WA TRANSPORT MAGAZINE - JUNE 2021 EDITION

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IN THIS ISSUE: Steering towards better sleep New AMMS operating conditions Should international drivers get more training?

Driver distraction or suicide?

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Something we can all agree on

By Tim Dawson | Branch Secretary

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Australia needs a pay rise and if there is any solution against stagnating wages it is to join your union.

drive down wages and rates for both parties.

The fact of the matter is that Enterprise Agreements and Awards protect workers.

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age growth in Australia has stagnated in the last 10 years and they use plenty of excuses to tell us why.

You might hear how it is the product of the financial crisis and recession.

COVID-19 is another excuse they use.

Market “flexibility” like the advent of zerohour contracts and the gig economy.

The attack on workers’ rights and Unions has been on the agenda of consecutive conservative Governments and business for years and this is one of the main reasons for stagnant wages.

Even the Reserve Bank has attributed the reduced power of workers and the attacks on their rights to blame for lowwage growth.

But what we have seen in the last 10 years is TWU members joining together and fighting back against these attacks and in return have enjoyed wage rises from TWU negotiated Enterprise Agreements that exceed industry growth.

Which proves that being part of a union can really make the difference to your household budget.

The suppression of wages is not anything new.

This has always been a long-term tactic of ‘big business’ aided and abetted by the Federal Morrison Government.

Their attacks on working people have contributed to the wage stagnation.

In the transport industry suppression of the wages of employees affect Owner Drivers and contractors all the same.

When companies pit employees against Owner Drivers or Owner Drivers against employee’s the company wins and helps

The TWU has been fighting for Owner Drivers since Adam was a boy.

The TWU has been part of driving a long-term campaign to make sure Owner Drivers can operate safely and sustainably.

Since the last article I wrote in this Magazine about changes to Owner Driver legislation, I have been contacted by a number of our members for more information on the changes the union is campaigning for and why we’re campaigning for them.

Simply put, why is it ok for clients to pay drivers at 60-90 or even 120 days?

Owner Drivers need to make ends meet too and rely on a steady income to do this.

Why should Owner Drivers be told to take a rate that is unsustainable?

The TWU will continue to fight for the Act to have teeth in the form of enforceable payment times of 14 days or no longer than a month if you have a contract

These are just some things Owner Drivers put up with and it needs to change.

We should have laws that state payment times which are enforceable and rates that are sustainable.

The TWU will continue to fight for the Act to have teeth in the form of enforceable payment times of 14 days or no longer than a month if you have a contract.

I have been asked why is it that some Owner Drivers in the industry are against sustainable rates or reasonable payment times that can be enforced by a tribunal?

Or a tribunal that can deal with unfair contracts and unreasonable conduct by companies?

It does not make sense why Owner Drivers wouldn’t want more favorable terms for themselves and a system that will fight for them when they’re being screwed over.

For example, new changes the TWU is campaigning for in the Owner Driver Act will work to include vehicles under 4.5tonne all commercial vehicles.

To cover those not currently covered like vans and couriers.

With minimum rates, strengthened legislation of on-time payments and a legal avenue to pursue if their situation is unjust.

This legislation will be a credit to the McGowan government and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti but mostly the many transport workers who fight every day against the injustices in the system, knowing that they will now be covered under this act.

Changes to the legislation will form the basis of rights and protections for Owner Drivers in WA and the people who keep our State moving.

It is time we worked together to make it work.

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Steering towards better sleep: healthy sleep cultures save time, money and lives in the transport industry

By Integrated Safety Support CEO Dr Adam Fletcher

freight continues to grow, it’s time for the transport and logistics industry to focus on building more positive sleeping cultures to keep workers safe.

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ruck drivers all know the familiar feeling of being halfway through a 12hour night shift, trying to keep their semi between the white lines as the feeling of drowsiness starts to creep in.

While Australians are inundated with confronting warnings and horror stories about the dangers of speeding and drink driving, (which account for 34 per cent and 30 per cent of road deaths respectively), fatigue is a major contributing factor to 30 per cent of road fatalities and it often slips under the radar.

In fact, the National Road Safety Action Plan says, “fatigue is four times more likely to contribute to impairment than drugs or alcohol”.

For those in the Australian transport industry, feeling safe and supported on the road fundamentally relies on healthy sleeping habits. Drivers are at particularly high risk of fatigue during lengthy and irregular shifts – a common reality for many who work on the roads.

As our roads return to pre-covid congestion levels, and the reliance on road

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Fatigue hits hardest in the transport industry Fatigue can severely impact employees across all workplaces and industries, but attention-critical workers are at particularly high risk.

Although desk-bound workers often face burnout, mental health problems and deteriorating physical health due to poor sleep habits – but there’s no denying the dangers for workers in transport are more likely to come with tragic consequences.

Long hours, insufficient downtime between shifts and unpredictable work schedules impact a driver’s ability to get good quality, managed and routine rest.

Research suggests long-distance drivers sometimes enter a semi-conscious state while behind the wheel for long periods, while others face circadian rhythm interruptions that can lead to sudden onset drowsiness.

Devastating stories of road deaths and injuries have been told time and time again, leaving an irreparable mark on survivors, colleagues and families.

So, if white-collar businesses are raising the bar when it comes to improving employee wellbeing and creating a healthy sleep culture, isn’t it time that transport leaders to do the same?

With lives genuinely at risk, combatting fatigue and building productive sleep cultures using evidence-based training and the latest technology should be a top priority for all transport executives.

Trucking sleep culture at the fore In a move that sparked outrage, the Australian Federal Government briefly closed truck rest stops during COVID-19 lockdowns last year. Anybody in the industry would know that essential amenities like showers, lounges and rest spaces are vital to the proper and safe functioning of drivers. While closures during the pandemic were quickly remedied, what hasn’t been addressed is the ongoing issue that there simply isn’t enough rest stations in Australia to combat sleep deprivation.

This is particularly true in remote parts of the country, where dedicated rest zones are few and far between. Drivers are often forced to sleep in high-density parking bays that are exposed to road noise and lack sufficient amenities. This environment is not conducive to quality sleep.

Emergency services are seeking support Emergency service workers are deeply committed to their communities and are often faced with high-risk driving tasks during extraordinary shift work. Workrelated injuries and ongoing mental health issues from such traumatic experiences can lead to serious issues with fatigue for these essential frontline workers.

But a recent partnership between Integrated Safety Support and St John Ambulance Service (NT) shows the industry is working towards a higher standard.

The Northern Territory organisation signed up to our Eclipse Subscription Service, which offers courses on healthy sleep training that deepens people’s understanding of sleep, creates healthy boundaries between work and home and enables personal fatigue management.

Drivers are also armed with two free smartphone apps so they can stay on top of their personal alertness and manage their fatigue while on the road.

St John Ambulance NT Director Ambulance Services, Andrew Thomas, said the investment came after the impacts of fatigue on performance and productivity were highlighted during 2020.

“The safety of our staff is our highest priority,” Thomas said. “Ensuring that our frontline emergency workers have the very best access to the latest thinking and understanding of fatigue management and occupational alertness is extremely important to us.”

“The past 12 months have highlighted the impact of fatigue on performance and productivity in all staff, as well as our volunteer workforce. The Eclipse Subscription Service from Integrated Safety Support now delivers training and resources suitable for implementation across the whole team.”

