Transport operators will soon be able to give feedback to key agencies about how safety and productivity can be improved for truck drivers.
The Nhill Trailer Exchange will take place in Victoria between 26-27 November and will feature multiple road safety displays and presentations.
The event is being delivered by the Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) and will address critical themes such as vehicle safety, roadworthiness, overloading, towing, fatigue, speed and other road safety issues.
As part of the event’s delivery, representatives from Victoria Police and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will be present with the intention of providing information and educating vehicle owners, rather than enforcement.
“The aim is to give the heavy vehicle industry a chance to find out the latest tips to improve road safety,” said HRCC Infrastructure Director, John Martin.
“The agencies there will also be keen to hear concerns from transport operators themselves.
“The Western Highway is one of the nation’s key interstate freight routes, and unfortunately, it is over-represented in fatalities and serious injuries. We are keen to do everything we can to help reduce the occurrence of these incidents.”
Other key participants include the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Victoria, Worksafe, and several local municipalities including the host Hindmarsh Shire Council.
Martin also emphasised the event’s relevance to local transport operators, including farmers and livestock transporters.
“We thank the Department of Transport and Planning, which has funded this event through its Community Road Safety Grants,” he said.
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