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HVSI celebrates NAIDOC week

Thursday 10 July

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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.

Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in NSW

Monday 17 March

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Attention: Approved temporary variation for heavy vehicles due to M1 Pacific Motorway Maintenance Closure

Easter travel restrictions 2025

Thursday 20 March

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Some states and territories have travel restrictions in place over the Easter holiday period that limit travel for Class 1 heavy vehicles.

Navigating no-truck zones in Inner West Melbourne - What drivers need to know

Thursday 27 February

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in consultation with Department of Transport and Planning Victoria (DTP VIC) will be amending access for heavy vehicles due to the opening of the West Gate Tunnel in late 2025.

Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in NSW

Monday 17 February

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Attention: Permit holders who travel northbound over Spirit of Progress Bridge, Hume Highway, Albury

Christmas travel restrictions 2024

Wednesday 4 December

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Over the Christmas and New Year period, there are travel restrictions in place for certain Class 1 heavy vehicles.

Updated National Roller Brake Testing Procedure

Thursday 7 November

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The updated National Roller Brake Testing (RBT) procedure is now available, ensuring consistent and accurate brake testing for heavy vehicles.

New South Wales Class 2 Port Botany Container Transportation Authorisation Notice

Wednesday 7 August

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Operators of Performance Based Standards (PBS) heavy vehicles who operated under the expired New South Wales Class 3 Port Botany Container Transportation Mass Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1) will now operate under a separate Class 2 PBS Authorisation Notice.

Notice updates - March-July 2024

Wednesday 10 July

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We continue to ensure continuity of access by renewing 15 notices during this quarter.

Implementation of the J4 Tipper Body Design Code

Tuesday 25 June

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In July 2023, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) released Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) Version 3.2, which saw the implementation of the J4 Tipper Body Design Code.

Amendment to the National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice

Wednesday 12 June

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The NHVR, in collaboration with Victoria's Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), has implemented a comprehensive reclassification of all Victorian networks under the National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice 2024 (No.1) (Notice).

National Network Map - What’s the latest?

Tuesday 13 February

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The NHVR’s National Network Map has hit its 500th network update request since launching. 

Industry wins from asset assessments

Tuesday 13 February

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The SLGAAP is currently completing assessments of local government owned bridges and culverts to improve road manager understanding of local asset capability.

Significant notice updates in February 2024

Tuesday 13 February

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On 10 February 2024, there was a significant update regarding heavy vehicle notices. As part of this update, five new notices have been published, accompanied by the renewal of 33 existing notices.

Access assistance for Western Australia to South Australia

Thursday 25 January

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The purpose of this access is to allow increased freight capacity on alternative road networks during a period when regular rail and road freight routes are cut by natural disaster.

Tipper Body Design Code extended to July 2024

Tuesday 9 January

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Earlier this year, the NHVR released Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) Version 3.2, which saw the implementation of the J4 Tipper Body Design Code.

Overheight vehicle investigation results in Chain of Responsibility improvement notices

Wednesday 13 December

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Earlier this year, a heavy vehicle carrying portable aeroplane stairs hit the overheight warning dongles on General Holmes Drive in Mascot before stopping at the entrance of the Airport Tunnel.

Local government priority routes

Tuesday 12 September

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The Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP) is focusing on the assessment of assets on key local roads to improve understanding of asset capability across the heavy vehicle network.

NHVR approves the 10th EWD provider Drivalink

Wednesday 14 June

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Approved Electronic Work Diaries (EWD) reached a milestone on 17 of May when Drivalink became the 10th provider to have their fatigue module approved.

Project London

Wednesday 14 June

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The NHVR was excited to be on location for the successful on-road trial of the double stacked container transport combination.

Don’t #uck! With A Truck – educating our youngest drivers

Tuesday 8 November

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As many in the industry would be aware, the NHVR launched a young driver road safety campaign - Don’t #uck! With A Truck – this year.

NSW transition of heavy vehicle services

Monday 1 August

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On 1 August, 310 staff, including 250+ Compliance Operations Inspectors will transfer from the NSW Government to the NHVR.

National PBS High Productivity Notice released in NSW

Tuesday 5 July

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Operators of Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles using roads in New South Wales should be aware that an updated notice for High Productivity (HP) PBS vehicles is now available.

Join the thousands of operators reaping NHVAS safety and productivity benefits

Wednesday 13 April

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More than 8,100 operators across Australia are enjoying the multiple benefits the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) has to offer.