It’s not all about heavy vehicles While we often talk about heavy vehicles, sleep issues are an inherent and growing risk within the rideshare and taxi service industry today too. Laws exist that limit shift lengths and mandate rest breaks, but ridesharing businesses are often unable to track and enforce these essential laws due to the nature of the gig economy. Drivers who are struggling to make ends meet can easily switch between rideshare apps or pick up a shift in a completely different industry while they are supposed to be resting between jobs. Companies are still overcoming the

loopholes in the system, adding new and complicated risks to our roads.

Cost analysis for businesses While many workers across all industries think they can maximise profits by getting the job done as quickly as possible, fatigue has been proven to cost businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars. The latest Sleep Foundation report found the total cost of inadequate sleep in Australia is $9000 per worker annually. That adds up to a whopping total of $66.3 billion, comprising of $26.2 billion in financial costs and $40.1 billion in the loss of wellbeing.

This dramatic financial burden is mostly avoidable if workers are given dedicated support, tools and training that empowers a healthy work culture and rewards individual decision-making around their sleep health and habits.

Support is out there Growing demand for fatigue management tools is an encouraging sign that sleep health is starting to be taken seriously.

In the wake of COVID-19, industry leaders have woken up to the reality that managing fatigue can improve the bottom line, increase productivity and staff retention, but most importantly keep workers safe and healthy.

It’s time for transport and logistics businesses to continue leading the way.

Transport leaders need to ask themselves, are their drivers armed with the adequate training and tools to recognise and manage fatigue to keep themselves and others safe?

Dr Adam Fletcher is an ex-US military sleep researcher with more than 15 years’ experience training high-performance teams, soldiers, airline pilots, CEOs and safetycritical workers how to optimise productivity through engaging online training programs and patented apps.

THE TELL-TALE SIGNS OF POOR SLEEP AND FATIGUE Signs of poor-quality sleep • Taking longer than 20 minutes to get to sleep • Not getting a regular minimum of 7 hours • Waking up without feeling refreshed • Noticeable behaviour changes (restlessness, snoring, breathing stopping) • Not getting continuous sleep and waking during the night

Signs of fatigue • Physical ♦ Yawning ♦ Microsleeps ♦ Head nodding ♦ Difficulty keeping eyes open • Mental ♦ Forgetfulness ♦ Slowed response times and reaction times ♦ Carelessness and risktaking ♦ Bad mood and inability to control emotions

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Also in this edition we are not shying away from the emotive subjects. Page 10 – Do truck drivers take drugs? Driver distraction or suicide on Page 13, and our resident Bird’s Eye view columnist Carol Messenger questions the state of the Great Northern Highway, especially in between Newman and Port Hedland on Page 18.

Hope you enjoy the read, and please feel free to email me at karen@angrychicken. com.au if you have any comments.

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WA State Government initiative to get more truckies on the road

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he McGowan Government’s $6.1 million Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set is underway, with 12 students currently enrolled in the pilot course.

Developed in consultation with the transport industry, the six-week course aims to address driver shortages, by training 500 new workers in Heavy Rigid (HR) licences and upskilling an additional 500 existing drivers from HR licences to Heavy Combination (HC) and/or MultiCombination (MC) licences.

An Australian first, the new course aims to increase skilled workers through both theoretical and practical hands on truck driving at the state-of-the-art Driver Risk Management facility located at Perth Airport.

On successful completion, participants obtain a Heavy Rigid; Heavy Combination; or Multi Combination class vehicle, and may apply for a forklift (LF) licence.

The course is free for eligible students and the Practical Driving Instruction Training and Assessment and licencing costs $500 for concession students and $1,250 for non-concession students.

Western Roads Federation has been advising the State Government on issues affecting the industry, and has been instrumental in developing the expanded skill set to address unprecedented

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workforce demands due to COVID-19.

As the peak industry body, Western Roads Federation will mentor and support students on the path to employment, working to connect students to industry employers.

Central Regional TAFE is now taking expressions of interest for future intakes and planning is underway to expand the training to the Mid-West, Goldfields and Great Southern regions in coming months.

To find out more visit www. jobsandskills.wa.gov.au or contact your local Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64 for more information.

Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery said, “These skill sets form an essential part of our COVID-19 recovery,

An Australian first, the new course aims to increase skilled workers through both theoretical and practical hands on truck driving at the stateof-the-art Driver Risk Management facility located at Perth Airport

providing affordable and accessible training options for Western Australians to upskill or retrain.

“The skill set aims to train 500 new entrants and upskill 500 existing workers to drive larger vehicles.

“Our training sector has been front and centre of our recovery, training workers in areas of need.

“Central Regional TAFE has partnered with Driver Risk Management to deliver the course and this is an excellent example of TAFE colleges and private training providers working together to address industry skills needs.”

WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how vital the freight industry and truck drivers are to our State and our economy.

“We have worked collaboratively with industry to create this program to make sure it gives truck drivers the skills they need while also helping jobseekers increase their employability.

“Western Roads Federation and the Transport Workers’ Union approached the Premier, Minister for Education and Training and myself, asking to create a dedicated training course for truck drivers.

“I’m so pleased we have been able to roll out a training program that delivers what industry needs.”

Over to you QUESTIONS TO THE WA STATE GOVERNMENT

Thank you to our WA State Government for answering WA Transport Magazine reader’s questions. If you have a question that is related to the transport industry please email it to the publisher at: karen@angrychicken.com.au Question Why set the speed down Greenmount hill at 40kmh when there’s no enforcement? Without fail, every time you go down it there is a handful of clowns going 60+ with fully loaded road trains.

Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson The 40 km/h speed limit on Greenmount Hill is in place to ensure safe descent of heavy vehicles. The WA Police are responsible for enforcing posted speed limits, including this posted heavy vehicle speed zone.

WA Police often enforce the speed down Greenmount Hill.

However, if heavy vehicles are observed speeding down Greenmount Hill, this should be reported to Police for their awareness.

The RTAA is not to be used as a depot and excessive stays should be reported to HVS.

Question Why is Main Roads not enforcing a time limit and removing trailers, dolly's and trucks from the Kewdale RTAA when it is very clear some people/companies are using it as a depot.

Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson Main Roads monitors the RTAA and notifies those owners who have stayed within the Kewdale RTAA for an excessive period, that they need to move their vehicles as quickly as possible as per the erected signage.

Question Why is the RAV map in networks? Do I need to display on the front and rear of my roadtrain “Network 5.5”?

Answer from Main Roads Spokesperson The different RAV networks correspond to different RAV categories. The specific permit or order you are operating under will specify which RAV Network you must operate on.

There is no requirement to display the network on your vehicle.

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NEW ACCREDITED MASS MANAGEMENT SCHEME (AMMS) OPERATING CONDITIONS

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n 22 March 2021, Main Roads updated the operating conditions for the Accredited Mass Management Scheme (AMMS). The new AMMS operating conditions have been streamlined to provide clarity on the requirements, greater flexibility to AMMS operators and alignment with the format of our other operating conditions.

With the introduction of the new AMMS Operating Conditions, some of the changes to the AMMS permits include: 1) Consistency and more flexibility with approved vehicle combinations throughout all AMMS levels; 2) There is no longer a requirement to identify the specific vehicle category on the permit. Instead, the transport operator simply pays for the maximum modified mass (mass in excess of statutory limits) that they require. They can then use any approved vehicle combination within that modified mass limit identified in the relevant AMMS Operating Conditions; and 3) The different AMMS Level axle group mass limits can be mixed, provided the axle groups loaded to the lesser AMMS Level are at the rear of the vehicle combination.

All new/renewed AMMS permits will be issued subject to the new AMMS Operating Conditions. Existing AMMS permits are still

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valid until they expire.

