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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 operators to ensure their business is making the most of existing fatigue laws. “Applying for AFM does not have to be a difficult process, but…

  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 rest such as having the correct licence and authorisations to drive the vehicle along its…

  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 the South Australian court. This is the 3rd successful application of a Supervisory Intervention Order…

  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 access, as long as the exemption won’t create an unreasonable danger to life or property….

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 of engine remapping, which meant emissions controls and speed limiting systems were not operating in…

  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…