Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to reflect on the boundaries of corporate responsibility in the outsourcing relationships between chain stores, transport companies and owner‐driver truck operators.Design/methodology/approachFictional prose.FindingsFinds that questions about corporate social responsibility and accountability for driver safety remain unanswered by the 2005 New South Wales Parliament's Stay‐safe Committee's Inquiry into Road Safety Administration in New South Wales.Research limitations/implicationsEncourages further research into the social effects of transport industry accounting practices particularly in terms of exploring links between performance measurement and road safety.Originality/valueA creative reflection on performance measurement and corporate accountability.

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