Please visit the Accredited Mass Management Scheme (AMMS) webpage on our website to view the new AMMS operating conditions at www.mainroads. wa.gov.au/heavy-vehicles/permit-orderscheme/accredited-mass-managementscheme-amms/

Remote Areas Consultative Group meetings to be hosted by WA during 2021-2022 The Remote Areas Consultative Group (RACG) consists of the four ‘remote area’ jurisdictions, namely the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia

All new/renewed AMMS permits will be issued subject to the new AMMS Operating Conditions and Western Australia, and is sponsored by the respective jurisdiction’s regulating authority.

Each of the remote jurisdictions has representatives from its regulator and peak industry bodies. WA’s representation is comprised of Main Roads, the Western Roads Federation and the Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA.

Participating national bodies include the National Transport Commission, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, National Road Transport Association and ARRB. Observer organisations consist of the Truck Industry Council, Transport for NSW, and the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

The RACG provides a platform for remote area operators and senior agency officers to exchange views on barriers to cross-border operations for road transport, and to recommend solutions to problems.

It provides a forum for consultation between jurisdictional, industry and national members on a range of road transport issues relating to remote areas, including proposed reforms.

Following each six monthly meeting, communiques are published on the host jurisdiction’s website. The next meeting is scheduled for mid-2021.

Hosting duties are rotated among the jurisdictions every two years, and have recently been handed over from South Australia to Western Australia for the period 2021-2022. Western Australia previously hosted it during 2004-2006 and 2012-2014.

Main Roads WA looks forward to actively contributing to and further progressing the liaison the RACG has accomplished to date.

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Federal Budget infrastructure boost to help build WA economy

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estern Australia continues to benefit from the Federal Government's record infrastructure investment, with funding for major new projects announced in the Federal Budget.

Key projects to be funded include: • $347.5 million for METRONET: Hamilton Street-Wharf Street Grade Separations and Elevation of Associated Stations, including Queens Park Station and Cannington Station and an enhanced METRONET Byford Rail Extension project, with new grade separated rail crossing at Armadale Road and an elevated station at Armadale • $200 million for the Great Eastern Highway Upgrades – Coates Gully, Walgoolan to Southern Cross and Ghooli to Benari • $160 million for the WA Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements – Package 1 • $112.5 million for the Reid Highway – Altone Road and Daviot RoadDrumpellier Drive – Grade-separated intersections

• $85 million for the Perth Airport Precinct – Northern Access • $64 million for the Toodyay Road Upgrade – Dryandra to Toodyay • $55 million for the Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication, and • $31.5 million towards the METRONET High Capacity Signalling project Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, "This includes supporting more than 4,000 direct and indirect jobs in WA over the life of the new projects announced through the Budget, boosting businesses and communities as part of the Government's National Economic Recovery Plan."

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said, “Since April last year, we have delivered NorthLink WA – Northern and Central Sections, which received $556 million in federal funding. We also partnered with the WA Government to deliver the Great Northern Highway – Muchea to Wubin Upgrade, with a $276 million

federal investment.”

Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan said the additional $1.26 billion would ensure WA's pipeline of infrastructure work will continue, providing an ongoing economic boost.

“We are already embarking on the biggest road and rail investment program our State has ever seen,” the Premier said.

Senator for Western Australia Michaelia Cash said in this Budget, the Government was providing funding to better connect regional Western Australia.

“This includes the WA Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements project to better connect our world-class farmers to domestic and international markets," Senator Cash said.

“Regional WA is the backbone of our State, the powerhouse of our economy, and by backing supply chain improvements, we are supporting them to continue to lead our State’s recovery.”

For more information on investments in WA visit investment.infrastructure.gov.au

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Over to you A FAIR GO FOR OWNER DRIVERS by Ray Pratt

Do truck drivers take drugs?

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o truck drivers take drugs? This was a question I was asked some time ago by someone from the media who was trying to write a story trying to sensationalise the use of drugs amongst truck drivers. I answered the question by asking them if anyone used drugs in their place of employment. The answer is obviously yes.

It is a fact that some people in all walks of life consume drugs. Police checks on heavy vehicle driver’s show that about one driver in fifteen is affected by drugs.

While this may appear to be an extremely high percentage of truck drivers drug affected it is about the same ratio for the average motorist.

Just remember most truck drivers do not take drugs. The issue is that truck drivers on drugs pose a bigger danger to themselves and the public because of the size of their vehicle.

While most of the public that are

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recreational drug users some truck drivers use drugs to combat fatigue. In many instances truck drivers are compelled to drive excessive hours to meet deadlines and so feel the need to resort to taking various drugs to get the job done.

It may be argued that taking drugs is an effective way for long distance transport drivers to combat fatigue but it certainly comes with certain risks. It does pose a risk on safe driving. It does bring with it a lot of health risks. Lastly, drivers on drugs involved in crashes are more than likely to be the culpable driver.

There have been several horrific accidents recently caused by heavy vehicle drivers under the influence of drugs in which innocent motorists have died.

Unfortunately, reducing drug use in the long distance transport industry is not a simple matter.

Drug taking while driving is illegal and dangerous but this does not seem to deter a lot of drivers. Many workplaces have

The question of truck drivers taking drugs should focus on the reasons truck drivers feel the need to use drugs

random drug testing to combat the problem but this is just a token effort by transport companies to show that they appear to be taking active steps to combat the issue.

The question of truck drivers taking drugs should focus on the reasons truck drivers feel the need to use drugs.

We work in a very demanding dangerous industry. Truck drivers are pushed to drive excessive hours to meet delivery times. We are often paid by the kilometre and the rate isn’t the best so we try and make up the shortage by driving longer hours.

Transport companies and the large multi-nationals need to take responsibility.

They paint themselves as good corporate companies but in reality they are the devil in disguise. They decide the work schedule and the rates of pay. If the deadlines and rates were to improve then the pressure would make life easier for the transport industry.

It is fact that truck drivers work very hard and drive excessive hours in a very dangerous and competitive industry.

Most truck drivers are hard-working decent people that obey the laws and are just interested in working to provide a decent living for themselves and their families. Truck drivers spend a lifetime driving trucks and we get to see things that are dangerous and need to change but nobody is listening to us.

Keep it safe, Ray Pratt.

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What does the Federal Budget mean for the Transport Industry?

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nder full expensing, eligible businesses with an aggregated turnover of up to $5 billion can deduct the full cost of eligible assets, including trucks and trailers. Assets will need to be used for the first time or installed ready for use by 30 June 2023.

Since the introduction of full expensing last year, new truck sales have soared and many transport businesses have taken advantage of renewing their fleets which can only have a good safety outcome with new technologies such as advanced emergency braking and other safety technologies.

This extension will not only help businesses seeking to buy new equipment but businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $50 million can fully expense second hand assets giving a great opportunity to buy a late model second hand truck to replace older equipment.

Temporary loss carry-back will also be extended by one year. This will allow eligible companies to carry-back tax losses from the 2022-23 income years to offset previously taxed profits as far back as the 2018-19 income years. Companies with aggregated annual turnover of up to $5 billion can apply tax losses incurred during the 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and now the 2022-23 income years to offset tax paid in 2018-19 or later years. The tax refund will be available to companies when they lodge their 2020-21, 2021-22 and now 2022-23 tax returns. This will help increase cash flow for businesses in future years and support companies that were profitable and paying tax but find themselves in a loss position as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Temporary loss carry-back also

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complements the temporary full expensing measure by allowing more companies to take advantage of expensing, while it is available, further supporting Australia’s economic recovery.

