2024
NHVR Industry Update
18/09/2024
Rural Road Safety Month: NHVR urges drivers to stay safe behind the wheel The NHVR was proud to back Rural Road Safety Month, an initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation, which highlights the increased risk drivers face on our country roads.With about two-thirds of Australia’s road toll occurring on rural and regional roads every year, the September safety initiative was an important time to remind all drivers to take extra caution behind the...
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
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...
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...