BA-triples approved for use in South Australia
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…
Latest work diaries educational campaign
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…
NSW driver convicted and fined over extreme fatigue breach
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…
Improving fatigue management – first EWDs approved for AFM rulesets
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…
Play it safe this Christmas – trucks need space to keep you safe
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…
Act early on the warning signs of Fatigue this Christmas
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…
Hazardous Manual Handling : Safety Basics
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…
Substance Abuse in the Workplace – The Risks and How to Help
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…
Claustrophobia: The Fear of Confined Spaces
Claustrophobia: If you struggle with an intense and irrational fear of closed areas, it can be a pressing source of feeling overwhelming anxiety. What triggers these specific phobias or disorders,…
Registered Training Organisation in Austalia
In the ever-changing landscape of Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET), Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are key players. RTOs are private businesses that specialise in providing training services to employers…
Heightened Anxiety: Agoraphobia the Fear of Heights
How to Overcome a Fear of High Places: Agoraphobia. In today’s world, the number of people affected by any kind of mental health illness is at its peak, the main…
Standards for RTOs (Registered Training Organisations)
If you are an enrolled training organization (RTO), you must follow those rules. You must comply with the requirements for delivering nationally recognized vocational training (VET) and for the issuance…
How to become RTO (registered training organisation) in Australia?
Starting a newly registered training organisation can be an intimidating task. It can be tricky and stressful when you are not fully aware of the Australian Qualifications framework. The formation…
Latest NHVR regulatory advice explores fatigue risks and controls
When a driver feels sleepy, tired or exhausted, these are all symptoms of fatigue. So too are restlessness, inability to maintain a steady speed, and sore or tired eyes. Fatigue…
Daylight saving time – What do you need to do?
29 Sep 22 Daylight saving time – What do you need to do? Daylight saving time for ACT, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS commences on Sunday 2 October and at…
NHVR expands access to EWDs with approval of Logmaster Australia EWD
16 Aug 22 The NHVR has approved Logmaster Australia as the eighth Electronic Work Diary (EWD) provider, further expanding access to EWD technology for the heavy vehicle industry. NHVR CEO…
Heavy vehicle offences, Burpengary
20 Jul 22 myPolice on Jul 11, 2022 @ 3:06pm A 43-year-old Slacks Creek man has been fined over $4,000 for driving an unsafe vehicle, unsecured load, severely exceeding standard work…
If it’s flooded, forget it
08-07-2022 If it’s flooded, forget it The NHVR is urging all heavy vehicle operators to take steps to ensure safe travel when operating in and around areas affected by heavy…
Companies receive Improvement Notices to rectify fatigue breaches
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…
NHVR approves sixth Electronic Work Diary
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…
NHVR approves first two EWDs based on iOS devices
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…
Effective court ordered outcome for NHVR and Driver
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…
Taskforce Paragon: NHVR to prosecute Chain of Responsibility charges
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…
NHVR prosecutes multiple engine remapping charges
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…
COVID-safe toolbox talk kit
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…
COVID 19 – Take the time to take the test
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…
COVID 19 – Testing, passes and exemptions
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,…
COVID 19 – Freight Driver Swabs
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…
Regulator warns truckies of massive safety blitz
Its official name is the second National Road Worthiness Survey, but to most truckies the upcoming ‘health check’ will probably feel a lot like any other random compliance blitz. From…
Upcoming Truck Driver Info Days
Come and chat to the NHVR at our next roadside information days. Whether you have a question about access, Chain of Responsibility or any other heavy vehicle queries, come and join…
Inadequate Load Restraint
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Load restraint at its worst! Our NHVR team were assisting Victoria Police down in Mildura when they identified that this operator was using indirect restraint (a…
Revised NHVAS Business Rules and Standards commenced
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…
South Australian operator charged over engine remapping
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…
NHVR files primary duties charges against South Australia company
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,…
NHVR enters Sunshine Coast transport company premises
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…
Sharing the Road whilst travelling.
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…
REST areas whilst travelling
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…
NHVR investigation enters business premises in Queensland and Victoria
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…
COVID-safe toolbox talk kit released
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…
Two-up driving reminder
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…
Heavy vehicle access in an emergency – new fact sheet
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,…
Work diary availability in Victoria
Work diary availability in Victoria With the return of Stage 3 restrictions in Melbourne, the NHVR recommends that drivers purchase work diaries in regional Victoria where possible. We have…
Border changes and Crossroads Hotel alert
On July 12, the NHVR was advised of a major developing COVID threat for anyone who has visited Casula in New South Wales between the 3rd and 10th July and…
Border conditions as at 9 July 2020 (COVID 19 Special Update)
COVID-19 special update 09-07-2020 The renewed outbreak of coronavirus in Victoria has prompted significant changes to border requirements across Australia. We are working hard to collate and provide the most…
UPDATED notices – Oversize / Overmass (OSOM) permits
Updated Notices bring increased benefits with reduced costs 01-05-2020 Almost one-third of New South Wales oversize overmass (OSOM) permits will be removed under updated Class 1 notices released today. NSW…
Truckies helping truckies
Truckie mental and physical health in Whiteline Television focus 27-04-2020 Tips on what to eat, how to exercise and what signs to recognise for mental health are tackled in new…
Opened service centres welcomed by drivers
Thank you to the retailers and heavy vehicle operators that have provided information to update the NHVR Service Centre map. The map was launched earlier this month to show which…
$249,500 enforceable undertaking for chain of responsibility education
The NHVR has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd (LORAC) that will see $249,500 contributed to chain of responsibility education. The EU stems from…
What do I do if my work diary is filled up, lost, stolen or destroyed?