There are changes to the company tax rates. The full company tax rate is 30% and the lower company tax rate is 27.5%. The company tax rate for small and medium businesses (aggregated turnover up to $50 million) will fall to 25 per cent from 1 July 2021. To find out your eligibility visit www.ato. gov.au/rates/changes-to-company-tax-rates/ The $450 per month threshold for the superannuation guarantee will be removed.

Since the introduction of full expensing last year, new truck sales have soared and many transport businesses have taken advantage of renewing their fleets These employees will now be entitled to super. The superannuation guarantee rate will increase to 10 per cent on 1 July 2021 The Government will extend the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program.

Business can access a 50 per cent wage subsidy over 12 months for newly commencing apprentices or trainees signed up by 31 March 2022. The subsidy is capped at $7,000 per quarter per apprentice or trainee.

Small businesses are set to benefit from the government’s $134.6 million deregulation package, which aims to help employers comply with workplace law

using tech solutions.

The deregulation package is intended to support Australia’s economic recovery by “cutting red tape for businesses interacting with government”. The government estimates the package will reduce compliance costs for businesses, individuals and not-for-profits, by $430 million annually.

Small business can also expect to benefit from the government’s $10 million investment in regulatory technology.

This funding will go toward the development of new digital tools that will help employers understand and comply with modern awards.

Personally, the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (LMITO) has been extended until the end of next financial year (202122) - with a one-off tax offset worth $1,080 to those earning from $48,000 to $90,000.

Other key measures for the transport industry in the budget include: • $15.2 billion in additional infrastructure commitments • $1 billion in 2022-23 to identify and deliver road safety projects such as road widening and audio tactile line marking and • $16.5 million over four years to establish the National Freight Data Hub • $5.1 million over four years for the Office of Road Safety • $12.1 million over three years for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to fund engineering assessments of local government road infrastructure. These assessments will support the increased use of high productivity trucks on local roads, which increases productivity and safety.

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DRIVER DISTRACTION OR SUICIDE? Caution: Some readers may find parts of this content confronting or distressing.

If any of this material raises concerns for you contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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report by the National Transport Insurance in 2020 found the number of truck driver fatalities had more than doubled in 2019 compared to any year over the past decade.

The report also found that cars were responsible for about 80 per cent of deadly multi-vehicle crashes involving trucks, however, truck drivers were less likely to be killed in these scenarios.

The steep rise in truck driver deaths was described in the report as a "workplace tragedy".

Quarterly figures from the Federal Government showed there were 20 deaths involving heavy rigid trucks in the last quarter of 2019, up almost 67 per cent compared to the same period in 2018, but those deaths included people in cars and trucks.

Data from SafeWork Australia also found those who worked in the transport, postal, and warehouse sector had the highest fatality rate of all industries in 2018.

A major issue in the report was driver distraction and 82 per cent of crashes involved drivers aged 25 and under.

NTI broadened its research after it noticed the sharp rise in deaths among its clients.

"That caused us to look at the broader road toll and we saw there was around a 65 per cent

However, one subject that is rarely spoken of in the transport industry is people using trucks to end their lives increase in truck occupant deaths in 2019, compared to almost any year in the decade prior," report author Adam Gibson said.

Mr Gibson said people were too quick to assume truck drivers were at fault.

"Part of it is the language we use; it is 'family killed in truck crash' and it tends to imply that the truck was at fault," he said.

"We need to understand that behind the wheel is a human being.

"They deserve the benefit of the doubt and we need to extend them that courtesy."

However, one subject that is rarely spoken of in the transport industry is people using trucks to end their lives.

The reason the transport media has been asked not to talk about it is that it ‘could’ give those vulnerable in the public the ‘idea’.

This is a double edged sword and most of us in the transport industry know of someone who has been affected, however their stories are rarely told.

The impact on anyone who has experienced this tragedy literally ruins their lives and many walk away from the industry

severely mentally impacted.

Recently, we have seen more incidents of single car users, usually young men crossing the road into the path of an oncoming truck.

The results have been horrendous with the car driver ultimately losing their life and in some instances the truck driver or their passenger also dying. Have these been acts of suicide or distraction? Regardless, the impact on the truck driver is quite frankly life altering and this in turn affects their life both personally and work, family, and their business.

We have all heard of an increase in mental health issues in Australia since the Pandemic started but according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare who say there is no clear evidence of an increase in suicide, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, or suicidal thoughts associated with the pandemic.

The question we all ask is ‘why’ involve others in your demise and to that end WA Transport Magazine would like to hear from you if you have been affected. We want to know how this has changed your life both personally and work wise. Email karen@angrychicken.com.au Perhaps by telling your stories we can help make a change and point out all the others who are affected, or if on the other hand you think this is not a good idea, we still want to hear from you with your reasons.

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Over to you WESTERN ROADS FEDERATION by Cam Dumesny, CEO

SHOULD INTERNATIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS RECEIVE TRAINING?

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ustralia's Heavy Vehicle Road transport industry has a unique set of characteristics that includes longer distances and larger combinations than occurs elsewhere in the world.

Given this uniqueness, should international truck drivers operating in Australia undertake some form of additional training?

I have fielded numerous calls on the matter, and it does inflame emotions.

I am trying to take the emotion out of it and seek your thoughts.

Two things to consider before you respond, and before you respond, have a think about this…

1. If you are of Irish descent like I am

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New Fremantle Ports Chief Executive Officer appointed

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orts Minister Rita Saffioti has announced the appointment of Michael Parker as Fremantle Ports’ new Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Parker was formerly the Business Unit President and Managing Director/ Chairman of Alcoa Alumina and Alcoa of Australia between 2015 and 2019.

He was selected from a wide field of applicants due to his extensive experience, qualifications and skill set.

Mr Parker's selection by Fremantle

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on my mum's side, then remember our ancestors in the 1800's were treated like dirt when they arrived in Australia. All they were doing was coming here to work hard and build a future for their families.

2. Secondly, how effective is our current training for local drivers? Presently, someone can get a truck licence with less than a day's training and then is free to operate with no load restraint training, no fatigue training, no knowledge of Main Roads Heavy Vehicle rules and regulations and so forth.

So, what are your thoughts? Email info@westernroads.com.au

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Ports’ board will enhance a capable executive and management team which has managed the organisation safely through COVID-19 to date, with trade outcomes well ahead of other Australian cities’ ports.

Mr Parker has held other roles with Alcoa, including Director Business Development and Marketing and VicePresident Alcoa Materials Management in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA - a role with responsibility for the company's North American road, rail and shipping

Once I have evaluated from our members, the board will decide if we will engage with other state bodies on this issue.

Should Rest Areas Be Mandated in Road Projects Like most Australian Governments, Western Australia has a Percent for Art Scheme that encourages art in the built environment by using a percentage of a development's overall budget to commission public artworks.

The Percent for Art Scheme requires up to one percent of the construction budget for new works over $2 million, to be spent on artwork. This has been going since 1989.

Having overdone the coffee the other

transportation.

He has held a range of executive and non-executive directorships; is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Mr Parker will take up his new role this week.

Ports Minister Rita Saffioti said, "Mr Parker’s expertise and experience leading a large mining and commodities organisation and knowledge of the Western Australian economy and industry will be highly valuable.

“Mr Parker has spent the majority of a 25 years-plus career with Alcoa of Australia, gaining wide experience in mining and processing, global business operations, commercial management and supply chain optimisation.

“He has a strong background in strategic planning, corporate governance and workplace culture, which I'm confident will further strengthen Fremantle Ports' capacity to meet challenges and take advantage of trade opportunities in the years ahead.

“I look forward to him working with stakeholders and assisting with planning for the development of a new container port and terminal in Kwinana, which will require the best planning and expertise from Fremantle Ports.”

day, as I drove up to Muchea along the new Northlink Freeway, the lack of rest areas was really, really, really noticeable.

So, here's a thought, why not apply a One Percent Rule for Rest Areas on all public road works over $2million.

If that had been applied to the $1 Billiondollar Northlink Project, then $10 million would have been spent on rest areas for trucks – which currently there are ‘none’.

For the $200 million just announced in the Federal Budget for the Great Eastern Highway upgrades, that would mean $2 million for rest areas. And I mean proper rest areas with toilets, shade, tables for truck drivers.

So again, what are your thoughts? Email me at info@westernroads.com.au

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There are over 70 young or mature aged retained people available in Western Australia with forklift tickets and some other qualifications - they just need someone prepared to give them a go prepared to give us a start, so if you can may be its time to return the favour.

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Regional Roadworks Signage Review Survey The State Government commissioned Regional Roadworks Signage Review Reference Group is seeking information on

temporary roadworks signage in regional Western Australia to enhance safety and improve road user experiences by way of an online survey.

They want ‘you’ to share your experiences through roadworks on regional roads in Western Australia. They want you to tell them about the things that work well, what could be done better and suggest what you might do to improve the use of temporary roadworks signage on our regional roads.

Your survey responses will be used to inform recommendations put to the State Government by the Regional Roadworks Signage Review Reference Group.

The survey will take about five minutes to complete and is open until 10 June 2021.

It is your opportunity to put in your thoughts?

Either email info@westernroads.com. au and we will email you the link or it is as follows: www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/regionalroadworks-signage-review/survey_tools/ regional-roadside-signage-review-survey.

WESTERN ROADS FEDERATION IS THE UNITED VOICE OF WA TRANSPORT COMPANIES Western Roads Federation has been formed to give a strong unified voice for companies who use WA roads for commercial benefit.

Western Roads Federation is a membership driven organisation. If you believe in the industry and what you do, then make sure your company is a member, and get involved.

For a membership application form Email cam.dumesny@westernroads.com.au ◆ Phone 08 9365 7799 or 0481 064 371 180 Hay St, East Perth WA 6004

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Over to you LRTAWA by David Fyfe, President, Livestock and Rural Transport Association of Western Australia (Inc)

Our licensing system needs repair

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everal times in the last few weeks, well respected members of our industry have told me of their fears in driving on the Great Eastern Highway because of the dangerous behaviour shown by some truck drivers.

In one notable example the head of a successful company has surrendered a portion of the company’s usual work

Boost for remaining Australian Refineries News

A $2.3 billion taxpayer boost has been given to Australia’s two remaining oil refineries to stay open.

Described as a matter of economic and national security by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the package also includes $302 million to help both companies upgrade their facilities.

The money will be shared between Ampol in Brisbane and Viva Energy in Geelong and is based on how much petrol and diesel each refinery produces and what profit margin they make on the fuel.

The package is estimated to preserve 1250 jobs and save drivers one cent per litre on petrol.

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Australian Workers Union national secretary Daniel Walton said, “We’ve been saying for months Australia should never become a nation that can't make its own fuel and that we need not reach that dire situation if we get a few policy settings right.”

“We couldn't afford to become a nation without the capacity to produce crucial fuels, hoping shipping lanes remain open.”

Australia’s refining capacity has been sliding backwards for more than a decade and as a consequence, BP closed down its refinery at Kwinana in WA and ExxonMobil shut its plant at Altona in Victoria.

Obviously, if the two remaining refineries were to close, Australia would be forced to import all its fuel.

because in his words he ‘can no longer ask his drivers to put themselves at risk on that stretch of road’ so he would prefer not to do the work. As noble as these actions are, the end result is that a safe and reliable operator, with well trained and experienced drivers, will likely be replaced by drivers of the kind being complained of.

I’m sure most people reading this

Transformation of Mitchell Freeway

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he $448 million upgrade of the Mitchell Freeway is now underway creating more than 2,200 local jobs.

Three separate projects have commenced construction with the aim of busting congestion and reducing travel times to Perth’s northern suburbs.

The $232 million Mitchell Freeway Extension project will extend the freeway north from

magazine will have either experienced or heard of similar stories which usually ends in head-scratching about how these particular drivers obtained their licences.

Whilst it is good for a bit of light-hearted banter, the issue of driver competence is now very serious. The driver shortage is making the situation worse with an industry desperate to fill recruitment gaps – a problem that doesn’t show signs of abating any time soon.

Congratulations to everyone involved with the new driver training initiative.

Graduates from this program will have received structured training on load restraint, the accreditation system and fatigue management to name a few elements of a driver’s life. It will still remain the case however that most people will obtain their heavy vehicle licence through a shorter, less intensive process with minimal on the job instruction.

The problem appears to be twofold.

Firstly, there is the issue of how some licences are obtained and the other relates to compliance once the drivers are on the road – is it really true there are examples of one licence being shared between two drivers?

There are many reputable driving training companies in Western Australia, and these comments are not directed at them, although I can imagine it is difficult for them to compete with those that offer an easier path to a licence.

If you search the internet it is not hard to find examples of HC or HR driver training being offered in a matter of hours.

In 2019, the WA Department of Transport

Hester Avenue to Romeo Roadand is being delivered by the Mitchell Extension Joint Venture, a consortium of BMD Construction and Georgiou Group.

The project will include new freeway access points at Hester Avenue, Lukin Drive and Romeo Road, an extension of Romeo Road from Wanneroo Road to Marmion Avenue, duplication of Wanneroo Road from Romeo Road to Trian Road and new shared paths on the western side of the freeway.

Additional funding recently announced by the Morrison Government means the interchange at Butler Boulevard can also be added to the scope.

On top of this, funding has also been negotiated to enable the duplication of

I’m sure most people reading this magazine will have either experienced or heard of similar stories which usually ends in head-scratching about how these particular drivers obtained their licences undertook a blitz of heavy vehicle licensing and as a result, more than 300 drivers were immediately taken off the road. If that was to happen today, given the driver shortage, the result would be less than desirable.

What we do need however is greater oversight of the driver training process, with complaints followed-up and greater scrutiny of driver behaviour particularly on well-known, notorious routes because we cannot keep our head in the sand.

Much time and effort is going into researching the freight and logistics industry’s social license in WA. We know the community is concerned about heavy vehicle accidents and operator error.

Given the increasing freight task it is very important to improve the perception of the industry if we are to have public support for what we do and a regulatory regime that doesn’t hamstring us at every turn.

Stricter regulation is always the response to negative public reaction. To this end we have to strike a balance between regulation that protects the industry and community at one end of the scale and regulation that stands in the way of getting the job done.

In relation to licensing, our regulations

The $448 million upgrade of the Mitchell Freeway is now underway creating more than 2,200 local jobs.

Wanneroo Road from south of Romeo Road to Dunstan Road - this will result in a continuous dual carriageway on Wanneroo Road all the way north to Taronga Place in Carabooda.

Work on the $140 million Smart Freeway project has also commenced and will see the popular technology rolled out at nine entry ramps southbound from Hester Avenue to Warwick Road.

must protect the industry and community.

Although it seems almost contradictory, the other licensing issue which stands in the way of the industry attracting new drivers is the length of time a driver must have an HC licence before obtaining an MC licence. In practice a young person wanting to make a career out of driving a multi combination vehicle will be at least 21 years of age before they can drive an MC vehicle. By this age a lot of young people have opted for an alternative career and the transport industry has lost them. Whilst experience is important, most of us know of competent young people, who given the right training would be very reliable drivers.

