It’s happened and this should give managers a big wake up call.
The former National Operations Manager of Connect Logistics has been jailed for 3 years after being found guilty of failing to uphold safety regulations prior to the 2020 Eastern Fwy tragedy.
In the seven months prior to the crash, the court heard Large allowed drivers to get behind the wheel without proper training, fatigue management, or supervision. He also knowingly approved falsified timesheets for drivers, including for Mr Singh.”
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator prosecutor said the former manager had presided over systemic failures within the company, when he simply had to do his job and follow the law.
