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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.
Major milestone: NHVR celebrates one year since Queensland transition of heavy vehicle safety services
On 20 April 2024, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) assumed responsibility for heavy vehicle safety services in Queensland, marking the start of a significant transformation to regulation across the state.
NHVR releases two productivity tools to support road manager decisions on heavy vehicle access
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is committed to providing services and tools through NHVR Go to assist road managers in their roles.
Results of NHVR national bus operation ‘Operation Solstice’ revealed
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)’s Safety and Compliance Officers (SCOs) intercepted more than 2,200 buses during Operation Solstice finding concerning results, including substantial fatigue offences and a speeding school bus.
NHVR warns against the risk of fatigue this Easter
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is imploring the entire heavy vehicle industry to take fatigue seriously and drive safely ahead of the 2025 Easter holidays.
NHVR announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chairperson the Hon. Duncan Gay AM announces the appointment of Nicole Rosie as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
NHVR Go: a new brand is coming to the NHVR Portal
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is gearing up for the future, with the rebrand of the NHVR Portal to ‘NHVR Go’ on 14 April 2025.
NHVR urges young drivers to take extra care these school holidays
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) issues an important warning to young drivers as concerning statistics reveal critical knowledge gaps when it comes to teens driving alongside trucks.
Major multi-agency operation tackles key heavy vehicle safety issues in South Australia
A joint operation between the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), South Australia (SA) Police, the Australian Border Force (ABF) and SafeWork SA last month uncovered a raft of concerning safety issues including faulty brakes, steering issues and exploitation of migrant workers.
Staying safe on the road is “black and white” as NHVR partners with Collingwood Football Club on new safety campaign
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with the Collingwood Football Club to support the NHVR’s latest campaign It's Black and White: We All Need Space, focused on safety around Oversize Overmass (OSOM) vehicles and “superloads”.
NHVR reveals findings of the largest-ever health check on Australia's heavy vehicle fleet
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today revealed the findings of the 2024 National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS).
Easter travel restrictions 2025
Some states and territories have travel restrictions in place over the Easter holiday period that limit travel for Class 1 heavy vehicles.
Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in NSW
Attention: Approved temporary variation for heavy vehicles due to M1 Pacific Motorway Maintenance Closure
NHVR puts the brakes on grape harvest hazards in latest safety operation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has completed a month-long operation to address key safety risks posed by heavy vehicles during grape harvest season, in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (Vic) and South Australia (SA).
‘Accelerating action’: Promoting gender diversity across the heavy vehicle industry this International Women’s Day
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is partnering with Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) this International Women’s Day to share the important message of gender equality in the heavy vehicle workforce.
What ‘a truckie knows’ about driving home the message of road safety
Who knows the roads better than those carrying a full load of experience? That’s what the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is focused on as part of its ongoing 'We All Need Space' road safety campaign.
Navigating no-truck zones in Inner West Melbourne - What drivers need to know
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.
NHVR opens draft Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice for consultation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has published a new draft Code of Practice, to assist industry to improve safety outcomes in the transport of logs from forest to mill or port.
On Patrol: NHVR launches national operation to tackle bus safety after several tragic crashes across Australia
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is leading a nationwide bus safety operation to improve safety standards and reduce risks on Australian roads, following 84 lives lost in bus crashes in the past five years.
Homes and businesses hold the power to help prevent waste truck fires
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) wants to keep batteries and consumer electronics out of waste bins to protect everyone from garbage truck fires.
Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in NSW
Attention: Permit holders who travel northbound over Spirit of Progress Bridge, Hume Highway, Albury