Telematics changes in NSW and QLD 1 June 2024 Operators in New South Wales and Queensland who use telematics need to be aware of telematics changes that commence 1 June 2024. New South Wales Operators with Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles operating under permit in NSW where mass monitoring is currently an agreed condition of…
Supporting industry through regulatory change: Heavy vehicle compliance in Queensland has transferred to the NHVR The NHVR can now provide a more streamlined approach to heavy vehicle regulation, following the transition of services in Queensland on Saturday 20 April 2024. The NHVR’s priority is ensuring we are supporting you throughout this transition. We recognise navigating…
The NHVR and the South Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) have approved a new configuration – the BA-triple – for use on the road train network on state-controlled roads in South Australia. BA-triples are now an eligible combination under the National Class 2 Road Train Authorisation Notice 2022 (No.3) (in South Australia only)…
NHVR urges heavy vehicle drivers to carry work diaries in latest educational campaign. The NHVR is reminding heavy vehicle drivers passing through the Marulan Heavy Vehicle Safety Station (HVSS) in New South Wales to carry their National Written Work Diary (WWD) in its latest campaign launched in early June. The operation comes as recent data…
Driver convicted and fined over extreme fatigue breach The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has prosecuted a driver in Goulburn, New South Wales for working 19.5 hours in a 24-hour period. The driver was convicted and fined with two critical risk breaches under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). In January of this year, an…
The NHVR has approved the inclusion of Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) rulesets into the Teletrac Navman and Hubfleet Electronic Work Diary (EWD) systems. Teletrac Navman has integrated the AFM digital rulesets for oil and gas industry service provider Savanna Energy Services into its EWD, and Hubfleet for civil infrastructure company WDC Equipment & Contracting. NHVR…
08 Dec 2022 The NHVR is urging all road users to take care around heavy vehicles ahead of the Christmas and New Year period. According to the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), tragically there have been 165 fatalities involving heavy vehicles in 2022 so far. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said sharing the ‘We Need…
08 Dec 2022 The NHVR is reminding drivers to look out for the signs of fatigue and prioritise their health and wellbeing during the Christmas and New Year holidays. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said it’s an important reminder because the five key indicators of fatigue can affect drivers at any time. “As we know, fatigue…
Businesses of all sizes are seeing the benefits of investing in manual handling safety. It doesn’t matter if you have a small office or warehouse, hazardous manual handling can occur anywhere and at any time. With this in mind, it is crucial that you implement effective prevention strategies and safe work practices to protect your…
In today’s world, businesses are constantly challenged to stay agile in their ability to adapt and adjust to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. This is not only true for small businesses but also for large corporations operating at various locations around the globe. Any business that has employees needs to understand how it can pose…
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