The NHVR’s priority is to build a single, consistent national regulator for the heavy vehicle industry. Read more
Tackling Australia’s Compliance Challenges
On October 1, 2018, the Australian Heavy Vehicle National Law introduced amendments to Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation, requiring all organisations using heavy vehicles (regardless of industry) to take a more proactive approach to work safety. Read more
NHVR reappoints board, backs borderless operations in new document
Key features of the modern, regulatory approach promoted, as part of the NHVR’s future vision, will be to deliver borderless operations and increasing flexibility for safe operators. Read more
NHVR to prosecute Chain of Responsibility charges
Charges have been filed at Parramatta Local Court following a comprehensive 18-month investigation by Victoria Police detectives. Read more
Clearing the air over engine remapping
Safety on our roads is the NHVR’s number one priority. Read more
Industry faces challenges on visibility of subcontractor safety practices
Tier 1 transport and logistics operators are being confronted with the issue of managing safety across their wider work force. Read more
Winds of Change
Although the debate around having a National Operating Standard is not new to the road transport industry, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) for whom the initiative has remained an important crusade since it proposed mandatory telematics for heavy vehicles in 2011, has renewed its energies in promoting what it regards as an important next step towards improving safety around Australia’s critical supply chains. Read more
ARTSA-i unveils guide for selecting safety-critical replacement parts
A new Good Practice Guide for Supply of Replacement Parts for use on Heavy Vehicles issued by ARTSA-institute aims to boost safety for heavy vehicle drivers and all road users. Read more
ALC on front foot regarding HVNL amendments ahead of ITMM
Ministers are being urged to adopt the National Operating Standard into the Heavy Vehicle National Law by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC). Read more
HVNL Review – a rare opportunity to deliver modern regulation
The Australian economy is highly reliant on road freight compared with our international counterparts. This highlights the critical reliance our communities and industries have on a safe and efficient road transport sector. Read more