National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme

The updated Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) take effect on 1 August 2026. From this date, the NHVR will no longer have authority to grant NHVAS accreditation. For accreditation options after 1 August 2026 please refer to NHVAS transition to HVA scheme.

The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) is a national formal process for recognising operators who have robust safety management systems in place. It is also increasingly being used to show compliance with general duty requirements under road transport law.

Heavy vehicle operators can apply for accreditation under the following NHVAS modules:

Mass Management
Maintenance Management
Fatigue Management (Basic or Advanced)

The NHVAS is managed by the NHVR, our dedicated accreditation team is available to help with the development of applications. Contact us with any enquiries or if you need assistance.

NHVAS transition to HVA scheme

From 1 August 2026, the NHVAS will be progressively replaced by the HVA scheme.

About NHVAS

Process for recognising operators who have appropriate, effective safety management systems.

Accredited operators

Accredited operator responsibilities outlined in the NHVAS Business Rules and Standards.

Apply for NHVAS

Applying for NHVAS modules in NHVR Go.

NHVAS Approved Auditors

List of Approved Auditors who can audit an NHVAS management system on behalf of the NHVR.

NHVAS Approved Registered Training Organisations

Approved RTOs that deliver and assess fatigue management courses for NHVAS.

NHVAS updates

The NHVR provides regular email updates to NHVAS operators and auditors.

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