According to the World Health Organisation, road accidents claim approximately 1.35 million lives each year. Behind these staggering figures lies a common thread of preventable behaviours, known collectively as the ‘Fatal Five.’ These critical road safety issues significantly increase the risk of road accidents, injuries, and fatalities. They serve as a crucial focus for road safety campaigns worldwide, highlighting behaviours…
The owner- driver subcontracting business model has become a major feature of the Australian transport sector. Drivers of trucks and courier vehicles are often now in effect small businessmen, whose major tangible asset is their vehicle. Protecting your livelihood means protecting your vehicle. Sadly, many standard insurance packages leave owner-drivers short- changed when it comes to replacing a vehicle damaged…