Unaware of the facts but not sure many understand just how owner drives carry the road transport industry.
Low freight rates are a result of cheap work owner drivers must do just to remain on the road.
Long hours far too long impact on road trauma and death, the very heart of why we need some better control over trucks and those who drive them.
Another dreadfull and indeed tragic cause of road deaths in NSW workcover will not even investigate a truck drivers death at work in his truck.
Low freight costs are they worth lower safety standards? in NSW yes indeed.