CoR Audit Checklist - Australia

Australian transport operators can use this CoR audit checklist to assess all six HVNL risk areas: fatigue, load restraint, mass and dimension, speed, vehicle maintenance, and driver qualification.

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CoR Audit Checklist - Australia



Policy, Roles And Executive Due Diligence

1. A written CoR policy is in place, signed by a senior executive, and states the organisation's primary duty to ensure the safety of its transport activities so far as is reasonably practicable.


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2. Executive officers have completed CoR due diligence training and records confirm they understand their personal obligations under the HVNL.


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3. Roles and responsibilities for each CoR risk area are documented and assigned to named positions across the organisation.


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4. A process is in place to monitor HVNL regulatory changes and update internal CoR policies and procedures accordingly.


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Fatigue Management

1. Drivers required to keep a work diary are doing so correctly, and records are available for the audit review period.


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2. Drivers operating under an electronic work diary (EWD) have received training in its use, and system records are accessible for review.


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3. Schedules are reviewed to confirm transit times allow drivers to complete journeys within applicable work and rest hour limits without speeding.


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4. No contracts, delivery windows, incentives, or instructions exist that would cause or encourage a driver to drive while fatigued or exceed work hour limits.


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5. Fitness for duty declarations or equivalent checks are completed before drivers commence shifts.


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6. Rest facilities at depots and relevant stop points are adequate and accessible to drivers.


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7. Fatigue-related incidents and near misses are recorded and reviewed, with corrective actions tracked to closure.


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Speed Management

1. All planned journeys can be completed within applicable speed limits given the route, vehicle class, and required rest stops.


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2. Heavy vehicles over 12 tonnes GVM are fitted with speed limiters set to the applicable maximum and calibration records are on file.


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3. No contracts, incentives, or instructions exist that would cause or encourage a driver to exceed posted or class speed limits.


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4. Telematics or other monitoring records are reviewed at a defined frequency to identify and address speed compliance breaches.


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Mass And Dimension Compliance

1. A process is in place to verify that vehicles are not loaded beyond their registered GVM or GCM before departure.


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2. Weighbridge records or equivalent mass verification documents are kept on file for the audit review period.


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3. Loading plans are developed for complex or high-risk loads and shared with all relevant CoR parties before transport.


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4. Container weight declarations are obtained from the responsible entity before containers are transported.


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5. Where mass or dimension permits are required, current permits are held on file and vehicle configurations comply with permit conditions.


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Load Restraint

1. Load restraint equipment — chains, straps, and tie-down points — is inspected before use and any damaged or unrated equipment is removed from service.


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2. Restraint methods comply with the Load Restraint Guide 2018 for the load type and vehicle configuration in use.


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3. Load restraint documentation is completed at the point of loading, recording the method used, equipment applied, and responsible person.


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4. Drivers are required to inspect loads for shift during the journey on trips where load shift risk is elevated, and any occurrences are logged.


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5. A register of load restraint failures and load shift incidents is maintained and reviewed to identify recurring risks.


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6. Loads are inspected on arrival where required, and non-conformances with loading plans or restraint standards are reported to the responsible CoR party.


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Vehicle Maintenance And Roadworthiness

1. A scheduled maintenance program is in place for all heavy vehicles in the fleet, and service records confirm completion at the required intervals.


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2. Pre-start inspection records are completed by drivers before each shift and retained for the required period.


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3. A defect reporting process is in place — drivers can report defects, defects are recorded, and vehicles with safety-critical defects are removed from service until repaired.


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4. Defect closeout records confirm repairs were completed and verified before the vehicle returned to service.


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5. Maintenance and inspection records are available for all vehicles operated during the audit review period, including contractor or hired vehicles under the operator's control.


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Driver Qualification And Training

1. Current driver licence records are on file for all drivers, confirming the correct licence class for the vehicle type operated.


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2. Records confirm all drivers have completed CoR-specific training covering their obligations under the HVNL.


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3. Site-specific or client induction records are on file where drivers access third-party sites with induction requirements.


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4. Medical certificates or health assessments are held on file where required by fatigue accreditation scheme conditions or client contracts.


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5. A process exists to identify and act on expired licences, lapsed training, or medical recertification requirements before drivers return to duty.


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Contractors, Non-conformances And Documentation

1. Contractor and subcontractor CoR compliance is assessed before engagement — evidence of their safety systems, training, and maintenance records is held on file.


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2. Transport contracts with carriers, subcontractors, and relevant supply chain parties include explicit CoR compliance obligations.


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3. A non-conformance register is maintained covering CoR breaches, near misses, and audit findings, with corrective actions assigned, tracked, and closed out.


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4. Health and safety and CoR records are retained for the periods required under HVNL regulations — generally two to five years depending on record type.


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