2022
INTRODUCING VT102 Teletrac Navman's New TCA Type-Approved Device
13/07/2022
We are excited to announce the release of the VT102, a TCA Type-Approved telematics device powered by AI-enabled fleet management software to power high level insights and data for transport operators. The VT102 has been Type-Approved by Transport Certification Australia and provides Level 1,2 and 3 assurance for use in Road Infrastructure Management (RIM), Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA) and Intelligent Access Programs (IAP), allowing for greater access and information of road...
New Regulatory Advice on light to medium heavy vehicles released
13/07/2022
The NHVR has released new regulatory advice about identifying and managing the safety risks of light to medium heavy vehicles. This is the second in a series of regulatory advice pieces to help industry and the supply chain better understand Chain of Responsibility laws. Operators or owners of light to medium heavy vehicles – that’s a vehicle with a GVM or ATM of more than 4.5t and less than 12t – may not be aware of their legal obligations under the HVNL. This new guidance provides an...
“Don’t #uck With A Truck” - New safety campaign to educate young drivers
13/07/2022
The NHVR has launched a new major road safety awareness campaign titled Don’t #uck With A Truck targeting Learner (L) and Provisional (P) licence holders. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the campaign demonstrates how L and P licence holders can drive safely around trucks, including rules to follow when trucks are turning, stopping and how to overtake a truck. “The campaign is intentionally provocative and is designed to grab the target audience’s attention and start important conversations around...
Teletrac Navman obtains type-approval for new telematics device
13/07/2022
Transport Certification Australia is pleased to announce the type-approval of a new telematics device from Teletrac Navman. The VT102 meets the highest level of assurance which can be obtained through the National Telematics Framework. Mr Andrew Rossington, Chief Product Officer at Teletrac Navman, said, “This next generation device for the future adds to our suite of telematics solutions available to the industry, allowing operators to choose the right solution for their needs, using...
Extension to NHVAS Temporary Business Rules and Standards changes
13/07/2022
The NHVR has extended the temporary changes to the NHVAS medical requirements and face-to-face audit requirements, in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements. The following arrangements are now effective until 29 April 2022. The situation will be monitored for further extensions of these temporary changes if needed. These changes are: auditors can undertake all document and records validation and audits remotely, requesting electronic copies be...
Update on extension of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) COVID-19 testing sites
13/07/2022
TfNSW acknowledges the efforts of the freight industry to continue to transport critical supplies across the country in challenging circumstances. As such, to continue to support the freight industry in managing its operations, the six TfNSW COVID-19 testing sites will remain open for asymptomatic testing. We previously communicated that the TfNSW COVID-19 testing sites at Ballina, Narrandera, Taree, Tarcutta, Marulan and Yass would be closing from Monday 17 January as there is no longer a ...
Amid current supply chain issues, trucks delivering essential items to retail premises will now be exempt from truck curfews until April 7, 2022.
13/07/2022
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has hailed today’s move as a step forward. “The Victorian Government has listened to industry pleas and reversed its decision to re-introduce heavy vehicle curfews,” said NatRoad in a statement. NatRoad Chairman Scott Davidson added, “We warned in November that the re-introduction of curfews was going to hit already disrupted supply chains and it’s always encouraging when a government listens and acts.“Any sensible action that any government can...