If your work diary is filled up, lost, stolen or destroyed you can take any of the following steps: Purchase a replacement work diary Work diaries are available for purchase…
Easter Travel restrictions 2020
07-04-2020 Over the Easter holiday period, a number of road transport agencies have relaxed Easter travel restrictions for agricultural, oversize/overmass and special purpose heavy vehicles due to COVID-19. The information…
MAP makes finding a place to rest easier
The NHVR has today launched a new online tool that maps service centres, truck stops and roadhouses that remain open for heavy vehicle drivers. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto, said that…
Amendments to PBS Frontal Swing Requirements
Amendments to the PBS Frontal Swing standard will begin from today (April 1 2020). NHVR’s Chief Engineer, Les Bruzsa said the increase will allow for greater flexibility for PBS vehicle…
Service centres continue supporting our truck drivers
This week’s announcement by National Cabinet to allow service centres and truck stops to remain open for heavy vehicle drivers has been welcomed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)…
Amenity restrictions lifted from essential freight permits
The NHVR has agreed to waive restrictions on all curfew permits, except those related to safety and access, to move general freight and grocery deliveries as part of the national…
Update on cross-border travel
Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and Tasmania have border restrictions in place. There are currently no restrictions in place for travel between Victoria, NSW and the ACT. Despite…
NHVR extends supplementary record use to 30 days
The NHVR has announced an extension to the time limit drivers may use a supplementary work diary record, as part of its ongoing efforts to assist industry through the coronavirus…
Fatigue Choices for work and rest hour flexibility
Flexibility for drivers using work and rest hours is within reach for many heavy vehicle operators. NHVR Fatigue Specialist Andreas Blahous, said a new Fatigue Choice customer program would assist…
NHVR Bushfire Recovery Information
Bulletin 3: Released on 16 January 2020 Bushfires are continuing to impact heavy vehicle operations across Australia. The following Bulletin provides important information in relation to OSOM restrictions, fatigue provisions…
NHVR Bushfire Recovery Information:2
Bushfire Recovery Information Bulletin: 2 The effects of bushfires are continuing to impact heavy vehicle operations across Australia, with some areas of the country experiencing deteriorating conditions. NHVR is…
NHVR Bushfire Recovery Information
Bulletin 1: Released on 8 January 2020 The NHVR is urging all heavy vehicle operators to take steps to ensure safe travel when operating in and around areas affected by…
Exemptions – Personal use of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle
The NHVR recognises that heavy vehicle drivers in Australia may need to use their fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle for personal reasons from time to time as they cannot reasonably access alternative…
NHVR now in the ACT
From 1 July, the NHVR officially took over heavy vehicle safety and compliance for the ACT, with the capital following South Australia and Tasmania who have already transitioned. With this…
Changes happening July 1st!
Changes happening soon! On July 1st changes come into play in the provision of training for fatigue management in the Heavy Vehicle sector. Out go the units of competency TLIF2010 Apply…
Fatigue management training changes
Changes to fatigue management training are coming. From July 1st 2018, Drivers, Schedulers and Supervisors or Managers of drivers or schedulers, will be required to undertake NEW units of competency…
Fatigue : A silent killer
A Deloitte Access Economics report released on sleep deprivation effects on Tuesday August 8th, in a study, funded by the Sleep Health Foundation, and reported in News Corp (Daily Mail…
My work diary is a mess!
“I was pulled over in New South Wales and now gotta go to court because my Work diary was all wrong. I am required to do the fatigue management course…
Fatigue management and driver health and fitness.
Often we are asked if we need to see the heavy vehicle driver’s medical records and reports as part of the fatigue management training assessments. While there is an obvious…
Driverless trucks won’t get fatigue
Once again the issue of fatigue amongst Heavy Vehicle drivers raises its ugly head with the very recent fatal accident in the Central West of NSW. But changes are coming…
Fatigue Management and Medication:
With winter almost upon us it is timely to be reminded that this is the season for colds and flu. Unless one is a hermit or very lucky, it is…
Fatigue management: Sad story of irresponsible actions
With changes coming to Chain of Responsibility laws (in 2018) and impending changes to fatigue risk management requirements, the following story is one that underlines the need for best practice…
Digital literacy is a struggle
“Maaate. I am 56 years old and I don’t know how to use a computer or even the smart phone.” I have deleted the intervening swear words, nevertheless this is…
Aviation is more than plain flying
The Aviation WorkSkills Study (AWSS) report recently released by Australian Industry Standards into the aviation industry has highlighted some challenges and opportunities particularly in the training area. After 12 months…
Being Responsible
If a driver falls asleep for just four seconds while travelling at a speed of 100 km/h the car will have gone 111 metres without a driver in control. Fatigue…
New fatigue risk management training
Driver fatigue is one of the 3 main contributors to road accidents, with males aged between 17-49 being the largest group involved, followed by 50 year olds. With this is…