NHVR and South Australia deliver new notices to boost efficiency

07-04-2026

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), in partnership with the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA DIT), has issued five new notices to boost freight efficiency and deliver more productive networks across South Australia.

These new measures will improve productivity for livestock transport, high productivity combinations, and tri drive prime mover and rigid truck combinations, each with their own criteria on what they can now carry.

NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said the notices demonstrate the NHVR's commitment to working with partners and supporting industry.

"This is a strong example of the NHVR working closely with government and industry to deliver practical, on-the-ground improvements," Mr Salvati said.

"These changes demonstrate our commitment to supporting industry and improving productivity – particularly at a time when we know industry are facing increased cost pressures."

The increased capacity will mean more goods can be moved in a single trip - using less fuel - while reducing administrative burden by removing the need for some permits, cutting road manager consent requests, and providing greater certainty of access for operators.

The new notices include:

These changes formed part of a significant body of work undertaken by the NHVR under the South Australia Minister Commitment program, which aimed to reduce permits by transitioning access to notice.

The publication of these notices was fast-tracked at the request of the South Australian Government, to help ease fuel and cost pressure.

Mr Salvati said the changes would deliver real benefits for operators and road managers alike.

"By expanding access through notices, we are reducing red tape, improving certainty, and helping operators get on with the job," he said.

More information for industry including updated Operator's Guides can be found here: