| What’s Your 20? NHVR hits the road with new Podcast
Join truck enthusiasts and seasoned industry veterans Rob and Sarah as they chat about the light side of heavy vehicles.
What’s Your 20? promises to entertain, educate, and inspire heavy vehicle drivers and operators by tackling issues that matter most to them.
Each week Rob and Sarah bring their unique perspectives to the microphone, sharing road stories, behind-the-scenes chats with truckies, discussing regulatory updates, practical tips and interviewing key industry figures.
Listeners can tune in to What’s Your 20? on all major podcast platforms to hear real stories from behind the wheel.
Read more here.
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| NHVR Annual Report 2024-25 now available
The NHVR’s Annual Report tells the story of our performance, progress and purpose.
This year’s theme, ‘Fit for the future’, highlights how we’re continuing to prepare for tomorrow. The Report showcases how we’re building resilience, embracing innovation and staying focused on the long-term success of our industry, our people and our nation.
Read the 2024-25 Annual Report here.
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| Preparations are underway to implement the new Heavy Vehicle National Law
The NHVR is working alongside the National Transport Commission (NTC) to ensure a smooth transition to the new law.
Subject to its successful passage through parliament, the updated law is expected to commence in mid-2026.
The NHVR is committed to keeping industry informed about how these changes may affect your operations, and will provide guidance, education, training and support. Expect to receive more information through our various industry channels including in our On the Road newsletter, on the NHVR website and our social media platforms in the coming months.
You can read more here.
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| Industry-led projects driving heavy vehicle safety with $4.2 million investment
The Australian Government and NHVR are continuing to improve safety for everyone on Australia’s roads by funding 12 crucial industry-led projects through Round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
With demand increases and unique challenges, the new HVSI projects will deliver tangible safety improvements for the transport and logistics sector by developing crucial educational campaigns and innovative technologies
You can read more about the HVSI, including a full list of Round 10 recipients here.
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| NHVR delivers two more funded projects as part of the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Training Program
Two more funded projects have been completed to aid CoR training, the first one IPWEA Chain of Responsibility for Executives and Managers delivered a series of 16 hybrid training and workshop sessions within NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia. This included capital cities and regional areas, aimed at managers and executives in local government.
The second project Agforce Understanding Your Role in the Supply Chain delivered 19 Chain of Responsibility workshops to primary producers throughout Regional Queensland.
All of the resources developed for the training and workshops are available to view on the NHVR website here.
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| Have your say on draft standards and guidelines to support the updated HVNL
As part of the HVNL reform, heavy vehicle accreditation is transitioning to a risk-based system focused on safety management. To support this shift, the NTC has developed several key instruments:
- SMS Standard
- Schedule 1 – SMS Evidence Requirements
- Standard for Alternative Compliance Hours
- Ministerial Guidelines for Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (Ministerial Guidelines)
Complementing these, the NHVR has developed the National Audit Standard to provide a nationally consistent audit framework founded on contemporary, safety-focused principles.
The draft standards and guidelines are open for public consultation until Monday, 1 December.
You can find the consultation package and share your feedback through the NTC’s project webpage or read more here. | | | | | |
| Working Together: Building a Safer Bus Industry
The NHVR and Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) are collaborating on joint education initiatives aimed at enhancing industry awareness and compliance with Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) obligations.
Together, the NHVR and BIC are educating industry on how they can ensure they are meeting their safety obligations under the HVNL, with a particular focus on how to comply with fatigue management requirements.
New guidance material created in collaboration are now available on the NHVR website.
Read more here.
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| Young HVIS relocation
The Young NSW Heavy Vehicle Inspection Scheme (HVIS) site will be relocating to a new facility scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026.
Forward planning is currently underway to ensure the new site meets modern operational and safety requirements.
HVIS inspections at the current Young site will cease from 30 January 2026.
During the transition period, customers are encouraged to book inspections at the Cowra or Temora HVIS sites, with additional bookings to be made available.
Customers can book inspections online (Myrta.com), via phone (1300 364 847) or in person at any Service NSW centre.
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| Gympie Bypass notice expirations - check your permits
Do you travel on the Gympie Bypass using the Gympie Bypass notices?
Two notices issued to grant initial access to the new road section for heavy vehicle permit holders have expired.
- Queensland Class 1 and Class 3 Gympie Bypass Notice 2024 (No.1)
- Queensland Class 2 Gympie Bypass Authorisation Notice 2024 (No.1)
If continued access to the 62-kilometre section of the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Curra is required and is not currently listed on your permit/s, please submit an amend permit application request via NHVR Go.
Read more on how to do so here. | | | | | |
| Safely Managing the Risks of Light or Empty Lead Trailers in a Laden B-double
Feedback from industry and drivers highlights a critical safety concern when B-doubles are loaded unevenly, specifically when the lead trailer is light or empty and the rear trailer is heavily laden.
This imbalance can significantly affect the vehicle’s ride quality, handling, and braking performance, particularly in wet or low-traction conditions. Drivers have reported that these loading conditions can lead to instability, increased stopping distances, and reduced control, especially during emergency braking or cornering.
To support operators and drivers in managing these risks, the NHVR has released Regulatory Advice on how to safely load and operate B-doubles in these conditions.
Operators are encouraged to review their loading practices and ensure drivers are trained to identify and report unsafe configurations.
Read the advice here.
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| Myth: Chain of Responsibility is for Drivers
Truth: Chain of Responsibility is how everyone else keeps drivers and the public safe.
A driver is not a party in the CoR unless they own their own vehicle or have another role such a loading or unloading. Drivers have to comply with other parts of the Heavy Vehicle National Law, including other road laws when they drive.
To find out more on CoR, visit our website here.
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