Safety chain attachment kits must be fitted by competent tradespeople along with technical oversight in order to ensure the chains are compliant and effective. Incident or issue: Recent truck and trailer separation incidents caused by coupling failure have increased...
Understanding the correct use of sleeved wheel nuts for selected axles and wheels can maintain clamp loads to retain the wheel to the axle. The safety alert illustrates the difference between the standard ISO wheel nut, and the ISO wheel nut with threaded sleeve as...
The recent impacts of wet weather flooded roads and road damage is having impacts on all vehicles including heavy vehicles. Reported impacts include wheel bearings suspension and wheels. This safety alert looks at the issues and follow up actions. Download...
The Victorian Transport Industry Safety Group has released a new set of guidelines to help operators, drivers and technicians make sure a truck breakdown site is safe for their staff and the general public. The Truck Emergency Breakdown and Road Safety Guidelines sets...
Drivers have a range of reasons for not using a seat belt in a truck, but in the car, they would automatically put on a seat belt. Much research and studies over the years have pointed to seat belts reducing the risk of injury and fatality for all road users. When...
The ATA Industry Technical Council (ITC) has reviewed the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual (NHVIM) and is creating a Technical Advisory Procedure for roller brake testing. This work has highlighted concerns about the frequent occasions where replacement brake...
