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Better truck roller brake testing to increase safety outcomes

Tuesday, 15 August 2017

Trials of roller brake testing methods were conducted today at Marulan Heavy Vehicle Testing Station ahead of next month’s end of transition arrangements in NSW. Coordinated by the Australian Trucking Association (ATA), the joint initiative involves Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA), New South Wales Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The testing will allow further comparison of different roller brake testing methods and will inform the development of national requirements to align with the increased brake performance standard set in the National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual (NHVIM).

Friday Facts: Mandate stability control to save lives

11 August 2017

The ATA and the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) have called on the Australian Government to mandate the fitting of stability control technology to new trucks and trailers. “It is a vital safety feature” ATA Chair, Geoff Crouch, said.

Mandate truck, trailer stability control to save lives

Thursday, 10 August 2017

The Australian Government should require new trucks and trailers to be fitted with stability control technology and should do it fast. The ATA and ALRTA made the call today, and released detailed technical recommendations to make the technology work in Australia’s harsh conditions.

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