Heavy vehicle driver fatigue reform
Source: New South Wales.
"Fatigue is one of the biggest causes of crashes for heavy vehicle drivers.
The Heavy Vehicle Driver Fatigue Reform was therefore developed by the National Transport Commission (NTC) and approved by Ministers from all States and Territories in February 2007.
The Reform will be applied in NSW to trucks and truck and trailer combinations over 12 tonne GVM and buses built to seat over 12 adults (including the driver). The Reform is underpinned by world leading fatigue research and is the result of consultation with the trucking industry, government agencies, peak industry trucking association/unions as well as drivers.
This world-first reform focuses on the causes of driver fatigue rather than just regulating hours. Operators who work long hours and night shifts will be required to reduce driver fatigue risks through an audited accreditation scheme."