Unfortunately, our system doesn’t provide scope for accommodating them.

There are other anomalies in the licensing system such as the inability for an HR driver to drive a pig trailer on an HR licence or an HR driver to drive an unladen semi-trailer. Overcoming these anomalies would allow a career path for young people and assist the driver shortage.

It is clear our licensing system needs review to make sure it helps us get the right people on the road.

The third project will see the Mitchell Freeway southbound widened to three lanes between Hodges Drive to Hepburn Avenue.

This project also includes construction of a new lane from Hodges Drive to Hepburn Avenue, an extra lane from Hepburn Avenue entry ramp to Warwick Road exit ramp, new safety barriers and new or upgraded shared paths between Ocean Reef Road to Warwick Station.

All three projects are jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments and are on track to be completed late 2023.

The Western Australian Planning Commission estimating by 2031, the population of the northern suburbs will have grown by 39 per cent to 395,000 and to 740,000 by 2050..

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Over to you BIRDS EYE VIEW by Carol Messenger

Expect more deaths

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t seems like every morning when I turn on the radio, or open a newspaper or log onto Facebook there are reports of another truck accident on Great Northern Highway. The section between Newman and Port Hedland is particularly nasty and accidents are occurring at the rate of one or two ‘each’ week. So why is it so?

As with every problem, there is never

just one answer - but the combination of a number of dangerous factors that are coming together more and more often is seeing this particular 450 km stretch of road claiming more and more lives.

Built in 1944, and touted as the longest, most remote paved road in the world it is now viewed as one of the most dangerous and most degraded roads around.

Christine Holgate to lead Toll Global Express

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llegro Funds is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Holgate as future Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Express.

Ms Holgate will lead the transformation strategy for the growing parcels and logistics organisation upon Allegro completing its acquisition from the owner, Japan Post.

“I am honoured to be joining the Global Express team. I believe strongly in the potential of the

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business and have great respect for both the employees of Global Express and Allegro,” Ms Holgate said.

“In recent times Global Express has faced challenges and there is lots of hard work ahead of us. However, the combination of new funding, a focused local leadership team, a strong position in growing markets and the turnaround expertise of Allegro, will ensure the business is successful.

“As the world emerges from COVID-19, it is critical that we build more resilience in our logistics networks across Australia and

New Zealand. Ecommerce in Australia still trails comparable countries at around 15% of sales. The retail sector’s future success will depend greatly on Global Express providing the competitive delivery service necessary to underpin expansion,” she said.

Adrian Loader, a founding partner of Allegro Funds, who will chair the new company, said the strong funding commitment and ability to recruit and retain talent was evidence of Allegro’s longterm commitment to the business.

“With enviable assets, funding of $500 million obtained and now an industry

The sheer volume of trucks (alone) that use this road on a daily basis, 24 hours a day is phenomenal. It is just a continuous stream - truck after truck after truck.

Where there used to be one or two really big Oversize loads going up over a weekend, it is now a continual pull over to allow them to pass coming the other way.

My last trip away there were six Oversize loads over a period of about three hours.

And along with wide loads come heavy dump trucks, locomotives, frames, mills 50 Tonne, 100 Tonne, and more. All travelling up a road that really wasn't built to handle either the volume or the weight of freight it is seeing now. A road that is crumbling away from the shoulders, and is full of potholes, dips and corrugations which feels like you are riding a rollercoaster.

So we have a badly maintained road, we have freight that is very oversize and very heavy and then we add in the very long. Let’s face it, passing a 53m road train takes effort and timing - even more so if it is another truck but then to add to the mix, the Super Quads were introduced at 60m long. That extra seven metres is a bloody long way.

Supposedly limited to (and here the opinion differs depending on who you speak to) but 95 or 90kph - a large number of these trucks do in excess of this regularly, many up over 100kph with that back trailer wagging like a dog's tail when he is glad to see you.

And they are breeding… A close friend counted 37 of them coming towards him in the stretch between Port Hedland and the Marble Bar turnoff.

Drivers complain that you can't even get your lights up on high beam as it is just a continuous stream of them. The word

leading CEO announced, Global Express is putting in place all the ingredients required for long-term success,” Mr Loader said.

“We are pleased to have built a close and collaborative relationship with Toll Group as we work towards completing the transaction. After completion, we will work hard to build an equally productive relationship with our suppliers, landlords and other business partners,” he said.

Ms Holgate said the multi-year transformation program would begin by listening to the organisation’s stakeholders.

“The company’s customers, employees and business partners have all been very loyal to Global Express, so our transformation plan

Built in 1944, and touted as the longest, most remote paved road in the world it is now viewed as one of the most dangerous and most degraded roads around

around town is that there will be even more of them on the road as Willy Wally Creek opens up in the next few months.

So now we have a badly maintained road, oversize loads, heavy loads, super long loads and then we add in the human factor - companies pushing drivers to work longer and longer. Drivers that work 12 days on and 2 days off, drivers that are working 'rolling shifts' - that bed down after their absolute legal limit allowed to work and as soon as they wake up they are back out in the next truck - a different one from yesterday but one where the seat is still warm from the fellow that just got out - because time is money so the trucks don't stop. They just go round and round in circles, the drivers only getting off when their hours run out and then straight back on as soon as they are legal again. These

Last month Allegro Funds announced it would acquire Toll Global Express from Japan Post and commit funding of $500 million to support the company’s longterm growth must begin by listening and acting on their insights,” Ms Holgate said.

“I understand how much they all depend on Global Express, and that our success in the future will help drive theirs,” she said.

Ms Holgate has committed to a 100-

drivers who go weeks or months without seeing their families because the two days off are spent recuperating and resting from the previous 12 days.

On top of that, add in your regulation cowboy operators the ones who have cut the rates down to the bone so now they have to drive all day and all night and overload like crazy just to cover their costs.

Everyone is pushing everything to the limit to make more money. Instead of using two trucks or two trailers let's petition Main Roads to allow us to go longer, or wider or heavier. Where is the Chain of Responsibility?

Main Roads need to draw a line in the sand - no more. No longer, no wider, no heavier and spend some of those gazillions that they make from all the fees that they charge truck owners to fix this road properly.

Look at the beautiful wide, flat roads in South Australia then look what we have to put up with here in Western Australia.

Sadly, all of this 'as usual' has to do with the almighty dollar and that dollar saved is obviously worth more than a fellow truckies life.

There are a growing number of drivers that will no longer drive that Newman/ Hedland stretch of road after dark. They state that it is simply too dangerous and that they are not going to put their lives on the line. These are old school Owner Operators who have seen one too many shattered or burnt bodies pulled out of a truck wreck and don't want theirs to be the next one Believe me, if nothing is done - and done quickly, you can certainly expect a lot more deaths on this stretch of road.

day program of meetings with customers, business partners and employees in all the company’s main markets after she assumes the role.

Last month Allegro Funds announced it would acquire Toll Global Express from Japan Post and commit funding of $500 million to support the company’s long-term growth.

Toll Global Express employs more than 8,000 people in Australia and New Zealand and generates over A$3 billion in revenue.

In the weeks until completion, Allegro will focus on satisfying the remaining sale conditions. After completion, Toll Global Express will cease being a division of Toll Holdings.

