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Safety Alert: National level crossing safety notice

This joint National Level Crossing Safety Notice from the ATA and the NHVR reminds heavy vehicle drivers of the potentially life-saving safety measures they must adhere to around rail lines.

SAFETY ALERT: TELSTRA'S 3G NETWORK IS CLOSING 30 JUNE 2024. HOW TO PREPARE.

Some of your devices – including handsets, navigation devices, telematics, antennas, medical devices and EFTPOS machines – may need to be updated or replaced ahead of next year’s closure to ensure ongoing service. Telstra are here to help you with the change and answer questions you may have.

SAFETY ALERT: DIFFERENTIALS, DRIVELINE, SUSPENSION AND WHEEL ENDS

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.
 

TAP - Drawbar Trailers

Developed by the ATA’s Industry Technical Council, the Drawbar Trailer Technical Advisory Procedure provides operators with consistent and clear, advice about the design, fabrication, and maintenance of drawbar trailers.

All procedures demand consistency, as Australia has a very diverse fleet with some equipment sourced globally. Therefore it is recommended that training should include different equipment which may be used across a fleet.
 

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This second edition of the ATA’s Truck Impact Chart shows that higher productivity trucks can reduce road damage and halve the number of trips required to move goods.

A report published by ATA Foundation Sponsor Volvo earlier this year found that Australia has a professional truck driver shortage, but there is a strong support for industry action to find a solution.

ATA subcommittee the Industry Technical Council has created a safety alert on possible dangers relating to trailer brake interlock safety systems

This joint National Level Crossing Safety Notice from the ATA and the NHVR reminds heavy vehicle drivers of the potentially life-saving safety measures they must adhere to around rail lines.