In NSW transport, “Chain of Responsibility” isn’t just a legal term — it’s a system that holds everyone involved in moving freight accountable for safety. If you’re a truck driver, operator, scheduler, or anyone involved in logistics, understanding your CoR obligations could mean the difference between a safe operation and a serious fine. Kells Safety...Read More

Transport compliance in NSW is not optional — it is legally mandatory. Whether you operate a single truck or a fleet of 50 vehicles, you are subject to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), dangerous goods regulations, workplace safety laws, and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) provisions. Miss even one area, and you face penalties up...Read More

If you schedule drivers, you are legally responsible for their fatigue. Under Chain of Responsibility (CoR) law, transport schedulers in NSW carry the same legal exposure as the drivers themselves — and in some cases, more. Pressure to meet delivery windows, unrealistic run times, and inadequate rest gaps are all fatigue-related breaches that can land...Read More

If you drive a heavy vehicle in NSW, the NHVR fatigue law governs your work and rest hours. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) enforces a framework that’s stricter and more nuanced than most drivers realise — and the chain of responsibility means your employer, scheduler and operator are also legally exposed if you breach...Read More