Effective Summer Truck Driving Tips
Essential advice for safe truck driving, during hot Aussie summer days An Australian summer can be an absolute scorcher and any seasoned Aussie driver will tell you that the summer months can be dangerous due to the heat and limited visibility. At Chris Shilling Transport Training, we understand the dangers
What is an HR Licence?
An HR License can bring bigger career opportunities To guarantee that roads and drivers are safe, Australia has rules in place to ensure that drivers have the proper licences for the cars they operate. For example, a valid driver’s licence is required to operate trucks, buses, and other large vehicles.
6 Common Heavy Vehicle Driving Mistakes
Safe driving should always be a truck driver’s priority. Accidents involving heavy trucks kill hundreds of people each year. In 2019, the fatalities in heavy truck crash reached 188, a 19.7% increase on the previous year. Although the average number over a 10-year period decreased by 2.7%, the annual death
FAQs about Heavy Vehicles in New South Wales
Information about driving, operating, or managing heavy vehicles in NSW At Chris Shilling Transport Training we teach people to drive heavy goods vehicles every day, every month, every year, and, during that time, a lot of common questions arise about transport training, heavy goods vehicle and licensing information. To help
7 Mistakes That NSW Bus Drivers Should Always Avoid
NSW bus drivers should avoid these costly mistakes Commuters have always depended on and trusted buses as their safest land transportation since they were first used in the early 1800s. Riding buses is and still is to this day one of the safest and efficient ways to travel. However, road
Do You Want to Be A Dangerous Goods Driver?
Anyone who may handle dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances You Will Need the Correct License If you are work includes transporting dangerous goods, you will need to get a Dangerous Goods Licence in addition to your regular driver’s license. This post will talk about dangerous goods transportation in NSW, including
Essential Safety Tips for Long Haul Journeys
Safety should be of utmost priority amongst drivers. Spending hours or even days on the road is mentally taxing for drivers, regardless of the size of vehicle or truck. This often leads to drowsy driving, which can cause accidents. It’s therefore important to find the best strategies to stay safe
Heavy Vehicle Rollover Prevention: How Drivers and Operators Can Avoid HV Rollovers
How drivers and operators can avoid HV rollovers According to the Office of Road Safety, 18% of road crash fatalities in Australia involved a heavy vehicle in 2019. While crashes involving heavy vehicles (HV) are relatively lower than other road users, these crashes usually result in serious injury and even
Who are not allowed to work as a bus driver in NSW?
Learn the qualifications and required training to be a bus driver. Working as a bus driver is more than just putting your hand on the wheel and, well, driving. As the driver, you are in charge of every passenger’s safety – including your own. More than just driving the bus,
How to Obtain a Forklift License in Newcastle
What you need to know to get that forklift license Forklifts are incredibly useful in so many workplaces. Lifting and logistical work is immensely easier and faster, thanks to forklifts. However, operating these industrial lift trucks isn’t initially easy and a huge amount of extra care is needed in order
Chain of Responsibility Training
What is ‘Chain of Responsibility’ training? “Chain of responsibility”, in Heavy Vehicle National Law, means that the responsibility for complying with transport law is shared by all stakeholders in the road transport supply chain. If you or your company transports goods then you will know that safety, accreditation and compliance of
What are Dangerous Goods?
The Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority defines dangerous goods as any items or substances that pose a risk to the safety and health of the public, property, or the environment. They include flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, and infectious materials. These materials require unique handling when being transported by land,
10 Cost Efficient Ways Truck Drivers Can Stay Safe on the Road
Road safety is a top priority in the trucking industry. The National Transport Insurance Company reported a striking increase in truck driver fatalities in 2019, tallying a number that is twice as high as any year in the past decade. Protecting yourself and other people on the road does not
Interstate Truck Driving: Safety Tips and Licence Requirements
When driving interstate, the licence you currently have will suffice, as long as it is still valid. But when you are moving from another state, you must apply for a new licence to permit you to drive trucks in your new state. Here is a handy guide to obtaining interstate
6 Dos and Don’ts When Working At Heights
Working at height can be extremely dangerous to any worker, and falling from heights can lead to severe injuries and even death. It’s among the major causes of fatalities in New South Wales, claiming as many as 12,000 lives between 2014 and 2017. Before Working in High Places Before starting
Benefits of Medium Rigid Driver Training
In Australia, some of the most secure jobs are in the trucking industry. The country relies heavily on its efficient freight transport system and is paying big money to people in this field. The trucking industry has a dominant role in the transportation of non-bulk freight around the country. Truck
Scissor Lift Yellow Card NSW
What is a scissor lift yellow card? This is a permit launched by the Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) stemming from a meeting carried out by its members and the trade. The EWP Operator License, or yellow card as it is known, is issued upon compliance of the industry-driven training
Heavy Rigid HR Driver Training NSW
Truck driving is one of the highest paying skilled jobs in Australia today. With the growing demand for heavy vehicle drivers, getting a Heavy Rigid (HR) heavy vehicle licence opens up many opportunities to work as a driver in the freight industry. A career in the trucking industry starts with
Road Ranger Truck
What are Road Ranger Trucks? Freight trucks are essential modes of transportation in countries like Australia. The freight business is vital for the smooth flow of the Australian economy. The road freight industry alone generates around $50 million a year, which is a considerable part of the country’s GDP. It’s
Truck Driver Fatigue and Management
How Chain of Responsibility and Fatigue Management training can reduce risks and increase awareness of the signs associated with truck driver fatigue. The job of a truck driver is not easy, a small mistake can lead to loss of life as well as property. But it is natural for truckers
Important Facts About Dangerous Goods Transport NSW
Get to know all the important information about dangerous goods transport in NSW such as dangerous goods awareness and how to get a dangerous goods driver’s licence.
Truck Driving Training in NSW
Truck delivery is a growing business in Australia. Being one of the most sparsely-inhabited countries in the world and having such vast distances between population centres, truck transport is a necessity to maintain the country’s economy. Australia’s dependence on freight levels is high compared to most countries. This is due
Heavy Vehicle Truck Driver Training NSW
Is getting a heavy vehicle truck driver licence in Australia easy? Well, it may be easy for some but not that easy for others. To start with, all states possess requirements on how long a person must have a licence ahead of upgrading to the higher class. You can drive
Elevated Work Platform Licencing NSW
What is an elevated work platform? An elevated work platform (EWP) is a device that can be reduced in size, hinged, linked, or a mixture of these that is employed to strengthen a raised area where people, supplies, or gears are raised up for work reasons. Is a licence
Bus Driver Authority NSW
Becoming a Bus Driver in NSW Driving a bus is a demanding job. It requires expertise in operating a large vehicle as well as acceptance of the responsibility for passengers’ lives. It’s no wonder then, that in order to become a bus driver in New South Wales, you have to
Chain of Responsibility Training Idea / Instructions
A simple mistake on the part of a truck driver can lead to huge negative consequences on the road. Chain of Responsibility training provides an integrated educational package to solve this problem. It primarily focuses on exploring the entire chain of command so that road safety can be improved. In
Dangerous Goods Licence NSW
If you work for transporting dangerous goods, you will need to acquire a driver’s license over and above the one you likely already have, a Dangerous Goods Licence. The process and requirements needed for you to obtain a license varies slightly from state to state. Before applying for your dangerous