Media releases

Friday 19 April

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will assume responsibility for the delivery of heavy vehicle on-road compliance and enforcement services in Queensland.

Monday 15 April

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has released the draft Crane Industry Code of Practice.

Saturday 6 April

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has warned motorists not to 'miss the bus' when it comes to prioritising safety, as part of its We All Need Space campaign.

Wednesday 3 April

In a new trial starting this month, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will pilot opening two Heavy Vehicle Safety Stations (HVSS) in New South Wales (NSW) for industry use, to check their vehicle mass outside of operating hours.

Monday 25 March

The NHVR is reminding heavy vehicle drivers and operators to prioritise safety and eggs-ercise caution on the roads.

Tuesday 19 March

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has worked with Main Roads Western Australia and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport South Australia, to publish two emergency notices after recent flooding forced the closure of a key rail network.

Friday 8 March

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.

Monday 4 March

In a joint effort to enhance road safety, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have issued a crucial safety Notice to help truck drivers to remain vigilant at level crossings.

Thursday 29 February

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the draft Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice for Load Management.

Friday 23 February

The collision, which occurred on 24 July 2022 at Urrbrae and involved one heavy vehicle and several other vehicles, resulted in nine people being injured.

Friday 23 February

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is supporting this year’s Bus Safety Week, led by Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Monday 19 February

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is set to launch an on-road targeted operation, focused on mechanical safety and compliance with mass, dimension and loading requirements.

Thursday 15 February

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

Tuesday 23 January

The National Operations Manager of a transport company was found guilty on 4 December 2023 of a category 1 offence under the Heavy Vehicle National Law for breaching their duty as an operator and was sentenced on 23 January 2024.

Monday 22 January

Amid prolonged and intense rainfall events across many parts of the country, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is emphasising the importance of safety and preparedness for truck drivers navigating the wet conditions.

Monday 15 January

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) announces the successful conclusion of Operation Forager, a four-week initiative dedicated to combating heavy vehicle driver fatigue during the holiday season.

Tuesday 2 January

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding caravanners of the importance of sharing the road with heavy vehicles this January.

Wednesday 20 December

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

Thursday 14 December

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.

Monday 11 December

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stewart Garden as Chief Structural Engineer.

Wednesday 6 December

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched the interactive Pavement Impact Comparison Calculator (Pavement Calculator) for consultation.

Monday 4 December

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.

Monday 4 December

Following a six-week hearing, the National Operations Manager of a company has been found guilty of a category 1 offence, the most serious under Heavy Vehicle National Law, for breaching their primary duty as an operator and is set to be sentenced on 23 January, facing a possible two-year custodial sentence.

Tuesday 21 November

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding school leavers of the importance of sharing the road safely with trucks, ahead of graduation festivities over the coming weeks.