The NHVR revised Business Rules and Standards — under the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) — took effect on Monday 22 February. The new Rules and Standards will allow the NHVAS to align more closely to Safety Management Systems … Read More
23-02-2021 The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), has charged a South Australian company with a primary duty offence for allegedly remapping the engines of heavy vehicles. The charges stem from a South Australia Police operation in June 2020. The NHVR … Read More
01-02-2021 Primary duties offences have been laid against a South Australian manufacturing company and its executive following an incident in February 2019. The company has been charged with category 1, 2 and 3 offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law … Read More
09-02-2021 The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Queensland Police Service (QPS) last week entered the premises of a Sunshine Coast based transport company to investigate the company’s compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law. NHVR and QPS identified evidence … Read More
DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE’ SIGNS. It is the law and not just a recommendation to obey these signs. You will see them on many long vehicles and some of also have them on their caravans. NOTE:- only towing vehicles … Read More
BORDERS OPEN – HOLIDAY TIME – MORE TRAFFIC ON THE ROADS – NEED A PLACE TO PULL OVER TO LET FASTER TRAFFIC PASS? (EXCERPT from Truck Friendly Community site). Look for these green reflectors which will help you find a … Read More
08-10-2020 Officers from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have this week entered multiple business premises in Queensland and Victoria using powers under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). The entries were a result of concerns around road safety and … Read More
30-09-2020 A COVID-19 toolbox talk kit focused on vehicle, workplace and hand hygiene, wearing a facemask and mental health is part of the NHVR’s latest release of practical industry safety material. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the toolbox talk kit, … Read More
Two-up reminder A reminder to all operators that when working under a two-up driving arrangement both drivers must be suitably qualified to perform the driving task being undertaken. This may include areas that are not related to work and … Read More
Heavy vehicle access in an emergency – new fact sheet The NHVR has a new fact sheet which outlines heavy vehicle access requirements in an emergency. In an emergency, the NHVR may issue an approval for heavy vehicle road … Read More