NHVRs latest operation a good reminder to always carry work diaries
NHVR approves the 10th EWD provider Drivalink
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Driver convicted and fined over extreme fatigue breach
NHVR urges heavy vehicle drivers to carry work diaries in latest blitz
Feedback sought on reforms to increase the width of heavy vehicles into Australia to boost safety
NHVR urges truck drivers to check the height of their loads following a severe breach in the Sydney M5 tunnel
Review commences for industry Master Code
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Logging operator and Director prosecuted following ongoing fatigue breaches
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has prosecuted a logging company and its Director based in Tasmania, following pleas of guilty to serious offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
An extensive investigation by the NHVR revealed ongoing fatigue breaches by the company. Over a 12-month period, the company had 251 fatigue-related breaches which were undetected by the company and Director. Due to the management of these practices, charges were laid under sections 26G and 26H of the HVNL.
Consignor convicted over pedestrian crossing rollover
A consignor of timber goods has pleaded guilty to one category two offence under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and was convicted and fined $75,000 at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
The consignor had breached its safety duty by exposing drivers and members of the public to the risk of death or serious injury by failing to comply with section 26G of the HVNL.
"Don't Truck It Up" - NHVR launches phase two of young driver road safety campaign
Chain of Responsibility federal grant set to deliver improved safety across heavy vehicle industry
Once-off funding to support the development and delivery of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) training and education projects is now available, with $1.7 million being invested to help boost safety across the supply chain.
The funding will support businesses who use heavy vehicle transport to deliver tailored training programs focused on the CoR.
Grants will be awarded to projects aimed at educating participants on how to improve the safety of heavy vehicle transport activities.
Joint release - 125 council bridges and culverts to receive funded heavy vehicle assessments
One hundred and twenty-five bridges and culverts in 33 different councils will receive funded engineering assessments as part of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP), supported by the Australian Government.
The bridges and culverts were selected based on whether the locations were on priority freight routes, and would deliver potential improved access for heavy vehicles.
Industry reminded to eggs-ercise fatigue management this Easter
NHVR Safety Survey measures improvements in key areas of industry safety management
New fatigue exemption notice expedites supplies delivery to flood-impacted northern Western Australia
No financial gain for offending: NHVR urges operators not to cut corners on safety
NHVR releases its 2023 Action Plan to enhance safety and keep our industry moving
The NHVR has today released its 2023 Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy Action Plan which sets out the key safety priorities for the next 12 months.
The Action Plan supports the delivery of the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy 2021-25, which outlines the regulator’s ambitions for achieving better heavy vehicle safety outcomes and reducing the number and seriousness of crashes involving heavy vehicles.