NHVR Archives - Prime Mover Magazine

VIC productivity notice approves new PBS combinations

Four new Performance Based Standards (PBS) combinations are now eligible to operate in Victoria, under the National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice 2022 (No.3). Read More

Staff WriterDecember 6, 2022, 10:55 amDecember 6, 2022

PBS tyre choice expanded under generic approach

From 1 December 2022, Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will be able to use a broader range of tyres.
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Staff WriterNovember 15, 2022, 2:35 pmNovember 16, 2022

Queensland Government updates traffic hazard plan

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be extending the three month trial of alternative escort arrangements for bridge girder movements in partnership with the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Read More

Staff WriterNovember 3, 2022, 3:18 pmNovember 3, 2022

NHVR improves efficiency with combinations notice

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released its National Class 3 20m Long 3-axle Truck and 4-axle Dog Trailer Mass and Dimension Notice 2022 (No.1), which will allow operators to use this combination on approved networks without having to go through the Performance-Based Standards (PBS) approval process. Read More

Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2022, 11:54 amSeptember 28, 2022

Industry throws support behind National Farm Safety Week

The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) is encouraging all road users to share the road with agricultural vehicles and machinery this National Farm Safety Week (18-24 July 2022).
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Staff WriterJuly 18, 2022, 8:55 amJuly 18, 2022

Sydney bound PBS 30m vehicles from Melbourne get approval boost

Operators of complying PBS reference vehicles no longer need a permit to operate up to 85 tonnes in NSW and Victoria.
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Staff WriterJune 29, 2022, 3:25 pmJune 29, 2022

Diary Entry

Hubfleet Founder James Doherty is a civil engineer by trade, having spent much of his career developing software for the engineering industry.
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Staff WriterMay 25, 2022, 9:35 amMay 25, 2022

National body to regulate heavy vehicles in NSW from 1 August

Heavy vehicle safety services across New South Wales will have a new home from 1 August with the transition of key regulatory functions from Transport for NSW to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Read More

Staff WriterMay 13, 2022, 12:13 pmMay 13, 2022