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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.
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South Eastern Freeway incident serves as important reminder for heavy vehicle operators to meet safety obligations
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.
Be Bus Aware: NHVR supports NSW Bus Safety Week
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is supporting this year’s Bus Safety Week, led by Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
NHVR launches operation to boost heavy vehicle safety in the construction industry
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.
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 from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), on 20 April 2024.
Update: Conviction in Eastern Freeway Tragedy
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.
NHVR urges truckies to be prepared and prioritise safe driving practices in wet weather conditions
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.
A national success: NHVR reveals outcomes of major fatigue operation
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.
NHVR urges caravanners to share the road and rest stops with truckies these holidays
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding caravanners of the importance of sharing the road with heavy vehicles this January.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taskforce Paragon: Landmark outcome in Eastern Freeway Tragedy
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.
School's Out! Graduates reminded 'Don't #uck With A Truck' when travelling to Schoolies events across Australia
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.
$4.4 million in grants on offer as heavy vehicle safety program returns for its ninth round
Submissions are now open for Round 9 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), to fund new projects that will boost heavy vehicle safety and deliver tangible improvements for industry.
NHVR leads national fatigue operation ahead of holiday season
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is partnering with police across the country to conduct a national operation to combat fatigue related heavy vehicle crashes this holiday season.
Taskforce Paragon: Company fined more than $2 million for Chain of Responsibility breach
A transport company has been convicted of the most serious offence available under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), being a category 1 offence, and its Managing Director convicted of failing to comply with his due diligence obligations.
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.
Bargo TfNSW Safe-T-Cam relocated and activated at new site
The Transport for NSW Bargo Safe-T-Cam located on the Hume Highway has been moved to a new location and will be activated on 1 November 2023.
Industry PASS to improved sustainability
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today launched a new interactive tool - Freight PASS - to help industry and road managers make more informed safety, productivity and sustainability decisions about the benefits of heavy vehicle combinations on the road network.
Chickens come home to roost for operator following primary duty breach
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has prosecuted a company for a breach of primary duty after a vehicle veered across a road, collided with trees, rolled back to the centre of the road and spilled its cargo of live chickens onto a road in Cardigan, Victoria.
NHVR welcomes new standards to make trucks across Australia safer
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government of increased width limits for trucks fitted with the most modern safety technologies.