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$3.9 Million funding boost for heavy vehicle safety projects

An edu-tech app to help educate learner drivers about sharing roads safely with trucks, Australia’s first roadside effluent disposal facility for livestock carriers and a video series promoting 10 top safety tips are among the 14 initiatives to receive funding from the latest round of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative.

Rogue operator's behaviour unacceptable

The NHVR is aware of recent media reports regarding a Facebook video of what appears to be a truck driver taking drugs.

The behaviour in the video is shocking and dangerous for this driver and other road users.

We don’t condone this behaviour and we will work with all road authorities to remove this risk to road users.

We fully support police agencies and their efforts to target illicit drug use and high-risk operators.

 

Contact: Andrew Berkman | 0429 128 637

NHVR consultation starts on draft master code

The NHVR has commenced public consultation on a draft Master Industry Code of Practice developed by representatives of Australia’s heavy vehicle industry.

NHVR Regulatory Compliance Executive Director Tony Kursius said industry feedback was an important part of the NHVR’s assessment process.

“We welcome the heavy vehicle industry’s efforts, led by the Australian Trucking Association and Australian Logistics Council, to develop a Master Code of Practice which covers general risks relevant to compliance with Australia’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL),” Mr Kursius said

NHVR welcomes OSOM review

The NHVR has welcomed a Federal Government announcement to review the issuing of permits for oversized, over mass heavy vehicles.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the independent review would ensure a vital sector of the heavy vehicle industry would be able to get full visibility of the permit process and identify future improvements for heavy vehicle access.

“It’s important that the permit process be timely and strike the right balance between safety, protecting roads and bridges and ensuring the productive movement of freight,” Mr Petroccitto said.

Changes to bus limits and twin-steer tri-axles start July 1

A national mass increase for two-axle buses and twin steer tri-axle semitrailer combinations will be among a number of changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law and regulations starting July 1.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the changes would provide nationally consistent mass limits for the two classes of heavy vehicles.

“Two-axle buses equipped with dual tyres on the rear axle can operate up to 18 tonnes, conditional on the bus being equipped with some additional safety features,” Mr Petroccitto said.

NHVR welcomes NTC’s PBS findings

The NHVR has welcomed the outcomes of a review into Australia’s Performance-Based Standards (PBS) scheme.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the four recommendations would allow further strengthening of the PBS scheme, which makes up almost one-in-six new vehicles manufactured in Australia.

“Over the past decade the ability to design and develop innovative heavy vehicles that match a particular purpose has become a significant part of Australia’s landscape,” Mr Petroccitto said.

Further primary producer Chain of Responsibility myths busted

The NHVR has released a second round of common questions raised by primary producers about changes to Chain of Responsibility laws.

NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the information was gathered at a series of recent workshops for primary producers across Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria.

“As we travel across regional Australia we continue to address concerns raised by farmers to explain changes to the laws and how they align with workplace health and safety laws,” Mr Petroccitto said.