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Operation Quay: NHVR launches national operation focused on heavy vehicle safety around ports
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is conducting Operation Quay this month to ensure heavy vehicles travelling in and around port facilities are safe and compliant.
Operation Quay will run over four weeks and will see NHVR Safety and Compliance Officers (SCOs) work alongside police, conducting roadside inspections to boost safety and check compliance with load restraint, vehicle roadworthiness and fatigue laws.
NHVR releases new Log Haulage Code of Practice to improve safety for forestry industry
NHVR prosecutes earthmoving company over fatal collision
National Farm Safety Week a reminder to practise caution around all heavy vehicles, all the time
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
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.
NHVR celebrates women behind the wheel this National Female Truckies Day
NHVR reveals fatigue findings from major safety operation
It’s ‘Take Your Dog To Work Day’ and the NHVR wants to know: is your ‘dog’ fit for the road?
Check your BRRRRakes: NHVR reminds operators to inspect their vehicles and ensure they’re fit for the road this winter
A new face: NHVR rebrands and updates the Load Restraint Guide
NHVR urges caution and vigilance this Fatality Free Friday
Operation Sapphire: Construction and waste industries the focus of the NHVR’s latest safety operation
A new lens on safety: NHVR rolls out mobile cameras in New South Wales to keep trucks on track
Your life matters: NHVR reminds road users to prioritise safety behind the wheel this National Road Safety Week
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.
NHVR launches cross-border operation targeting heavy vehicle safety on the Eyre Highway
Learn for a safe return: NHVR urges truck drivers to be cautious when travelling down steep descents following multiple freeway incidents
Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in Queensland
Alarming levels of heavy vehicle non-compliance at Melbourne Market triggers NHVR safety operation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will launch Operation Melbourne Market this month in a bid to drive down significant non-compliance, with loading, mass and mechanical breaches identified over the past two years.