Truck driver who melted $70,000 of ice-cream fails to win back job
A Victorian truck driver who melted $70,000 of ice-cream failed to win back his job after a Fair Work ruling on Monday. The driver incorrectly set the trailer temperature, causing a total loss of over $100,000 for ERH Refrigerated Transport. Despite a one-off error, the commission determined the dismissal was justified due to the foreseeable consequences.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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