A VIEWPOINT OF THE AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

The author outlines views of the Australian transport industry. Various regulations which add to freight costs are discussed, particularly those relating to length, width, height and axle-weight of vehicles. Differences in regulations between Australian states are also discussed. Industry licensing, driver training and licensing as well as safety are examined. The advantages of some vehicle types currently used overseas are commented upon. (Author) /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  ARRB

  Melbourne, Victoria  Australia 
• Authors:
  • Owen, N J
• Conference:
  • Australian Road Research Board Conference Proc
• Publication Date: 0

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: 13 p.
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: A124

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Conferences; Costs; Driver licensing; Driver training; Freight transportation; Heavy vehicles; Height; Highway safety; Legislation; Length; License plates; Regulation; Safety; Stream channels; Transportation; Truck drivers; Vehicle characteristics; Width
• Uncontrolled Terms: Trapezoidal channels
• Geographic Terms: Australia; Europe
• ITRD Terms: 8006: Australia; 8525: Conference; 224: Cost; 1571: Driver training; 1550: Driving licence; 263: Economics of transport; 8034: Europe; 1112: Freight transport; 6489: Height; 1088: Inland waterway; 1556: Legislation; 6488: Length; 1078: Lock (waterway); 1346: Number plate; 1665: Safety; 8122: USA; 6479: Width
• Subject Areas: Law; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; Transportation (General); Vehicles and Equipment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00139138
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM