Media releases

Women recognised for driving positive change this International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is recognising the significant contribution women make to Australia’s transport and logistics sector.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said women are an integral part of the heavy vehicle industry, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations.

“It’s fantastic to see more women behind the wheel, with their dedication, skill and unwavering commitment to driving the industry forward pivotal in creating a stronger workforce,” Mr Petroccitto said.

NHVR seeks feedback on draft Industry Code of Practice for waste and recycling

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the draft Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice for Load Management, to allow industry participants and members of the public to review and comment on the Code before it is assessed for registration.

The Code, also known as the Waste Loading Code (WLC), has been developed to drive better safety outcomes in the waste and recycling industry and the businesses that use those services.

NHVR to deliver heavy vehicle regulatory services in Queensland, from 20 April

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is on track to transition responsibility for delivering heavy vehicle regulatory services, including on-road compliance and enforcement, from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), on 20 April 2024.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said the transition of services in Queensland will be a significant achievement for the organisation and will result in safer and more consistent regulation of heavy vehicle movements across Australia.

NHVR urges caravanners to share the road and rest stops with truckies these holidays

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding caravanners of the importance of sharing the road with heavy vehicles this January, as holidaymakers head off on New Year road trips across the country. 

A recent survey by the NHVR of 1000 Australian drivers revealed how caravanners have a lack of understanding of how to share the road with trucks.

The survey showed that 60 per cent of caravanners have parked in a truck-specific rest area, and 22 per cent are doing so often. 

National first - NHVR launches National Network Map

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has reached a significant milestone with the release of the National Network Map today, 20 December 2023.

In a national first, the heavy vehicle industry can see national road network information in one central location, with the map information that is currently held within each jurisdiction now available through the NHVR’s National Network Map.

NHVR establishes first specialist off road investigative team

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today announced the establishment of a dedicated team focused on investigating allegations of offending by off-road parties.

The team will investigate offences committed by off-road parties who do not safely manage their transport activities, or who make prohibited commercial requests that cause drivers to speed or drive tired.

NHVR Executive Director Raymond Hassall said the NHVR has worked to enforce significant offences by parties in the Chain of Responsibility, more effectively and equitably.

NHVR welcomes appointment of new Chief Structural Engineer

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stewart Garden as Chief Structural Engineer, commencing on January 8, 2024.

Stewart brings extensive experience across the UK and Australia, where he has worked within a variety of bridge teams responsible for asset inspections as well as major infrastructure project delivery.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto OAM said Mr Garden’s knowledge of bridge engineering and infrastructure management will help bolster the NHVR’s work in bridge assessments.

NHVR launches innovative Pavement Impact Comparison Calculator to improve productivity and road longevity

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched the interactive Pavement Impact Comparison Calculator (Pavement Calculator) for consultation, to enable road managers to understand the long-term pavement effects of freight activity on roads.

This beta release follows the successful introduction of their first tool, the Freight PASS last month, and represents NHVR’s continued commitment to empowering better decision-making in the road transport industry.

NHVR’s ‘We ALL Need Space’ campaign returns encouraging drivers to share the road safely with heavy vehicles this Christmas

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has joined forces with Australian icons; comedian Jimmy Rees, ex rugby league player Sam Thaiday, country music artist James Blundell, Outback Truckers star Glenn Kendall and truck driver Casuarina Smith for the ‘We ALL Need Space’ campaign, to promote safely sharing the road with heavy vehicles this holiday season.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has taken action against a company after discovering systemic fatigue management and other serious breaches

The NHVR investigations unit charged the company after analysing National Driver Work Diaries, fuel records, GPS data, and heavy vehicle sightings, revealing systemic issues with fatigue management, scheduling, and speed management, leading to a breach of Section 26C of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), a Category 3 Offence.