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Coping With Extreme Heat And Weather Conditions

Australia has had an extraordinarily hot start to summer with record temperatures peaking in the high 40s in some regions. With more hot weather to come, we look at some simple tips to help keep the driver, cargo and vehicle safe. Driving in the heat Extreme heat can affect the road surface, making it sticky… Continue reading Coping With Extreme Heat And Weather Conditions

Live Power Poles And Wires: Understanding The Hazard

Every year, accidental collisions with power poles and overhead wires by the road transport industry have a significant impact on power infrastructure and supply.   An accident resulting in loss of power supply can inconvenience thousands of homes and businesses. More importantly, fallen powerlines can and do kill. In this article, we’ll go through all… Continue reading Live Power Poles And Wires: Understanding The Hazard

Uphill Or Down Dale, It’s Harder In A Truck

The difference between driving a car and a truck is never more apparent as when driving up or down a long or steep hill.  In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common hazards and risks to avoid when driving a heavy vehicle and crucial tips for staying safe. What safety risks and factors… Continue reading Uphill Or Down Dale, It’s Harder In A Truck

Getting People To Site When Space Is Limited

Construction sites, especially in inner city locations, can make for pretty tight spaces. At the other end of the scale, mine sites can be long distances from town and hard to access. When you need to get your crew to or from site or move them between different sites, a Rentco dual cab ute or… Continue reading Getting People To Site When Space Is Limited

Road Safety In The Holiday Season

It’s the holiday season, which means there will be more tourists in camper vans and caravans on the road.  In regional and remote Australia, this poses one of the biggest road safety challenges for truck drivers. Today, we’re looking at how to overtake or be overtaken safely. Overtaking tips According to Main Roads WA, a car… Continue reading Road Safety In The Holiday Season

Route Planning: Getting From A To B Safely And Efficiently

For anyone setting out on a long-haul trip, the objective is always to get there are back as safely and efficiently as possible.  This is the essence of ‘route planning’, which is where you plan the most efficient route between your starting point and your destination, taking into account any stops along the way.  Importantly,… Continue reading Route Planning: Getting From A To B Safely And Efficiently