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News

Second stage of Great Northern Highway upgrades underway

CONVERTER DOLLY TRIAL

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he second stage of upgrades to the Great Northern Highway, north of Ord River are now underway.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said, "Upgrading the Ord River section of Great Northern Highway between Halls Creek and the Victoria Highway turn-off is vital as it is a key part of WA’s highwide-load corridor and provides access to mining and pastoral leases and the Port of Wyndham.

Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price said previous network assessments carried out in the Kimberley region identified this section of the Great Northern Highway as substandard, given its narrow road width and excessive edge wear.

"The current road condition meant opposing traffic needed to pass with minimal separation, forcing vehicles onto the unsealed road shoulder when passing," Ms Price said.

"The road upgrades will further improve safety and efficiency for road users and continue to provide employment for local people and businesses.

Phase two of the Great Northern Highway Upgrade – Ord River North Project includes the realignment of 11 kilometres of highway and will be delivered by WBHO Infrastructure Pty Ltd. Phase one works, which included reconstructing eight kilometres of Great Northern Highway between the Ord River and Tickalara Creek, were completed last year.

The $43.5 million phase two project is jointly funded, with the Australian Government committing $34.6 million and Western Australian Government $8.9 million.

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trial to measure the performance of an industry converter dolly prototype has showcased industry innovation, demonstrating superior capabilities when compared to other units.

The prototype was developed following concerns raised regarding dynamic issues with hinged drawbar converter dollies, in particular brake reactivity and tyre wear. The innovative new unit removed the pivot point of a hinged drawbar, making a dramatic difference in the brake system control.

The Australian Trucking Association’s rigid drawbar converter dolly was developed

surprised at how severely the hinge drawbar pitched and danced around on the road in comparison to the rigid drawbar. It will be very interesting to examine the final data of the difference in performances between the two,” Mr Smedley said.

With the data gathered during the trial now being evaluated, MaxiTRANS Engineering Support Manager Greg Brown said the project was about building a safer, better performing dolly than those already on the market.

“With the support of the project partners, we have seen this project evolve from

It performs and handles better than other dollies and this trial has proven it in partnership with industry suppliers and manufacturers MaxiTRANS, Bridgestone, Hendrickson, JOST, Wabco and Alcoa, and has since undergone informal trials with operators across the country.

Delivered by members of the ATA’s Industry Technical Council and Toll Group, a formal trial has taken place to evaluate the converter dolly’s performance and acquire measurable data using Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), strain gauges and GPS. “We were looking to complete back-toback testing of the rigid drawbar dolly and a standard hinged drawbar dolly when used in an A-double combination, comparing the lateral force accelerations seen in each of the vehicle units to determine which is better,” ITC Member and Managing Director of Smedley’s Engineers, Rob Smedley, said.

The IMUs were placed above the axle group in the lead trailer, the converter dolly and the trailing trailer to measure roll, pitch and yaw, and lateral, longitudinal and vertical acceleration. Strain gauges were fitted on the converter dolly fifth wheel pedestals and towing eyes to measure correlation of forces and comparative stresses, while GPS recorded positioning and speed.

“Initial observations left me really

concept to reality, and based on the success of the prototype, MaxiTRANS have since manufactured and sold a number of these dollies,” Mr Brown said.

“It performs and handles better than other dollies and this trial has proven it, providing a direct comparison between the rigid drawbar and a hinged drawbar dolly to see the performance differences on the same route,” he said.

ITC Chair and Managing Director of Kel Baxter Transport, Kel Baxter, has had the opportunity to trial the dolly as it made its way around the country, and said he was immediately convinced it was a superior piece of equipment.

“I was immediately sold on the idea and have since had a dolly manufactured with another one on the way,” Mr Baxter said.

“Our drivers have been very impressed as the whole setup makes the combination feel like a single unit, with no pitching. This dolly has better handling than both airbag and spring hinged drawbar dollies,” he said.

The prototype dolly will be trialled by one final operator in South Australia for further analysis before being sold.

To watch the trial video visit www. youtube.com/watch?v=tpDTwSN39WQ.

Hall of Fame

In 1984, Ken purchased a 1982 M112 Scania and 40ft trailer, and his love of driving and trucks was realised

KEN MEAD

K

en Mead was born in Narembeen, Western Australia in 1938, but grew up in Chowerup where his father farmed and drove the district school bus.

In 1954, Ken began driving an International L162 carting short logs for the local timber mill. He purchased his first truck in 1958; a 5 tonne AR 162, followed in 1960 by an International 162AA. In 1974, Ken managed the local timber mill and bought a 1967 Commer CC. He upgraded in 1980 to a C1900 International, with VT190 V8 Cummins engine, and tip trays. In 1984, Ken purchased a 1982 M112 Scania and 40ft trailer, and his love of driving and trucks was realised. He rebuilt the engine himself and the truck was well known in the district - the kids loved it. Ken carted wool to Perth

and returned with general freight. In 1988, Ken and his son purchased a small business which included a 1979 UD. In the early 1990’s Ken travelled between Western Australia and Victoria carting farm machinery. Over the next 20 years several more Scania’s were purchased. Loads were typically wool, grain, sheep and cattle and sometimes included deer and grapes.

In 1997, driving a Scania H144 Ken with his wife Peggy, travelled weekly from Western Australia to Brisbane carting farm machinery to the east and returning with general freight.

One unusual load was two date palms from Adelaide to the Gold Coast. One memorable trip was driving a road train

around Australia in 2000, leaving from Boyup Brook and going to Townsville, via Adelaide and Brisbane. Then to Karratha via Mt Isa, Katherine and Kununurra, then to Perth, back to Karratha again, and lastly home. It was a momentous trip, dealing with floods and all the north of Australia can throw at you.

In 2018, Ken no longer had his trucking business, however he was not yet ready to retire. Whether co-driving, picking up new trucks from the East or driving for a few mates locally he took any opportunity to get behind the wheel. Otherwise he’s tinkering with engines or restoring his 1950’s Fordson tractor.

Such a life in trucking deserves a place on the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame.

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News

Driving change for a better trucking industry

Charges filed against national transport company

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hirteen of Australia’s newest diversity champions are set to take part in a groundbreaking initiative by the ATA and Teletrac Navman to improve industry image, build a stronger workforce and showcase opportunity.

The 2021 Driving Change Diversity Program will showcase its champions through a social media storytelling series, highlighting the diverse and varied opportunities on offer in the Australian trucking industry.

Champions will then be hosted at the ATA’s Trucking Australia conference in September for an intensive workshop where they will learn how to create change and facilitate diversity in their workplace and community, share personal insights, and develop clear action items on how to drive change within industry.

WA is represented by David Haoust, whose vision for the transport industry is to see wide acceptance of people from diverse backgrounds, with organisations harnessing everyone’s strength and positivity. Director of Go West Tours in Bunbury Western Australia, David has a strong and proactive approach towards diversity in the workplace.

In developing his company’s values, David and his management team have encouraged diversity in the workplace and, as a result, have a wonderful mix of people from a variety of nationalities, sexualities, cultures, and religious beliefs.

To David, diversity means accepting and nurturing all people for the greater cause of positive human interaction, so people can live happy and healthy lives, passing on goodwill throughout their communities. David is also keen to see the industry create more avenues for employment and a stronger network of people from all backgrounds.

As a 2021 Driving Change Diversity Champion, David hopes to become an ambassador for change and bring positive learnings back to his workplace for both clients and employees. David wishes to build a network of like-minded, open people who are willing to share their knowledge and experience.

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he NHVR has filed charges against a national transport company and its executive, following a nine-month investigation into the company’s business practices.

