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NHVR releases two productivity tools to support road manager decisions on heavy vehicle access
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is committed to providing services and tools through NHVR Go to assist road managers in their roles.
Media releases
Results of NHVR national bus operation ‘Operation Solstice’ revealed
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)’s Safety and Compliance Officers (SCOs) intercepted more than 2,200 buses during Operation Solstice finding concerning results, including substantial fatigue offences and a speeding school bus.
NHVR warns against the risk of fatigue this Easter
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is imploring the entire heavy vehicle industry to take fatigue seriously and drive safely ahead of the 2025 Easter holidays.
NHVR announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chairperson the Hon. Duncan Gay AM announces the appointment of Nicole Rosie as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
NHVR Go: a new brand is coming to the NHVR Portal
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is gearing up for the future, with the rebrand of the NHVR Portal to ‘NHVR Go’ on 14 April 2025.
NHVR urges young drivers to take extra care these school holidays
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) issues an important warning to young drivers as concerning statistics reveal critical knowledge gaps when it comes to teens driving alongside trucks.
Major multi-agency operation tackles key heavy vehicle safety issues in South Australia
A joint operation between the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), South Australia (SA) Police, the Australian Border Force (ABF) and SafeWork SA last month uncovered a raft of concerning safety issues including faulty brakes, steering issues and exploitation of migrant workers.
Staying safe on the road is “black and white” as NHVR partners with Collingwood Football Club on new safety campaign
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with the Collingwood Football Club to support the NHVR’s latest campaign It's Black and White: We All Need Space, focused on safety around Oversize Overmass (OSOM) vehicles and “superloads”.
NHVR reveals findings of the largest-ever health check on Australia's heavy vehicle fleet
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today revealed the findings of the 2024 National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS).
NHVR puts the brakes on grape harvest hazards in latest safety operation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has completed a month-long operation to address key safety risks posed by heavy vehicles during grape harvest season, in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (Vic) and South Australia (SA).
‘Accelerating action’: Promoting gender diversity across the heavy vehicle industry this International Women’s Day
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is partnering with Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) this International Women’s Day to share the important message of gender equality in the heavy vehicle workforce.
What ‘a truckie knows’ about driving home the message of road safety
Who knows the roads better than those carrying a full load of experience? That’s what the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is focused on as part of its ongoing 'We All Need Space' road safety campaign.
NHVR opens draft Log Haulage Industry Code of Practice for consultation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has published a new draft Code of Practice, to assist industry to improve safety outcomes in the transport of logs from forest to mill or port.
On Patrol: NHVR launches national operation to tackle bus safety after several tragic crashes across Australia
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is leading a nationwide bus safety operation to improve safety standards and reduce risks on Australian roads, following 84 lives lost in bus crashes in the past five years.
Homes and businesses hold the power to help prevent waste truck fires
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) wants to keep batteries and consumer electronics out of waste bins to protect everyone from garbage truck fires.
Applications for 4.2 million in heavy vehicle safety grants closing soon
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding heavy vehicle industry stakeholders that the deadline to apply for Round 10 of Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) is fast approaching.
Major NHVR operation reveals driver fatigue is still a serious concern following deadliest year on Australian roads in over a decade
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) on-road officers worked in partnership with police across Australia during the busy Christmas holiday period, identifying more than 200 fatigue-related offences, including 17 critical breaches.
NHVR issues urgent warning for truck drivers travelling down steep descents after several deadly crashes and dangerous near misses
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging heavy vehicle drivers to exercise extreme caution when travelling down steep descents, following a series of serious incidents occurring on Bulli Pass and Mount Ousley in New South Wales.
Governments collaborate to achieve productivity wins for industry
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) together with the South Australian state and local governments have delivered on a set of heavy vehicle productivity initiatives to support safer and more efficient heavy vehicle movements in the state.
Reminder - Wallendbeen Bridge heavy vehicle detours
Attention: Permit holders who travel on Burley Griffin Way over Wallendbeen Bridge
NHVR bottles up best practices for grape and wine transport industry
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has registered the Wine Industry Code of Practice, aimed at ensuring safe and compliant transport of grapes and wine throughout the supply chain.
NSW Government and NHVR call for safer roads this Christmas
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and NSW Government are putting safety at the top of the Christmas list, urging all drivers to take extra care on the roads during the holiday season.
NHVR urges truck drivers to keep safety front of mind amid prolonged wet weather conditions and the start of the holiday season
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued an urgent reminder to the nation's truck drivers and operators to check their heavy vehicle fleets are up to scratch, amid predictions of above-average rainfall and increased traffic on the roads.
$4.2 million in funding to boost heavy vehicle road safety
The Australian Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have announced $4.2 million will be dedicated to industry-led road safety projects, in a major funding boost to heavy vehicle safety.