Media releases

Alarming levels of heavy vehicle non-compliance at Melbourne Market triggers NHVR safety operation

Thursday 24 April

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will launch Operation Melbourne Market this month in a bid to drive down significant non-compliance, with loading, mass and mechanical breaches identified over the past two years.

Major milestone: NHVR celebrates one year since Queensland transition of heavy vehicle safety services

Wednesday 23 April

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On 20 April 2024, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) assumed responsibility for heavy vehicle safety services in Queensland, marking the start of a significant transformation to regulation across the state.

NHVR releases two productivity tools to support road manager decisions on heavy vehicle access

Wednesday 16 April

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is committed to providing services and tools through NHVR Go to assist road managers in their roles.

Results of NHVR national bus operation ‘Operation Solstice’ revealed

Tuesday 15 April

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)’s Safety and Compliance Officers (SCOs) intercepted more than 2,200 buses during Operation Solstice finding concerning results, including substantial fatigue offences and a speeding school bus.

NHVR warns against the risk of fatigue this Easter

Friday 11 April

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is imploring the entire heavy vehicle industry to take fatigue seriously and drive safely ahead of the 2025 Easter holidays.

NHVR announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

Tuesday 8 April

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National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chairperson the Hon. Duncan Gay AM announces the appointment of Nicole Rosie as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

NHVR Go: a new brand is coming to the NHVR Portal

Monday 7 April

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is gearing up for the future, with the rebrand of the NHVR Portal to ‘NHVR Go’ on 14 April 2025.

NHVR urges young drivers to take extra care these school holidays

Thursday 3 April

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) issues an important warning to young drivers as concerning statistics reveal critical knowledge gaps when it comes to teens driving alongside trucks.

Major multi-agency operation tackles key heavy vehicle safety issues in South Australia

Wednesday 2 April

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A joint operation between the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), South Australia (SA) Police, the Australian Border Force (ABF) and SafeWork SA last month uncovered a raft of concerning safety issues including faulty brakes, steering issues and exploitation of migrant workers.

Staying safe on the road is “black and white” as NHVR partners with Collingwood Football Club on new safety campaign

Tuesday 25 March

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with the Collingwood Football Club to support the NHVR’s latest campaign It's Black and White: We All Need Space, focused on safety around Oversize Overmass (OSOM) vehicles and “superloads”.

NHVR reveals findings of the largest-ever health check on Australia's heavy vehicle fleet

Monday 24 March

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today revealed the findings of the 2024 National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS).

NHVR puts the brakes on grape harvest hazards in latest safety operation

Monday 17 March

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has completed a month-long operation to address key safety risks posed by heavy vehicles during grape harvest season, in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (Vic) and South Australia (SA).

‘Accelerating action’: Promoting gender diversity across the heavy vehicle industry this International Women’s Day

Monday 10 March

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is partnering with Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) this International Women’s Day to share the important message of gender equality in the heavy vehicle workforce.

What ‘a truckie knows’ about driving home the message of road safety

Thursday 27 February

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Who knows the roads better than those carrying a full load of experience? That’s what the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is focused on as part of its ongoing 'We All Need Space' road safety campaign.

NHVR opens draft Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice for consultation

Tuesday 25 February

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has published a new draft Code of Practice, to assist industry to improve safety outcomes in the transport of logs from forest to mill or port.

On Patrol: NHVR launches national operation to tackle bus safety after several tragic crashes across Australia

Tuesday 25 February

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is leading a nationwide bus safety operation to improve safety standards and reduce risks on Australian roads, following 84 lives lost in bus crashes in the past five years.

Homes and businesses hold the power to help prevent waste truck fires

Thursday 20 February

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) wants to keep batteries and consumer electronics out of waste bins to protect everyone from garbage truck fires.

Applications for 4.2 million in heavy vehicle safety grants closing soon

Wednesday 5 February

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding heavy vehicle industry stakeholders that the deadline to apply for Round 10 of Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) is fast approaching.

Major NHVR operation reveals driver fatigue is still a serious concern following deadliest year on Australian roads in over a decade

Thursday 30 January

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National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) on-road officers worked in partnership with police across Australia during the busy Christmas holiday period, identifying more than 200 fatigue-related offences, including 17 critical breaches.

NHVR issues urgent warning for truck drivers travelling down steep descents after several deadly crashes and dangerous near misses

Thursday 23 January

Read more about NHVR issues urgent warning for truck drivers travelling down steep descents after several deadly crashes and dangerous near misses

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging heavy vehicle drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling down steep descents, following a series of serious incidents occurring on Bulli Pass and Mount Ousley in New South Wales.

Governments collaborate to achieve productivity wins for industry

Thursday 23 January

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) together with the South Australian state and local governments have delivered on a set of heavy vehicle productivity initiatives to support safer and more efficient heavy vehicle movements in the state.

Reminder - Wallendbeen Bridge heavy vehicle detours

Wednesday 22 January

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Attention: Permit holders who travel on Burley Griffin Way over Wallendbeen Bridge

NHVR bottles up best practices for grape and wine transport industry

Friday 20 December

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has registered the Wine Industry Code of Practice, aimed at ensuring safe and compliant transport of grapes and wine throughout the supply chain.

NSW Government and NHVR call for safer roads this Christmas

Monday 2 December

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and NSW Government are putting safety at the top of the Christmas list, urging all drivers to take extra care on the roads during the holiday season.