The NHVR initiated the investigation following multiple vehicle collisions and Safe-T-Cam footage that identified breaches relating to the transport company.

Records for 15 drivers were analysed by NHVR Investigators revealing 225 fatigue and work diary breaches by the company.

A further 54 breaches were detected including contraventions of the HVNL Act, fatigue regulations and BFM rules, and included administrative errors within National Driver Work Diaries, critical breaches of excess work hours and insufficient rest breaks.

The NHVR has filed charges against a national transport company and its executive, following a nine-month investigation into the company’s business practices The NHVR will allege that there were significant failings within the company’s scheduling ability and processes.

It will also be alleged that the company failed to provide adequate training to staff, or to follow up and address incidents of ongoing fatigue breaches. The subsequent risk to public safety was known to the company.

The matter is listed for a filing hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 31 May 2021.

$30 million of transport upgrades through MidWest

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he WA State Government is delivering more than $30 million worth of transport upgrades across the Mid-West region including a $2.6 million intersection upgrade at Brand Highway and Barrett Drive in Geraldton. Upgrades to this intersection include installing a separate southbound left turn lane from Brand Highway into Barrett Drive, widening the intersection of Brand Highway and Barrett Drive and extending the dual southbound lanes on Brand Highway past Lockyer Road.

Other road upgrade projects underway across the Mid-West, jointly funded through the Regional Road Safety Program, and due to be completed by the end of July are: • $3.2 million to upgrade 32 kilometres of Brand Highway from Cooljarloo to Badgingarra; • $4.9 million to upgrade various sections of Indian Ocean Drive; • $13.8 million to upgrade 128 kilometres of Great Northern Highway.

The State Government is also working to deliver its $1.2 million election commitment to widen Brand Highway at the intersection with West Bank Road in Greenough.

An additional $142 million for regional road safety

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n additional $142 million has been allocated in the Federal Budget for the WA Regional Road Safety Program in the 2022-23 financial year.

This builds on the jointly funded $455 million program, currently being rolled out across WA, which will see around 7,000 kilometres of roads upgraded with low cost safety treatments.

Each year more than 100 people die

on country roads and, of these, around 60 are the result of single vehicle run-off road crashes.

This funding is designed to address that type of tragedy, through the installation of audible edge lines and the sealing of road shoulders.

Work is already underway on delivering these treatments with the upgrades anticipated to be completed by July 2022.

Over to you

THE MIGHTY OSHKOSH

By Robert Hyde

M

y earliest recollection of Oshkosh was when the first one arrived in Western Australia in several large crates at Wigmores (now WesTrac) in South Guildford. We have been very fortunate to have been a Building Contractor for Caterpillar for close to 60 years. Firstly, my dad Harry, then myself and now our son Scott now does a lot of their building work. This is how my interest in Oshkosh started.

In about 1971, when the iron ore industry was just starting Wigmores had to have a shed and parts inventory near where the rail lines were being built.

Our first shifting of the shed was in Tom Price and we shifted it to a place called Camp 45 which I believe is 45 miles

from Roebourne. We had it all organised to head up after Easter as it never rains after Easter (that is what we were told anyway).

Wigmores with their crew and myself and another carpenter arrived in Tom Price and started to dismantle the building and place all the parts in small steel containers for transporting on the semi-trailer, an Oshkosh owned by Wigmores shipping branch which was based in Fremantle.

Well, about the second day the rain started, and I think it rained steadily for about four or five days. We eventually dismantled the building and packed all the parts and headed to Camp 45 and laid the concrete floor, Bell Bros had a batching plant on site so we had plenty of concrete.

We proceeded to build the shed over the

next three weeks and then all the parts were placed on racks and basically all was complete. The shed was approximately 40’0” x 30’0” by 20’0” high.

When it came time for us to pack up and drive home and as mentioned we had lots of rain and upon arriving at the Robe River it was still quite high. There were no bridges back then, only two concrete foot paths across the river bed. As it was too deep for our Ute, I was not prepared to take the chance of driving across. Eventually, the Oshkosh arrived and we hooked a chain onto the Ute and they pulled us across.

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History

The History of the West Australian Road Transport Industry

By Russell McKinnon

1975 I

t was decided at the March 19 meeting to employ a Manpower Development Officer, Mr J Stapleton, from March 31. The February 19 meeting heard from a Department of Labour person that a subsidy of half the person’s pay would be available for three years. His duties would be to develop, initiate, and be responsible for the training needs of the industry.

He should also be capable of liaising with the management and other training establishments.

A Southern Western Australia Transport Study was commissioned under the joint directorship of Director General for Transport John Knox and the man who opposed his views, Jim Pascoe, who had succeeded Cyril Wayne as Commissioner for Railways. The study (SWATS) was not only the most detailed and comprehensive of its kind undertaken in WA, but pioneered new research techniques by world standards. Among other investigations, the team responsible for it constructed a giant computer model of WA’s rail and road transport systems, then obtained computer predictions of what tonnages would flow where, how and at what cost under various transport policies.

Competition, they advocated, should be the basis of a new policy, which confined regulation of road transport to an absolute minimum and the Government, as owner of the State Railways system now renamed Westrail, should foster its development into a commercial entity with freedom to determine its own price structure and where and how it would operate.

At the July 30 meeting, an Industry

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Training Committee was formed, comprising Executive Council member L Hall, Executive Director W R Pellew, the Manpower Development Officer, two training liaison officers from larger companies and two training-minded members from smaller companies. The committee would be responsible for the future activities of the training activities to be conducted by the Association in accordance with the recommendations of the Training Needs Survey. At the August 20 meeting, the following names were forwarded for the meeting: N McBain (Mayne Stephens), D Chaplin (Grace Brothers), R North (R P North), R Bower (R J Coleman), and B Cox (J H Moullin). In April 1976, Mr Stapleton resigned through lack of “sufficient support

regard to the future issue of freezer licences for the North-West. It was reported that the TAC had recently decided that the previous policy of retaining two licence holders should remain, however, both companies felt that they should have been consulted before the Association’s opinion had been presented to the Commission for Transport. In the case of Bell Bros, telephone calls and correspondence had resulted in a letter of resignation by the company. The President was attempting to discuss this with Bell Bros management, with a view to retaining the company’s membership and establishing company representation on the Executive Council.

The matter must have been resolved as Bell Bros’ W Reuter was elected to the

Freezer licences cast a frigid spell on the Association when complaints were received from Bell Bros and Gascoyne Trading Pty Ltd, concerning the Association’s policy in regard to the future issue of freezer licences for the North-West from the members” and all training courses were ceased.

The Association produced a 26-page report in September — The Manpower development and training needs of the Road Transport Industry in Western Australia (Ed: Copy held by Battye Library).

A survey was held and every facet of the industry was represented from furniture removalists, freight forwarders, transport and shipping, long distance and parcel delivery companies. There were 54 respondents. The report analysed what training was not being done in the industry and what was required.

Freezer licences cast a frigid spell on the Association when complaints were received from Bell Bros and Gascoyne Trading Pty Ltd, concerning the Association’s policy in

Executive Council on August 26, 1976.

The Commissioner for Transport moved to register hire and reward vehicles. The Association was in favour of this, provided that operators should be free to purchase more vehicles without approval of the Commissioner.

The Association backed the existing inter-State shipping service as an alternative method of transport between WA and Eastern States. However, because the State Shipping Service was operating at a substantial loss each year, together with the Government’s decision not to raise sea freight rates, road transport operators were continually facing cost increases, which necessitated increases in road transport charges — an unreasonable competitive advantage against private enterprise.

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