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Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in Queensland - Warrego Highway at Morven - Queensland Rail Crossing Works

Attention: Approved temporary route variation for Class 1 OSOM heavy vehicle combinations via Leichhardt Highway due to Queensland Rail Crossing Works on Warrego Highway at Morven

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), in consultation with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), will be temporarily restricting access on the Warrego Highway (at Morven) due to road works on Queensland Rail crossing both east and west of Morven.

NHVR reveals findings of national waste and construction safety operation

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) conducted more than 4,500 heavy vehicle inspections as part of Operation Sapphire, with faulty brakes emerging as the top safety concern during the month-long compliance initiative.

NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said Operation Sapphire ran from 19 May to 15 June and focused on key safety risks associated with heavy vehicles operating in the construction and demolition waste sectors.

NHVR Reinforces Permit Requirements for Victoria Emergency Drought Network Operations

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding all heavy vehicle operators of the requirements necessary to utilise the Victoria Emergency Drought Network Pre-Approved Permit-Based Scheme, emphasising the critical need for all operators to hold a valid permit even for access to the pre-approved network.

HVSI celebrates NAIDOC week

When Aaron joined the Accelerating Ambitions project — funded by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), supported by the Australian Government — he wasn’t starting from scratch. A proud First Nations man from Palawa Country, Aaron was already known to GM Cartage and Contracting through previous subcontracted work, and both he and the team saw potential for a stronger partnership.

Mums deserve flowers by the truck load this Mother’s Day

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Leader Specialised Freight are reminding road users to give heavy vehicles space as they transport precious and fragile goods in time for Mother’s Day.

Fresh cut flower sales are set to bloom this Mother’s Day, with every bunch sold contributing towards the $308 million dollar industry.

NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said trucks play a crucial role in delivering essential goods and services to our local shops and supermarkets.