National network for PBS truck and dogs

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released Australia’s first gazette Notice for Performance Based Standards (PBS) truck and dog combinations.  

PBS combinations are modern vehicles designed to perform tasks more productively, safely and sustainably and are tested to rigorous safety standards.

The Notice will replace the need for state based permits for heavy vehicle combinations comprising of a three or four-axle truck, towing a three, four or five-axle dog trailer.

Further information

Media release from Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester

Joint media release from NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, Duncan Gay and NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto

For more information see the National class 2 PBS level 1 and 2A truck and dog trailer authorisation notice 2016 (no.1) (PDF, 711KB) and the supporting Information sheet - National class 2 PBS level 1 and 2A truck and dog trailer authorisation notice 2016 (PDF, 798KB) and Information sheet - PBS Quad dogs operating under National class 2 PBS notice in NSW (PDF, 208KB)