Practical assistance for Owner Drivers
A practical resource to successfully operate your business.
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- Information about operating an owner driver business.
The Victorian Owner Drivers Information Booklet (DOC 263 KB)
is a practical resource to assist owner drivers to successfully operate a business. It covers:
- rights and obligations under the Owner Driver and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 and Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Code of Practice
- guidance for running a successful small business
- other laws and regulations that apply to transport activities
- sources of advice and assistance.
Hirer obligations
Hirers must give a copy of the Information Booklet to owner drivers. The information booklet must be given:
- at least three business days before the owner driver is engaged, if the owner driver will be engaged for a period of at least 30 days
- on the thirtieth day, if the owner driver is engaged for a total period of at least 30 days in any three-month period.
These requirements also apply to freight brokers and to tender situations. Learn more about your legal obligations to provide the Information Booklet.
Information Booklet
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