Rest stops ordered to remain open
Apr 16, 2020
3 minutes
NATIONAL CABINET has taken heed of industry concerns for truck drivers during the Covid-19 crisis, declaring roadhouses, dedicated truck-stop facilities and driver lounges remain open – so long as appropriate social-distancing and hygiene measures are followed.
The move comes in response to many closures, denying drivers food, restrooms, shower facilities and fatigue management capabilities as they undertake the freight task.
Approved by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), the key decision-making committee for health emergencies comprising state and territory chief health officers,
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