Are log books important?

I’m trying to untangle the fatigue issues which are plaguing our industry. 70 hours a week is an unusually long working week, and 14 hours is certainly a long working day, but what of the laws that are supposed to prevent drivers from nodding off behind the wheel and...
Now is a good time to slow down

Now is a good time to slow down

Have you ever thought how compliant your drivers are in the urban areas? Do they behave the same in these areas as they do on the open road? Urban speed areas are complex in their need to provide safe travel for foot, bicycle and motorised traffic. They are supposed...
Intelligent Transport Systems – what and why?

Intelligent Transport Systems – what and why?

Could we soon be tearing up the rail tracks and using the rail corridors for platooning trucks? Last week I was invited to a seminar on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) presented by MoT in Auckland. Incidentally the seminar was held at 9am on a Monday morning on...
Addressing Compliance from a Waikato base

Addressing Compliance from a Waikato base

I’ve been based in the Waikato for 2 months now and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Thanks to all operators and suppliers who have made me feel so welcome in the region. I’ve been trying to get around and introduce myself as much as possible, but if I haven’t got to you...