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From 1 July 2015, livestock transport operators will be able to access a new level of flexibility in managing their work and rest periods.

Developed with industry for industry the new initiative from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will provide a safe, simpler and more flexible arrangement in the management of fatigue across the livestock transport industry.

Transport ministers from across the country have reaffirmed their support for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) at the Transport and Infrastructure Council (TIC) on 22 May 2015.

Ministers supported the ongoing financial commitment to the NHVR and endorsed the Regulators corporate plan which sets out their approach to operationalising heavy vehicle regulatory reform over the next year.

New South Wales Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Duncan Gay said the NHVR has been making headway in the last year in providing a more streamlined environment.

The NSW Government has taken another step to slash red tape for the heavy vehicle industry opening up to 98 per cent of the state owned road network to Higher Mass Limit (HML) vehicles.

A permit was previously required to operate HML vehicles in NSW but thanks to a recent Declaration released by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), transport operators no longer need permits to operate eligible vehicles on assessed and approved routes which include some regional and council owned roads.

More than 30 decision-makers from Australia's road transport agencies, police services and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have gathered in Brisbane today to set national priorities for heavy vehicle road safety to benefit all road users.

NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, said that with 95% of Australia's road freight vehicles now governed by one Heavy Vehicle National Law, the time is right to develop a national approach to heavy vehicle compliance and road safety.

The Federal Court of Australia recently awarded judgement for the national Regulator against Countrywide Marketing Pty Ltd, NHVR Pty Ltd (the companies) and their sole director, Timothy O’Keefe, for false, misleading and deceptive conduct under the Australian Consumer Law.

The judgement is the result of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) taking action to stop the activities of Countrywide Marketing, which was falsely purporting to sell advertising space in the NHVR Roadbook, the National Heavy Vehicle Roadbook and the National Heavy Vehicle Compliance Guide.

The masters of furniture design come to Australia for pointers on vehicle design. The NHVR Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme was on show to two Swedish Transport Agency representatives, Mr Anders Gunneriusson and Mr Mats Willen, on Tuesday 21 April 2015.

NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, said the talks provided an in-depth briefing on the NHVR’s management of PBS schemes as Mr Gunneriusson and Mr Willen detailed their work to increase both mass and length limits to improve productivity of the Swedish transport fleet.

From Monday 4 May 2015, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will coordinate the process for all oversize/overmass (OSOM), agricultural and special purpose vehicle permits from start to finish.

"This is a return to standard operations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law following consultation with the Tasmanian Department of State Growth," said NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) released its first quarterly performance scorecard at the Australian Trucking Association's (ATA) national conference today, highlighting the hard work of the Regulator and its stakeholders in delivering for industry.

Speaking in Hobart at Trucking Australia 2015, NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, said the scorecard was a snapshot of the Regulator's achievements over the past 9 months, delivered through strong industry and government partnerships.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today announced the launch of a pilot program that will allow its customers to track their road access applications online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Chief Executive Sal Petroccitto says the NHVR has embarked on a new phase of sustainable improvement which includes looking at how to provide an improved level of service to clients.

"I would like to thank the participants from our Industry Groups that have volunteered their time to assist us in developing an application tracker as part of the AccessCONNECT Program.

From 30 March 2015, fatigue provisions of the Heavy Vehicle National Law will commence in Tasmania. The NHVR and the Department of State Growth are working closely to prepare Tasmanian operators and drivers for key changes, including introduction of the National Driver’s Work Diary, record keeping requirements and changes to work and rest hours.

The national law will cover "fatigue-regulated heavy vehicles", which are:

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has extended a primary producer work diary exemption currently in place for Queensland and New South Wales to drivers in South Australia, NHVR Chief Executive Sal Petroccitto announced today.

"Industry has asked us for consistent work diary practices and less paperwork and we're delivering," said Mr Petroccitto.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, congratulates Warwick Ragg on the announcement of his upcoming appointment as the next Chief Executive Officer of the National Road Transport Association (NatRoad).

"Warwick has over 20 years' experience in member based industry associations which will put him in good stead for advocating the best outcomes for NatRoad members and the wider heavy vehicle industry," said Mr Petroccitto.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, today announced three new appointments to the NHVR leadership team following a nation-wide search for the best available skill, expertise and experience to drive regulatory reform for Australia's heavy vehicle industry.

"These appointments bring new skills and capabilities to our leadership team and ensure one of the key building blocks of the NHVR's new organisational structure is in place," said Mr Petroccitto.

Earlier this year the NHVR issued warnings to industry as a result of the activities of Countrywide Marketing Pty Ltd (ACN 162 535 622) (Countrywide Marketing) which was purporting to sell advertising space in the 'NHVR Roadbook' or 'National Heavy Vehicle Roadbook'.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Roads and Maritime Services have collaborated with the crane industry to ensure the Special Purpose Vehicle Crane Certification Program continues in New South Wales.

NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, today announced that from Monday 15 December 2014, crane operators in New South Wales can continue to rely on self-declaration of the dimension and weight of particular special purpose vehicles for registration purposes.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, and recently elected President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Mayor Troy Pickard, are committed to supporting local governments in their role as road managers for nearly 80 percent of Australia's road network.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Board today announced a revised leadership structure for the Regulator.

NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, speaking on behalf of the Board, said the NHVR is embarking on a new phase of collaboration and partnership with industry and government, driving more responsive customer service and practical regulation.

"To be able to meet the needs of industry and partner organisations, the NHVR is implementing a revised business model and a new organisational structure," said Mr Petroccitto.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, congratulates Chris Melham on the recent announcement of his appointment as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Trucking Association (ATA).

"As CEO for the National Road Transport Association, Chris has worked closely with the NHVR over the past three years, advocating for change and the best outcome for Natroads members," said Mr Petroccitto.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) today announced the appointment of an independent panel to advise the NHVR on decisions it takes in relation to Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM).

NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, said that establishment of the NHVR Fatigue Expert Reference Group (FERG) is a major milestone in the 20-year journey to support the growth of a professional fatigue management culture in the Australian road transport industry.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has published five compliance and enforcement bulletins outlining the enforcement process for key aspects of the Heavy Vehicle National Law and what drivers can expect at the side of the road.

NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, said the bulletins were drafted to help operators and drivers understand how compliance with the national law is assessed regarding vehicle access; dimension, mass and vehicle standards requirements; and carriage of documents.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has cut the paperwork drivers need in the cab with the release of the Carriage and presentation of documents bulletin and the Notices that must be carried fact sheet.

NHVR Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto said the two publications provide certainty to drivers and operators of the documents they need to carry with them.

"The cabin of a truck is not meant to be a filing cabinet," said Mr Petroccitto.