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Safe Rates:

Did you know that under Australian Legislation, all parties associated with the organizing of transport are responsible under Supply Chain Legislation for a duty of care. That is, employers, logistics schedulers, the driver, the sender and receiver of the goods are included in that responsibility and it is an offence to request or impose any actions that may possibly cause a breach of law due to fatigue management, speed or other offence.

To ensure you are not breaching legislation in requesting or arranging freight - follow the 3 steps:

Step 1: Plan a suitable vehicle route - checking for rest areas
Step 2: Plan and check that vehicle operating hours are within fatigue management regulations
Step 3: Calculate the cost of the route

(Note: Refer to the Truck Operating Cost Calculator if you are unsure of costs for a more detailed estimate).

For more see www.SafeRates.com.au

Step 1: Plan Route and check Rest Areas on Google Maps

From to

Tip: Type the Suburb and State separated by a comma. (For example: From: Melbourne, Victoria - To: Adelaide, SA)

Step 2: Check and Plan Driving Hours are Safe

Step 3: Calculate a Fair Rate for Your Route

Be sure to allow for vehicle detours, delays, loading and unloading time.
If travel time is more than a single day, be sure to allow for overhead costs for the second day in your cost.
The chance of a return load due to location or load type, the return trip cost should be accommodated in the cost.
The trip is the vehicle's total daily distance - not just the trip for your specific load.
Do not forget to add the Fuel Levy Cost if applicable (this is not contingency).

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