Safety &
Compliance

Safety is our core value and the foundation of everything we do.

We are committed to protecting our people, our customers, our communities and everyone who shares the road with us.

Australia-wide capabilityMetropolitan · Regional · Remote
Comply with the lawWe meet legislative obligations and exceed minimum standards.
Take responsibilityEveryone has a role in identifying risk and achieving safe outcomes.
Continually improveWe review our systems, controls and performance.
Care for peopleWe protect our people, communities and environment.

Our safety commitment

We are committed to eliminating harm through strong leadership, robust systems and a proactive safety culture.

Our approach supports safe and compliant delivery across quarry transport, raw-material transport, material-management services and major project operations.

Operational assurance

Controls embedded in daily operations

Our safety framework is supported by practical controls that are monitored through planning, supervision, technology, maintenance and review.

01

Chain of Responsibility

Heavy Vehicle National Law obligations are managed across scheduling, loading, mass, route and transport decisions.

02

PBS & configuration control

Approved high-productivity combinations are operated with defined mass, route and configuration controls.

03

Fatigue & fitness for work

Work and rest compliance, realistic scheduling, supervision and driver education support safe operating hours.

04

Fleet assurance

Daily inspections, preventative maintenance and formal defect management support safe, reliable equipment.

Chain of
Responsibility

Cartage Australia supervisor observing a truck operation

We manage our obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law and ensure that decisions made throughout the transport chain do not create unsafe outcomes.

  • Primary Duty of Care
  • Risk management
  • Due diligence
  • Training and awareness
  • Clear communication

Performance
Based Standards

PBS-approved high-capacity truck combination

Our approved PBS combinations deliver higher productivity while meeting prescribed standards for stability, braking, tracking and infrastructure protection.

  • PBS-approved combinations
  • Mass management
  • Approved routes
  • Configuration controls
  • Compliance by design

Fatigue
management

Professional heavy vehicle driver operating safely

We actively manage fatigue risks through realistic scheduling, work and rest compliance, supervision and driver education.

  • Work and rest compliance
  • Fatigue risk assessment
  • Realistic scheduling
  • Fitness for work
  • Driver education

Vehicle
compliance

Heavy vehicle maintenance inspection

Our modern fleet is supported by preventative maintenance, daily inspections and formal defect-management processes.

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Daily inspections
  • Defect management
  • Electronic work orders
  • Mass and load controls

Safety
culture

Transport team participating in a safety briefing

Our people are encouraged to speak up, stop work when conditions are unsafe and contribute to continuous improvement.

  • Open communication
  • Incident reporting
  • Safety meetings
  • Recognition and feedback
  • Continuous improvement

Volvo FM & FMX — built for safety

Our Volvo fleet incorporates advanced driver-assistance, stability and braking technology designed to support safer heavy-vehicle operations. Feature availability varies by model and specification.

Collision Warning with Emergency BrakeDetects vehicles ahead, warns the driver and can apply braking where required.
Adaptive Cruise ControlSupports a safe following distance by automatically adjusting speed.
Electronic Stability ControlHelps reduce the risk of rollover and loss of control.
Lane Support SystemsWarns and assists the driver when the truck unintentionally moves from its lane.
Driver Alert SupportMonitors driving behaviour and alerts the driver to signs of fatigue or inattention.
Side Collision Avoidance SupportHelps identify vehicles and vulnerable road users in blind-spot areas.
Electronic Braking SystemCoordinates responsive braking performance across the combination.
Stretch BrakeApplies trailer braking under heavy braking to help reduce jack-knifing risk.
Tyre Pressure MonitoringProvides real-time information on tyre pressure and temperature.

Systems that support safe delivery

Driver safety training session

Driver training & competency

Training, verification of competency, coaching and refresher programs ensure our drivers understand their equipment, routes, customer requirements and critical risks.

  • Induction and onboarding
  • Defensive driving
  • Load restraint and loading
  • PBS and route training
Transport telematics and fleet monitoring systems

Technology & telematics

Vehicle and operational data supports route planning, driver coaching, maintenance scheduling and early intervention when risks or trends are identified.

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Geofencing and alerts
  • Performance reporting
  • Proactive risk management
Cartage Australia supervisor observing a truck operation

Incident management

Incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and reviewed to identify root causes, implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

  • Prompt reporting
  • Thorough investigations
  • Corrective actions
  • Learning and improvement

Safe, compliant and reliable transport

Speak with our team about a transport solution for your operation or project.

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