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More than 8,100 operators across Australia are enjoying the multiple benefits the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) has to offer.
Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said scheme membership provided a competitive edge, productivity gains and significant safety benefits.
“Whether you’re a business or a single-vehicle owner-operator, you can use the NHVAS as your pathway to safer transport activities, regardless of the business sector you’re operating in,” Paul said.
“If you’re a subcontractor with NHVAS membership, companies know they’re engaging someone with an auditable safety management system that makes their operations safer, and that you’re serious about meeting your primary duty requirements.
“You can also get productivity benefits from being NHVAS Mass Management accredited, as it allows you to operate at Concessional Mass Limits for general access to the road network, meaning you can carry more each trip and reduce the number of trips you make.
Maintenance Management record-keeping gives operators a clear picture of possible vehicle replacement needs. Their investment into newer, safer vehicles reduces vehicle downtime, with more time spent on the road and less over inspection pits, while getting accredited in Basic or Advanced Fatigue Management lets you operate under more flexible work and rest hours.
Also, recent changes to the scheme see even more safety management system activities included.
“Once you have NHVAS accreditation, it’s easy to build on it by using the NHVR’s 9 Step SMS Roadmap to make your safety management system even more comprehensive,” Paul said.
For more information about joining the NHVAS, visit www.nhvr.gov.au/nhvas