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23.01.2022 This is the Channel 10 News Story on the launch of SARTA's HVSimulator on 30 October 2020.

20.01.2022 SARTA HVSimulator Launch Channel 10 Story 30 October 2020. https://fb.watch/1tCRfsOTvG/

19.01.2022 SARTA Welcomes SafeT360, the ATA’ industry Safety Display trailer, to Adelaide for the Careers Expo on 16 and 17 October this week. Its a brilliant interactive road safety platform that is designed and equiped to spread the message about Sharing The Road Safely with Trucks. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=745830889608890

18.01.2022 SARTA Launches $550,000 HV Simulator Project at Media Conference with Minister for Road Safety, Vincent Tarzia today. The world-class HVSim developed by Adelaide based SYDAC has been funded by the Federal and State governments with $350,000 under the NHVR's Safety Initiatives Scheme and $100,000 from the SA Government plus another $100,000 from SARTA and the Livestock and Rural TransportersSA, in a project developed and implemented by SARTA. As Minister Tarzia said at the l...aunch, its better that drivers learn, adapt and overcome skills challenges in the HVSim rarther than out on the road, because if they crash the HVSim nobody gets hurt. SARTA President Sharon Middleton said "This HVSim project will be the first in the country used by the industry for training on specific high-risk routes, including the SE Freeway as well as other problematic routes in SA and interstate. The HVSim will enable us to conduct training of Heavy Vehicle (HV) drivers in Defensive Driving, avoiding rollovers on sharp bends, and in improving skills in areas such as reversing trucks with multiple trailers, SARTA will also use the simulator in work with academic institutions to undertake research in critical areas such as fatigue management. We welcome the commitment of the Federal and SA Governments to this important and innovative safety project which we could not undertake without their combined $450,000 in grants. The industry has committed a further $100,000 to the project to fund additional simulations and a purpose-built trailer to enable us to take make the HVSim available to drivers and operators around the state and interstate. SARTA and our industry have always been committed to safety, for all road users as well as our HV drivers and this exciting project will play a key role in advancing that objective. SARTA Board Member, Barry Jungfer had his first go in it demonstrating the HVSim for the media today and when asked by the media how realistic it is he said "it really is like driving a truck". We even threw a curve ball at Barry with an unexpected parked up truck around one of the SE Freeway bends causing him to take rapid evasive action. The purpose-built trailer being manufactured by Aldom will enable us to take the HVSim around the state and even interstate. SARTA will soon announce details of how drivers and operators can access time on the HVSim.

17.01.2022 With just a week to go, we invite you to register for the SARTA Regional Meeting taking place in the Riverland on Tuesday 8th October - 1pm to 5pm at The Renmark Club, 160 Murray Street, Renmark. SARTA Regional Meetings are FREE to attend, and we welcome both Members and Non-Members to come along. Afternoon Tea to be Provided. If you are unable to be there, maybe you know of someone who can and would be interested in gaining some valuable industry information again, you d...o not have to be a SARTA Member to attendso please feel free to share this invitation. To register your attendance, you can call or email the SARTA Office: 08 8445 8177 [email protected] or simply follow the link below and enter your details: https://reg.eventgate.com.au//SARTA-REGIONAL-MEETINGS---RE

12.01.2022 VIC COVID Testing is VOLUNTARY ...For those wondering.

11.01.2022 All HV Drivers and Operators URGED to be COVID Safe, despite the dropping of the mandatory testing for truck drivers in SA. WEAR Masks outside of the Truck; Socially Distance ... Stay home when not doing Essential Services Work. You MAY still need to be tested to meet requirements in other states, so check what is required. DO NOT THUMB YOUR NOSE at doing this stuff or we could all get shut down.

09.01.2022 VIC Border Entry Permit System finally launched. COVID Testing in Vic is VOLUNTARY. The Vic Border Cross Permit Page is here, such as it is!:... https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/south-australian-border- It is brilliantly vague to say the least. It seems the permits are once off, at least for Border Communities. It is stunningly silent in relation to HV drivers. The only bans are for those who have being in the RED Zones (the Adelaide Hot spot locations). Go to the Link to see the details. It refers to exemption but best I can tell that only applies to emergency services and those crossing to receive emergency care.

08.01.2022 COVID Tests for HV Drivers DROPPED Under New Cross Border Travel Direction Nos 19 The new Direction Nos 19 was issued Saturday evening. Its available at this link: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergenc/cross-border-travel... Click on the links UNDER the heading New Direction Details . Just click on the link under the heading New Direction Details. Everything is the same EXCEPT the requirement for COVID testing for HV drivers has been dropped. Under Clause 14 Testing of Arrivals, is the key clause that means HV drivers, including Victorian Residents, do NOT need to be COVID tested for SA entry, or at any time. It states: (5) This clause does not apply to (a) an essential traveller under (i) Schedule 1 clause 3 (Commercial transport and freightgeneral); or (ii) Schedule 1 clause 5 (Cross border community members); or (iii) Schedule 2 clause 4 (Commercial transport and freight servicesVictorian residents); All other requirements, quarantine and masks etc remain unchanged. IF all goes to plan then on 1 December all restrictions will be lifted.

04.01.2022 The full Text of the Federal and State Media Release re SARTA's new world class HV Simulator launched today follows: VIRTUAL REALITY MEETS ROAD SAFETY IN HEAVY VEHICLE SIMULATOR Heavy vehicle operators will soon drive trucks down the South Eastern Freeway in a new state-of-the-art training simulator designed to improve road safety in South Australia....Continue reading

02.01.2022 SARTA REGIONAL MEETING, MT GAMBIER - ON NEXT TUESDAY! - REGISTER TODAY! Our South East Meeting will be taking place in Mt Gambier on Tuesday 27th October 2020 from 1pm to 5pm at the East Gambier Football Club (McDonald Park, Jubilee Hwy, East Mt Gambier) SARTA Regional Meetings are FREE to attend, and we welcome both Members and Non-Members to come along.... Afternoon Tea to be Provided. If you are unable to be there, maybe you know of someone who can and would be interested in gaining some valuable industry information? again, you do not have to be a SARTA Memberso please feel free to share this invitation. To register your attendance, you can contact the SARTA Office on 08 8445 8177 or email [email protected] simply follow the link below and enter your details: https://reg.eventgate.com.au//SARTA-REGIONAL-MEETINGS---MO