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Big step forward in fatigue safety with release of practical FDDT guidance
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today released new good practice guidance to support industry uptake of rapidly emerging Fatigue and Distraction Detection Technologies (FDDT).
A health check on Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet: NHVR launches National Roadworthiness Survey
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched the National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS), to drive safety and efficiency improvements to the mechanical condition of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet.
NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said NRS 2024 will commence in July and run for approximately 12 weeks across all states and territories.
NHVR urges safer livestock transport ahead of National Farm Safety Week
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging all parties in the Livestock supply chain across the country to follow safer transport practices, following 14 crashes involving livestock in the first four months of 2024.
Successful Enforceable Undertaking agreement delivers wide-reaching safety improvements for major contractor
A New South Wales civil infrastructure and utilities constructer has implemented close to $140,000 worth of safety initiatives via an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) in a strong example of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) commitment to improving safety across the industry.
Notice updates - March-July 2024
We continue to ensure continuity of access by renewing 15 notices during this quarter.
Scrap metal company and its three Directors fined for primary duty offences following extensive mass breaches
A Melbourne-based scrap metal company and its three Directors have been prosecuted for failing to implement systems and procedures to manage the legal mass limits of their loads after 69 mass limit breaches were detected.
NHVR reveals findings of a recent operation in South Australia
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is issuing an important reminder for heavy vehicle drivers to ensure fatigue management is a top priority, after releasing the outcomes of a major operation that ran from the Western Australia border to Port Augusta in South Australia.
National Network Map now available in the Next Generation Route Planner
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has reached a significant milestone this week, with the National Network Map now available through the Next Generation Route Planner (NGRP).
Width changes for safer freight vehicles
The Albanese Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are backing a safer, cleaner heavy vehicle industry by implementing the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms.
Stay aware and take care - NHVR urges drivers to be cautious on the roads this snow season
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging light vehicle drivers to be cautious on New South Wales highways and roads this snow season following three fatal crashes involving trucks in the Snowy Region in 2023.
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.
NSW transition to National Network Map
We are pleased to confirm the New South Wales transition has now taken place, with all networks displayed on the National Network Map.
NHVR continues to support development of NAAS
The NHVR Portal is the entry point and key enabler for the National Automated Access System (NAAS) being progressed by Austroads.
NHVR registers Industry Code of Practice for waste and recycling
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has registered the Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice to drive better safety outcomes for the waste and recycling industry and businesses that use those services.
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).
Fit for the Long Haul: NHVR reminds truck drivers to prioritise their personal well-being this Men's Health Week
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is issuing a crucial reminder to truck drivers this Men’s Health Week, to put their mental and physical health in the driver’s seat.
Fatality Free Friday: NHVR backs annual initiative urging all road users to arrive home safely
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has thrown its support behind this year’s Fatality Free Friday, an initiative to boost safety awareness with the aim of a day without a single fatality on Australian roads.
Stay safe, stay compliant: NHVR's latest advice aims to improve livestock transport safety
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released new Regulatory Advice to enhance safety across Australia’s livestock transport sector.
NHVR launches operation in South Australia targeting driver fatigue
The NHVR has launched an operation running from the Western Australia border to Port Augusta in South Australia, reminding heavy vehicle drivers to stay alert behind the wheel.
NHVR calls for fast reform of the PBS scheme
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released its ‘Removing Roadblocks to Reform’ paper, calling for swift reform of the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.
Making our roads safer: NHVR shines a light on heavy vehicle safety this National Road Safety Week
As National Road Safety Week kicks off this year, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group are reminding drivers to prioritise safety behind the wheel, in a bid to drive down road trauma.