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Christmas travel restrictions 2024

Wednesday 4 December

Read more about Christmas travel restrictions 2024

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

Read more about Updated National Roller Brake Testing Procedure

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

Read more about New South Wales Class 2 Port Botany Container Transportation Authorisation Notice

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.

Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in NSW

Monday 9 December

Read more about Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in NSW

Attention: Permit holders who travel southbound over Spirt of Progress Bridge, Hume Highway, Albury

Notice updates - March-July 2024

Wednesday 10 July

Read more about Notice updates - March-July 2024

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

Read more about Implementation of the J4 Tipper Body Design Code

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

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

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

Read more about National Network Map - What’s the latest?

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

Industry wins from asset assessments

Tuesday 13 February

Read more about Industry wins from asset assessments

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

Read more about Significant notice updates in February 2024

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

Read more about Access assistance for Western Australia to South Australia

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

Read more about Tipper Body Design Code extended to July 2024

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

Read more about Overheight vehicle investigation results in Chain of Responsibility improvement notices

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

Read more about Local government priority routes

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

Read more about NHVR approves the 10th EWD provider Drivalink

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

Read more about Project London

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

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

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

Read more about NSW transition of heavy vehicle services

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

Read more about National PBS High Productivity Notice released in NSW

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

Read more about Join the thousands of operators reaping NHVAS safety and productivity benefits

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

Routing made easier with new mapping tool

Wednesday 13 April

Read more about Routing made easier with new mapping tool

Operators now have access to easier and more accurate route planning with the release of the NHVR’s next generation route planner.

Companies receive Improvement Notices to rectify fatigue breaches

Wednesday 13 April

Read more about Companies receive Improvement Notices to rectify fatigue breaches

Two companies have recently been issued with Improvement Notices by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).

Bustle EWD seventh to get NHVR green light

Tuesday 29 March

Read more about Bustle EWD seventh to get NHVR green light

The NHVR has approved a seventh Electronic Work Diary (EWD) option, with Bustle Technology’s EWD now available.

Grape expectations this harvest season

Monday 21 March

Read more about Grape expectations this harvest season

The NHVR is reminding operators of heavy vehicles transporting grapes to pay attention to their mass, loading, fatigue and work and rest hour requirements under the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

The reminder comes after grape spillage was found at major intersections and heavy vehicles transporting grapes inspected by NHVR’s Safety and Compliance Officers were found to be non-compliant.

Mass and load requirements

Grapes, like all harvest goods, must be secured to meet the loading performance standards.