 2008 |
Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot ...
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09 Nov 2009 |
TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies ...
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17 Sep 2008 |
The writing is on the wall: any operator that ignores chain of responsibility does so at its own peril ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU says serious crash proves need for safe rates tribunal, but Coalition isn't sold on the idea...
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07 Feb 2012 | Former judge handed the job of investigating Victoria’s speed camera system to ensure it remains transparent and accountable...
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09 Feb 2012 | VicRoads report recommends massive funding increase for Westgate Bridge as growth in longer and heavier trucks takes a toll...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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November 19, 2009
Brisbanebased law firm Cooper Grace Ward has warned trucking companies and their drivers that failing to stop at level crossings could cost them up to $1 million.
Sighting a case from 2001 between truck company Martin and the State Rail Authority of NSW, the law firm says trucks are at fault for collisions in most cases which means transport companies end up paying damages.
“The train driver and motorist will each blame the other for failing to stop. This case is a good example of the conflicting versions which courts must routinely resolve in level crossing accidents,” the law firm says.
“[In this case]The truck company was ordered to pay the State Rail Authority $949,974 for repairs to the train, $25,437 for the costs of bussing passengers, plus interest, plus no doubt considerable legal and expert witness costs.
“It provides a million dollar incentive for drivers to stop at level crossings.”
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
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