Who we are

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia’s independent regulator for all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass.

About the NHVR

The NHVR is Australia’s independent regulator for all heavy vehicles.

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The NHVR delivers a comprehensive range of services under a consistent regulatory framework.

The values of the NHVR are: People matter, Customer first, We add value and Strong partnerships.

The NHVR is committed to a high standard of corporate governance and business practices.

A heavy vehicle is defined in the HVNL as a vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) or aggregate trailer mass (ATM) of more than 4.5 tonnes.