ATA welcomes CoR extension
The ATA has welcomed the decision to extend Chain of Responsibility legislation to include heavy vehicle maintenanceThe Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed the decision by transport ministers today to make trucking businesses and their executives legally accountable for heavy vehicle maintenance.
ATA Chief Executive Officer Christopher Melham said the decision would have strong safety outcomes for the industry and the community.
"Maintenance levels are generally very good in our industry," he said.
"As operators, we put a great deal of effort into making sure our equipment is safe.
"However, some businesses may feel pressured to skimp on maintenance in order to save money and time.
"At present, company directors and executives can be held to account under the Chain of Responsibility legislation if their business does not take all reasonable steps to prevent fatigue and speed breaches. But there are no similar requirements for maintenance.
"Extending the chain of responsibility concept to heavy vehicle maintenance will compel businesses and their senior managers to take all reasonable steps to make sure maintenance staff can do their jobs properly – for example, by delivering adequate budgets, resources and training.
"The ATA has been campaigning to have the chain of responsibility concept extended to maintenance since 2013. We applaud this decision by Australia's transport and infrastructure ministers."
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