July 2022
NSW approves access for PBS combinations at up to 85.0t
13/07/2022
Under the National Class 2 Performance Based Standards (High Productivity) Authorisation Notice 2022 Early this week NSW launched its new PBS High Productivity network which allows eligible PBS combinations to operate at up to 85.0t (tier 3 mass) on a pre-approved network. This pre-approved network covers a wide range of roads connecting other states and rural areas to major ports all over the eastern seaboard. This network expands on Victoria's PBS High Productivity...
NHVR seeks industry feedback with livestock discussion paper
13/07/2022
The NHVR has released a Livestock Mass, Dimension and Loading Arrangements discussion paper which provides the first stage of our review of state-based heavy vehicle livestock loading arrangements.The livestock industry is subject to a variety of national, state and territory transport and non-transport laws, including laws around fatigue, vehicle standards, vehicle speed limits and licensing, in addition to animal welfare.It also has its own unique challenges – including vehicle mass,...
National body to regulate heavy vehicles in NSW from 1 August
13/07/2022
Heavy vehicle safety services across NSW will have a new home from 1 August with the transition of key regulatory functions from Transport for NSW to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). Tara McCarthy, Deputy Secretary of Safety, Environment and Regulation at Transport for NSW said the transition was the next step toward nationally consistent compliance for all heavy vehicle operators travelling across NSW. “Heavy vehicles travelling within and through NSW...
Performance Based Standards access to the road network
13/07/2022
The NHVR would like to remind owners of Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicle combinations to check that their PBS Vehicle Approval (VA) is valid and up to date.Please be aware that the PBS Vehicle Approval is not an authorisation to access the road network. You must comply with the relevant Notice or obtain an access permit. To apply for an access permit, please visit theNHVR Portal.For more information on PBS Notices visit: National Class 2 PBS Level 1 & 2a Truck and Dog...
R U OK? in Trucks & Sheds
13/07/2022
R U OK? and Healthy Heads in Truck & Sheds have teamed up to ensure those in the road transport, warehousing and logistics industries know when and how to meaningfully connect and genuinely ask “Are you OK?”Life’s ups and downs happen to us all, but those working in the road transport, warehousing, and logistics industries can face unique challenges.Tight deadlines, long hours, shift work and isolation are all factors that contribute to feeling less connected.One thing we can all do,...
Regulatory Advice for heavy vehicles in the construction industry now available
13/07/2022
Managing the hazards and risks associated with heavy vehicles in the construction industry is the latest subject in the NHVR’s new regulatory advice series. Based on reports from compliance officers and the 2021 National Roadworthiness Survey, heavy vehicles have an observed pattern of non-compliance when used in construction activities. As projects pick up across the country, the NHVR will be increasing its safety and compliance activities, with a focus on Chain of Responsibility (CoR) in the...
Company and manager charged for chicken truck crash
13/07/2022
Charges have been laid against a transport company and sub-contracted manager after a heavy vehicle transporting live chickens crashed at Remembrance Drive in Cardigan, Victoria, in February 2020. Victoria Police Heavy Vehicle Unit conducted an extensive investigation into the crash, which led to the current category 1 and 2 charges under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). The charges refer to a breach of duty creating risk of serious injury, illness, or death. NHVR Director of Prosecutions ...
The temporary changes to the NHVAS medical requirements and face-to-face audit requirements will cease on 29 April 2022.
13/07/2022
The relaxation of social distancing requirements and the reopening of interstate borders now enables audits to be conducted in person at the operator’s operating address. It also means drivers operating under a fatigue module can obtain a medical certificate as required by the NHVAS Business Rules and Standards. The temporary changes to the NHVAS medical requirements and face-to-face audit requirements will cease on 29 April 2022. What does this mean? After 29 April 2022 All...
Chain of Responsibility
13/07/2022
It has been over 3.5 years since the sweeping changes to the chain of responsibility laws came into force. In a recent newsletter published by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (Regulator), the Regulator warned executives of parties in the chain of responsibility to be aware of their obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). According to the publication, the Regulator is already undertaking six investigations of serious offences under the HVNL. In addition to this,...
Training Update
13/07/2022
A post send out following a recent training session was missing the link for the session recording. Apologies, you can access the training session here. After our training call this morning we also developed an FBT cut sheet which is now also available on the Dealer Community along with the FBT e-Book. Also, please note that the addition of the VT102 on the new e-Order is to include it for DIRECTOR. VT102 can now be ordered for any transport customers (TN360 or DIRECTOR) as...