2023
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...
ALRTA News Update
24/04/2023
THE MEANING OF RECKLESS NHVR has published guidance on the meaning of ‘Reckless’. The guide states that: Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, a person is reckless as to the risk if they are aware of the possibility of death, serious injury or illness as a result of their conduct and still choose to engage in that conduct. It doesn’t matter if there is less than a 50% chance of the risk occurring – if death, serious injury or illness is a possibility, it’s a real risk for you. If you...
NHVR Industry Update
12/04/2023
NHVR Safety Survey measures improvements in key areas of industry safety management The NHVR has released the Heavy Vehicle Industry Safety Survey 2022 report, which measures how the heavy vehicle industry manages its safety responsibilities.“The results indicate there have been incremental improvements to safety across the industry, which in turn informs our forward-thinking work program,” said NHVR Chief Regulatory, Policy and Standards officer David Hourigan.“One area the NHVR has worked...
NHVR Industry Update
30/03/2023
Easter travel restrictions Some states and territories have travel restrictions over the Easter holiday period that limit travel for Class 1 heavy vehicles (agricultural, oversize/overmass and special purpose vehicles). The NHVR recommends operators and drivers check their permits and notices for what restrictions are applicable and confirm with their relevant state and territory road transport authority. > For more information see Easter Travel Restriction 2023. South...
NHVR Industry Update
01/03/2023
Working together: NHVR releases 2023 Action Plan where safety through partnerships is key The Action Plan supports the delivery of the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy 2021-25, which outlines the regulator’s ambitions for achieving better heavy vehicle safety outcomes and reducing the number and seriousness of crashes involving heavy vehicles.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the Action Plan will deliver initiatives addressing safety risks identified through feedback from our partners, and the...
IAP IS GONE!
27/02/2023
You heard that right! IAP is being phased out for many combinations including Higher Mass Limits (HML) and Performance-Based Standards (PBS) nationally. These combinations now require Telematics Monitoring Application (TMA), a simpler and more cost-effective option. Unlike IAP, the information collected through TMA cannot be used to issue non-conformance reports (NCRs). Deadlines: Not many IAP systems are compatible with TMA which means you may need to change the hardware installed in...
Queensland and Victoria are transitioning to Smart OBM | Register now for an overview of the changes
15/02/2023
Queensland and Victoria are transitioning to Smart OBM | Join us online for an overview of the changes. Queensland’s Transition from IAP to TMA | Thursday 23 February, 1 pm AEDT https://tca.gov.au/events/webinar-queenslands-transition-from-iap-to-tma/ The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has announced upcoming changes which will harmonise the use of National Telematics Framework applications for heavy vehicles in Queensland with other jurisdictions. These...