NEWS
NHVR Industry Update
18/09/2024
National Roadworthiness Survey is underway We have launched the National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS), to drive safety and efficiency improvements to the mechanical condition of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet. Authorised officers are conducting random visual and mechanical inspections of trucks, buses, and other Special Purpose Vehicles across all states and territories, including WA and the NT. The NHVR appreciates the survey may cause some...
Teletrac Navman - News Update
18/09/2024
TN360 PRODUCT UPDATE Ability to create a geofence from the Tracking Map From the 10th of July, the following functionality in the tracking module is available for all users of TN360. Please continue reading to find out more.To enhance the efficiency and user experience in TN360, you can now create and manage geofences directly from the Tracking module. With vehicles visible on the map, users can more easily and accurately define geofences around specific areas or assets of interest. A ...
NHVR Industry Update
18/09/2024
Heavy vehicle compliance in Queensland will transfer to the NHVR next week The shift in responsibility from the Department of Transport and Main Roads to the NHVR on April 20, is part of a nationally consistent approach to compliance and enforcement activities for heavy vehicles.With regulatory functions centralised under one authority, industry will benefit from a single point of interaction for reliable information about the Heavy Vehicle National Law.Read more about the transition...
NHVR Industry Update
18/09/2024
ATA and NHVR join forces to drive National Level Crossing Safety Notice In a joint effort to enhance road safety, the Australian Trucking Association and NHVR issued a crucial safety Notice to help truck drivers to remain vigilant at level crossings. The National Level Crossing Safety Notice reminds heavy vehicle drivers of the potentially life-saving safety measures they must adhere to around rail lines. Read the full article Update on Programmed Vehicle Inspections...
NHVR Industry Update
18/09/2024
Width changes for safer freight vehicles The Albanese Government and NHVR are backing a safer, cleaner heavy vehicle industry by implementing the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms. Heavy vehicles of up to 2.55 metres wide will now be provided with general access to Australia’s road network.The implementation of the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms is a significant step forward for heavy vehicle operators, with this increased general width limit now reflected in...
NHVR Industry Update
18/09/2024
A health check on Australia's heavy vehicle fleet: National Roadworthiness Survey to commence in July This year’s National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS) will run for approximately 12 weeks. NRS 2024 entails the random mechanical inspections by authorised officers, of approximately 8,500 trucks, buses, and other special purpose vehicles at roadside and fixed inspection sites and depots across the country. Results from the survey will be compared to both the 2016...
Product update from Teletrac Navman
17/05/2023
On-Board Mass Scale Partner RightWeigh Update We have had some updates on the Rightweigh OBM TCA certification today and we have also been in active discussions with Rightweigh and TCA over the past couple of days in particular to clarify the firmware and scale upgrade requirements and to confirm the costs involved with a view to finding the most cost effective outcome for our customers.We will be providing a more detailed update in the next couple of days once all...
NHVR Industry Update
10/05/2023
On Thursday 18 May the Brisbane Truck Show kicks off at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. As many of you know the Brisbane Truck Show is Australia’s largest truck and trailer showcase and once again the NHVR is proud to be supporting this industry event. This year the NHVR has taken the opportunity to take up three separate displays at the event to showcase the work being done across the regulator and to allow industry, local and state governments and our other stakeholders the abil...
LBRCA News Update
24/04/2023
CHANGE OF DIRECTION FOR HEHIR'S TRANSPORT Ross and Andrea Hehir, who have operated Hehir’s Transport in Rand Victoria for 40 years have announced a change in direction for them personally and for their business.They have reached an agreement with Lawson Grains to take over the Hehir’s Transport and Hehir’s Grain Storage businesses.In a statement released this week, Ross and Andrea extended their gratitude and sincere thank you to all their business partners who have supported and worked with...