Media releases

Monday 15 September

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging all operators to review the roadworthiness of their fleets following the prosecution of a company Director who failed to maintain and service a fleet of heavy vehicles, resulting in the death of one of their drivers in October 2020.

Thursday 11 September

On this important national day, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is asking all members of industry, R U OK?

Wednesday 10 September

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) inspected more than 2,500 heavy vehicles in a national safety operation focused on freight movements around Australia’s busiest ports, with mechanical and mass non-compliance emerging as significant concerns.

Thursday 4 September

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and OBrienco Transport are celebrating dads and father figures for their commitment to family and the heavy vehicle industry.

Many heavy vehicle drivers will be working away from their families this Father’s Day.

A survey commissioned by Transport for NSW found that 74% of drivers agree that driving trucks often means spending a fair bit of time away from home.

Monday 1 September

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling on all road users to look out for one another and take extra care on remote and regional roads this September for Rural Road Safety Month, an initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation, after 205 lives were lost from crashes involving heavy vehicles last financial year.

Monday 25 August

The safety and productivity gains of Performance-Based Standards (PBS) were on show during the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s targeted PBS compliance operation in New South Wales (NSW).

Monday 18 August

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is proud to support this year’s Queensland Road Safety Week (QRSW), reinforcing its commitment to improving road safety for all Queenslanders.

Tuesday 12 August

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding heavy vehicle drivers to stay alert when travelling on and around the rail network and never take risks at level crossings, as part of this year’s Rail Safety Week (11-17 August).

Monday 11 August

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today released a draft revised Industry Code of Practice, known as the Master Code, for public consultation, inviting input from all stakeholders across the heavy vehicle industry.

Thursday 31 July

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is conducting Operation Quay this month to ensure heavy vehicles travelling in and around port facilities are safe and compliant.

Wednesday 23 July

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released a new Code of Practice focused on assisting industry to improve safety outcomes in the transportation of logs.

Wednesday 23 July

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging all operators to review their safety practices following the successful prosecution of a Sydney-based earthmoving contractor over a fatal collision in November 2021.

Monday 21 July

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is joining its partners this National Farm Safety Week (20 – 26 July) in highlighting the importance of heavy vehicle safety across the agricultural sector.

Friday 18 July

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) conducted more than 4,500 heavy vehicle inspections as part of Operation Sapphire, with faulty brakes emerging as the top safety concern during the month-long compliance initiative.

NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said Operation Sapphire ran from 19 May to 15 June and focused on key safety risks associated with heavy vehicles operating in the construction and demolition waste sectors.

Friday 18 July

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding all heavy vehicle operators of the requirements necessary to utilise the Victoria Emergency Drought Network Pre-Approved Permit-Based Scheme, emphasising the critical need for all operators to hold a valid permit even for access to the pre-approved network.

Friday 4 July

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is proud to support tomorrow’s National Female Truckies Day and recognise the critical role women play in Australia’s heavy vehicle industry.

Wednesday 25 June

Almost 3,000 heavy vehicles were intercepted during Operation Omega II, a week-long safety initiative undertaken by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to combat the dangers of fatigue during Easter.

Friday 20 June

What’s longer than a dachshund and heavier than a wolfhound…

Tuesday 17 June

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is issuing an urgent reminder to operators and drivers to ensure their heavy vehicles are roadworthy, with an alarming number of vehicles found to be defective last year.

Tuesday 10 June

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has rebranded and reformatted the Load Restraint Guide (LRG) to enhance usability, with a review of the guide now commencing to ensure it continues to meet the needs of industry.

Thursday 29 May

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is pledging its support for this year’s Fatality Free Friday – an initiative shining the spotlight on road safety with the aim of a day without a single fatality on Australian roads.

Wednesday 28 May

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched a month-long national safety operation aimed at cleaning up unsafe driving practices within the waste and construction industries and improving road safety for all.

Friday 23 May

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has officially deployed 10 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras across New South Wales (NSW), monitoring heavy vehicle safety on key freight corridors across the state.

Monday 12 May

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging all drivers to do their part and stay safe behind the wheel to help combat Australia’s concerning road toll.