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Taskforce Paragon: Landmark outcome in Eastern Freeway Tragedy
Following a six-week hearing, the National Operations Manager of a company has been found guilty of a category 1 offence, the most serious under Heavy Vehicle National Law, for breaching their primary duty as an operator and is set to be sentenced on 23 January, facing a possible two-year custodial sentence.
School's Out! Graduates reminded 'Don't #uck With A Truck' when travelling to Schoolies events across Australia
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding school leavers of the importance of sharing the road safely with trucks, ahead of graduation festivities over the coming weeks.
$4.4 million in grants on offer as heavy vehicle safety program returns for its ninth round
Submissions are now open for Round 9 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), to fund new projects that will boost heavy vehicle safety and deliver tangible improvements for industry.
NHVR leads national fatigue operation ahead of holiday season
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is partnering with police across the country to conduct a national operation to combat fatigue related heavy vehicle crashes this holiday season.
Taskforce Paragon: Company fined more than $2 million for Chain of Responsibility breach
A transport company has been convicted of the most serious offence available under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), being a category 1 offence, and its Managing Director convicted of failing to comply with his due diligence obligations.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has taken action against a company after discovering systemic fatigue management and other serious breaches
The NHVR investigations unit charged the company after analysing National Driver Work Diaries, fuel records, GPS data, and heavy vehicle sightings, revealing systemic issues with fatigue management, scheduling, and speed management, leading to a breach of Section 26C of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), a Category 3 Offence.
Bargo TfNSW Safe-T-Cam relocated and activated at new site
The Transport for NSW Bargo Safe-T-Cam located on the Hume Highway has been moved to a new location and will be activated on 1 November 2023.
Industry PASS to improved sustainability
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today launched a new interactive tool - Freight PASS - to help industry and road managers make more informed safety, productivity and sustainability decisions about the benefits of heavy vehicle combinations on the road network.
Chickens come home to roost for operator following primary duty breach
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has prosecuted a company for a breach of primary duty after a vehicle veered across a road, collided with trees, rolled back to the centre of the road and spilled its cargo of live chickens onto a road in Cardigan, Victoria.
NHVR welcomes new standards to make trucks across Australia safer
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government of increased width limits for trucks fitted with the most modern safety technologies.
NHVR launches online platform to help operators manage defects
All operators will now be able to view defects issued to their entire fleet online with the launch of the new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Portal - Compliance Module.
NHVR urges drivers to take a break ahead of driver fatigue campaign
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding heavy vehicle drivers to follow work and rest requirements ahead of a campaign to reduce fatigue related crashes on national roads.
The campaign, which runs from 18-23 September across NSW, is part of the NHVR’s regulatory strategy to inform, educate and enforce – whether via on-road compliance or industry engagement.
In the past year there have been 48 fatalities from heavy vehicle crashes in NSW, with approximately 65 per cent of fatal crashes occurring outside the metropolitan area.
NHVR reminds truckies to prioritise their mental health this R U OK? Day
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) wants to remind truck drivers and the heavy vehicle industry that asking the question ‘are you OK?’ can make a real impact to those going through a tough time.
Local government priority routes
The Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP) is focusing on the assessment of assets on key local roads to improve understanding of asset capability across the heavy vehicle network.
‘The opposition may not need space, but trucks sure do’: NRL legend Sam Thaiday joins heavy vehicle safety campaign
Rugby league legend Sam Thaiday has partnered with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to spread an important safety message as part of its ‘We All Need Space’ campaign.
Drivers reminded to be patient around heavy vehicles this Rural Road Safety Month
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has thrown its support behind this year’s Rural Road Safety Month.
Major safety failure by tow truck operator led to the death of a South Australian truck driver
A South Australian tow truck operator has received a custodial sentence under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) after he pleaded guilty to a Category 1 offence involving a fatality.
Queensland Road Safety Week an important reminder for all drivers to keep safe behind the wheel
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging both truckies and light vehicle drivers to put safety first this Queensland Road Safety Week (21-25 August), in a bid to drive down road trauma.
Joint Release: Industry projects to drive heavy vehicle safety with $5.5 million investment
Twenty-one new industry-led projects will receive vital funding from the Australian Government through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
NHVR updates process for White List applications
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has updated its ‘White List’ application process for operators whose fleets travel through New South Wales and South Australia, to help reduce reporting requirements for nominating vehicles and companies.
Why a second-generation SA truckie says she wants ‘space’ for everyone on the road
As a child, Casuarina ‘CJ’ Smith watched her father turn to driving trucks in the quiet farming season. Seeing her dad on the road inspired the 33-year-old Adelaide local to make a career as a truck driver herself.