2023
Industry News – PBS, HML and TMA
09/02/2023
PBS Vehicles in VIC: VicRoads have published a new deadline of June 30th, 2023, for TMA + Smart OBM. All HPFV combinations that exceed 68.5t GCM, or semi-trailers that exceed 46t GCM, must have TMA + Smart OBM. Please contact us now to start planning implementation and rollout! HML & PBS Vehicles in QLD: The QLD deadline for all HML & PBS vehicles to transition from IAP to TMA is the 30th of May 2024. You can transition any IAP vehicle now; you do not need to...
NHVR Industry Update
02/02/2023
Managing the risk of a light or empty lead trailer in a laden B-double The NHVR’s latest piece of regulatory advice provides guidance to parties in the Chain of Responsibility on managing the risks associated with a light or empty lead trailer in a laden B-double.Industry has told the NHVR that driving a laden B-double with a significant load imbalance between the axle masses of the lead trailer and the rear trailer can impact the ride quality to such an extent that drivers find the vehicle unst...
What is the difference between IAP and TMA?
23/01/2023
There are two main differences between the IAP and TMA: 1. Type-approved telematics hardware: The IAP requires specific, high Integrity devices, with controlled installation, maintenance and removal procedures. TMA allows for the use of a broader range of devices, with more flexible installation, maintenance and removal procedures. 2. Data shared with the road authority: The IAP shares Non-compliance Reports (NCR’s) with road authority. TMA shares data which has been collected through the...
Improving fatigue management – first EWDs approved for AFM rulesets
18/01/2023
The NHVR has approved the inclusion of Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) rulesets into the Teletrac Navman and Hubfleet Electronic Work Diary (EWD) systems.Teletrac Navman has integrated the AFM digital rulesets for oil and gas industry service provider Savanna Energy Services into its EWD, and Hubfleet for civil infrastructure company WDC Equipment & Contracting.NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said that this was the first time AFM rulesets had been approved in EWDs and it demonstrated the...
It doesn't exist if it's not in writing
18/01/2023
Acting Executive Director Statutory Compliance (Investigations and Prosecutions) at the NHVR, Belinda Hughes, has outlined the many lessons that industry can draw from the recent NSW Supreme Court case of De Paoli.This case is the first binding and persuasive judgement on the primary duty offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). While many saw the sentence, Belinda says the most important part is the guidance this case provides on the sentencing process.“We can finally be in...