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 Sal Petroccitto said the range of EWD options now available is allowing industry to better manage fatigue risks and choose the most suitable solution for their business….

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 rainfall and flooding. Follow these simple steps when accessing flood-affected areas: 1. Check the local road conditions through state road manager websites. A list of websites…

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 both companies failed to provide adequate fatigue compliance training and appropriate scheduling for their employees. Under the Improvement Notices, both companies, must take corrective action…

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 Freeway in Melbourne, in which a heavy vehicle hit and killed four Victoria Police officers while they were conducting a roadside intercept on 22 April…

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 Vehicle Enforcement Unit (HVEU) found a South Australian produce company had ‘remapped’ the engines of four heavy vehicles to disable the vehicles’ emission limits. The…

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