Performance-Based Standards

Shape of Things to Come

Regarded as leaders in achieving outstanding Performance-Based Standards (PBS) outcomes, Smedley’s Engineers, as the first recognised end-to-end PBS consultancy firm in Australia, boasts a highly qualified team from trucking businesses, truck manufacturers, trailer builders and OEM suppliers.
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William CraskeDecember 18, 2021, 8:53 amSeptember 21, 2023

The Quad Father

In 2006 the National Transport Commission (NTC) estimated that Performance-Based Standards would account for 12,000 vehicles by 2030.
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Staff WriterDecember 10, 2021, 3:20 pmDecember 10, 2021

New notice guarantees PBS access ahead of vehicle builds

A new notice delivered by the NHVR will give eligible Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles immediate network access when they receive a vehicle approval with a Tier 1 bridge assessment.
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Staff WriterOctober 27, 2021, 2:02 pmOctober 27, 2021

Life Force

In the niche but growing domain of high productivity vehicles, bulk transport specialist Kalari, remains a proven force.
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William CraskeOctober 15, 2021, 7:30 amSeptember 21, 2023

ATA announces new CEO

The Australian Trucking Association has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer.
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Staff WriterAugust 31, 2021, 12:43 pmAugust 31, 2021

PBS: a certifier aspect

Performance-Based Standards (PBS) has been functioning since the beginning of 2010, initially under the National Transport Commission (NTC) and now the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
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Staff WriterJuly 8, 2021, 5:59 amJuly 7, 2021

NHVR moves forward with PBS tyre review

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has begun extensive testing on a range of tyres used on Performance-Based Standards (PBS) combinations. Read More

Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2021, 9:13 amFebruary 25, 2021