13-04-2022 Two companies have recently been issued with Improvement Notices by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). An NHVR investigation identified multiple work diary, work hours and fatigue issues, and both companies failed to provide adequate fatigue compliance training and … Read More
16 Feb 2022 NHVR approves sixth Electronic Work Diary Heavy vehicle operators now have the choice of six providers for their Electronic Work Diaries (EWDs), with the NHVR approving the Hubfleet app last week. “The more EWD options we … Read More
03 – 11 – 2021 NHVR approves first two EWDs based on iOS devices The NHVR has approved Q by Quallogi as the first Electronic Work Diary (EWD) to operate on an additional Android and two iOS devices. NHVR … Read More
03 – 11 – 2021 Effective court ordered outcome for NHVR and Driver A driver facing four charges of fatigue breaches and a maximum penalty of $67,320 has instead been ordered to obtain an Electronic Work Diary (EWD) by … Read More
21-09-2021 Charges have been filed at Paramatta Local Court following a comprehensive 18-month investigation by Victoria Police detectives. Taskforce Paragon, was established to investigate an incident on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne, in which a heavy vehicle hit and … Read More
26-07-2021 The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has charged two South Australian operators with offences relating to illegal engine remapping. An investigation conducted by South Australia Police (SAPOL) Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Unit (HVEU) found a South Australian produce company … Read More
COVID-safe toolbox talk kit A COVID-19 toolbox talk kit is available to assist staff as part of your Safety Management System. The toolbox talk kit includes a series of quick guides, videos, checklists and templates as part of the NHVR’s … Read More
Take the time to take the test All heavy vehicle drivers operating under Standard hours, BFM or AFM are reminded that taking a COVID test is a permitted personal activity under the National Personal Use Exemption Notices. The exemption recognises … Read More
Testing, passes and exemptions A summary of the COVID-19 testing and border pass requirements for heavy vehicles is below. For specific details on the requirements for each state and territory, visit www.nhvr.gov.au/coronavirus Updates will also be shared on NHVR’s Facebook and Twitter pages. … Read More
Freight Driver Swabs Highway testing sites have been re-established, to help prevent truck drivers from inadvertently spreading COVID-19 to other regions. The Regional Transport and Roads Minister, Paul Toole, said freight workers can now get tested along key transport routes, … Read More