Inspection at SAS Tipper Hire found fleet mostly compliant
The company linked to the truck involved in the fiery crash at Bulli Pass in Wollongong has been issued minor defect notices but escaped further sanctions after its fleet was inspected by enforcement.
SAS Tipper Hire and its owner Simon Sleiman were cleared of any wrongdoing after NSW Police and Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) inspected its fleet of five.
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Last Monday, a truck and dog carrying a load of sand came down Bulli Pass before flipping over a concrete barrier and catching fire.
The truck driver escaped but was ultimately found to be at fault for the incident.
“This is a standard process we do after any serious crash on our roads to make sure we can determine the safety standards of the rest of the vehicles in that operator’s fleet,” RMS director of compliance Roger Weeks is quoted as saying.
NSW Police spokesperson Phil Brooks adds: “The owner spent a lot of time making sure that these trucks are safe and compliant when operating on our roads.”
Three minor defect notices were issued relating to a minor air leak, minor brake imbalance and a seatbelt that was slow to retract.
A safety review of Bulli Pass is now planned by RMS.
“The purpose of this [compliance operation] is to deter any trucking companies from cutting corners,” the report stated.