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Brad Mells answers common truck driver questions and discusses the heavy vehicle driver shortage.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Contact Centre Manager Brad Mells answers some common truck driver questions, such as what to do if you miss a weigh bridge or receive a notice to produce. Rob and Sarah ask drivers their position on the heavy vehicle driver shortage and overseas licensed drivers. Contact the Heavy Vehicle Confidential Reporting Line: https://qrco.de/bgQEsg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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