Significant fine “sends a clear message”, even if the guilty company is already in liquidation.
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Trucking cant rely on third parties to satisfy COR requirements
Western Freight Management’s plight shows transporters must not assume third parties have loaded freight correctly, law firm says.
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Western Freight Management loses reasonable steps case
NSW Court of Appeal upholds conviction and fine against Western Freight Management for overloading offence
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Stevedoring sets example, says Endycott
RMS compliance chief says stevedores are leading the way in taking up safety initiatives in advance
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Dawn raid on Coles DC uncovers heavy vehicle breaches
NSW authorities target DC in Sydney’s south-west after claims of unsafe work practices among trucking operators.
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Western Freight Management case leaves Kirk ruling unscathed: lawyers
Legal experts warn that landmark ruling stands but is no catch-all solution if facts of cases won’t bear it
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NSW grain harvest scheme promises productivity fillip
New scheme will allow semi-trailers to operate at 44.6 tonnes, while those caught severely overloaded will face chain of responsibility investigation
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Authorities have to do better on COR enforcement: survey
NTC-commissioned survey shows authorities need to do more to boost industry's confidence in chain of responsibility laws
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Western Freight challenges ‘reasonable steps’ obligations
Company loses appeal against overloading breach in a case that challenged the fairness of 'reasonable steps' obligations on trucking operators
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RMS puts Robbie Walker Transport in its sights
Victorian trucking firm ordered to attend court to face charge of breaching load restraint requirements in New South Wales
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