Media releases

NHVR urges safer livestock transport ahead of National Farm Safety Week

Friday 12 July

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging all parties in the Livestock supply chain across the country to follow safer transport practices, following 14 crashes involving livestock in the first four months of 2024.

Successful Enforceable Undertaking agreement delivers wide-reaching safety improvements for major contractor

Wednesday 10 July

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A New South Wales civil infrastructure and utilities constructer has implemented close to $140,000 worth of safety initiatives via an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) in a strong example of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) commitment to improving safety across the industry.

Scrap metal company and its three Directors fined for primary duty offences following extensive mass breaches

Tuesday 9 July

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A Melbourne-based scrap metal company and its three Directors have been prosecuted for failing to implement systems and procedures to manage the legal mass limits of their loads after 69 mass limit breaches were detected.

NHVR reveals findings of a recent operation in South Australia

Monday 8 July

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is issuing an important reminder for heavy vehicle drivers to ensure fatigue management is a top priority, after releasing the outcomes of a major operation that ran from the Western Australia border to Port Augusta in South Australia.

National Network Map now available in the Next Generation Route Planner

Thursday 4 July

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has reached a significant milestone this week, with the National Network Map now available through the Next Generation Route Planner (NGRP).

Width changes for safer freight vehicles

Wednesday 26 June

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The Albanese Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are backing a safer, cleaner heavy vehicle industry by implementing the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms.

Stay aware and take care - NHVR urges drivers to be cautious on the roads this snow season

Wednesday 26 June

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging light vehicle drivers to be cautious on New South Wales highways and roads this snow season following three fatal crashes involving trucks in the Snowy Region in 2023.

NHVR registers Industry Code of Practice for waste and recycling

Wednesday 12 June

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has registered the Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice to drive better safety outcomes for the waste and recycling industry and businesses that use those services.

Fit for the Long Haul: NHVR reminds truck drivers to prioritise their personal well-being this Men's Health Week

Monday 10 June

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is issuing a crucial reminder to truck drivers this Men’s Health Week, to put their mental and physical health in the driver’s seat.

Fatality Free Friday: NHVR backs annual initiative urging all road users to arrive home safely

Friday 31 May

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has thrown its support behind this year’s Fatality Free Friday, an initiative to boost safety awareness with the aim of a day without a single fatality on Australian roads.

Stay safe, stay compliant: NHVR's latest advice aims to improve livestock transport safety

Thursday 30 May

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released new Regulatory Advice to enhance safety across Australia’s livestock transport sector.

NHVR launches operation in South Australia targeting driver fatigue

Wednesday 15 May

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The NHVR has launched an operation running from the Western Australia border to Port Augusta in South Australia, reminding heavy vehicle drivers to stay alert behind the wheel.

NHVR calls for fast reform of the PBS scheme

Monday 13 May

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released its ‘Removing Roadblocks to Reform’ paper, calling for swift reform of the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.

Making our roads safer: NHVR shines a light on heavy vehicle safety this National Road Safety Week

Tuesday 7 May

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As National Road Safety Week kicks off this year, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group are reminding drivers to prioritise safety behind the wheel, in a bid to drive down road trauma.

NHVR welcomes the appointment of new ATA Chair

Thursday 2 May

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has welcomed the appointment of Mark Parry as Chair of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA).

Regulatory evolution: NHVR begins delivering heavy vehicle safety services in Queensland

Friday 19 April

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

NHVR and CICA seek feedback on draft Crane Industry Code of Practice

Monday 15 April

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

Serious BUS-iness: We All Need Space returns to promote bus safety on Aussie roads

Saturday 6 April

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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.

NHVR announces heavy vehicle check weigh pilot in NSW

Wednesday 3 April

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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.

NHVR reminds truckies to plan ahead and hop towards safety this Easter

Monday 25 March

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

NHVR delivers two emergency notices in response to major flooding in outback Western Australia

Tuesday 19 March

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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.

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

Friday 8 March

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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.

ATA and NHVR join forces to drive National Level Crossing Safety Notice

Monday 4 March

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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.

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

Thursday 29 February

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