Media releases

Forums include mental health advice for Top End operators

Friday 9 November

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The NHVR has joined the Northern Territory Road Transport Association (NTRTA) and Western Roads Federation to deliver mental health education for heavy vehicle operators and owners serving the country’s Top End.

Heavy Vehicle Safety in Driver's Seat

Wednesday 7 November

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Funding applications for Round 4 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) program are now open giving the green light to submissions on projects which will save lives and reduce road trauma.

NHVR to review heavy vehicle safety around NSW saleyards

Monday 29 October

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The NVHR will undertake a review of heavy vehicle safety around saleyards.

New guides for PBS approvals

Monday 22 October

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The NHVR has released a new PBS Vehicle Configurations chart showing 32 common combinations approved under the Performance Based Standards scheme.

Independent expert to lead review of PBS tyres

Thursday 18 October

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The NHVR has appointed independent road safety expert Dr John de Pont to lead a review of PBS tyre standards and operations.

Draft Safety Policy aligns with NHVR’s expanding operational role

Friday 12 October

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The NHVR has released a draft Safety Policy, to align with its expanding operational role in heavy vehicle safety.

JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT: New notice helps A-double drivers

Friday 12 October

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The Queensland Government, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Queensland Trucking Association (QTA) have collaborated to develop a notice for Performance Based Standard (PBS) A-doubles between Toowoomba and the Port of Brisbane.

JOINT STATEMENT: Driver fatigue testing to awaken new safety standards

Wednesday 3 October

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The Liberals and Nationals Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are investing in new field trials to test driver fatigue monitoring technologies, which can enhance heavy vehicle safety outcomes.

NTC and NHVR mark commencement date of new Chain of Responsibility laws

Monday 1 October

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NTC and NHVR acknowledge a road safety milestone today as amendments to chain of responsibility duties in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) take effect.

NHVR Registration Services set to go live

Sunday 30 September

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Heavy vehicle operators will have access to their fleet’s registration details on one dedicated web-based platform from tomorrow.

Ministerial Statement: New leadership to drive heavy vehicle regulator

Monday 24 September

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Two new Board members for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have been announced.

NHVR Statement - Blenners Transport

Friday 21 September

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National Heavy Vehicle Regulator officers are currently assessing a range of information provided by Blenners Transport in relation to a two-vehicle crash on the Kennedy Highway, near Mareeba in Far North Queensland on Thursday, September 13.

Ministerial statement – Cutting red tape for truckies carting hay

Thursday 20 September

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From today, wider and higher loads of hay and fodder will be allowed to travel on state and national-controlled roads.

Latest CoR info videos roll out

Thursday 13 September

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The NHVR has released the latest round of Chain of Responsibility information videos ahead of changes to the laws on 1 October.

JOINT ANNOUNCEMENT: Route assessment tool free for road managers

Wednesday 12 September

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An agreement between the NHVR and national transport research organisation ARRB will deliver a cutting edge route assessment tool free to road managers from participating jurisdictions through the NHVR Portal.

Primary producer work diary exemption to be extended

Monday 10 September

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The NHVR has renewed the 160km work diary exemption for primary producers transporting produce.

NHVR welcomes heavy vehicle road funding boost

Friday 31 August

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has welcomed the Federal Government’s $132.5 million boost for the next round of road upgrades under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.

Fatigue safety forum looks to the future

Friday 31 August

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The NHVR will host 30 industry members as part of a process to reform heavy vehicle fatigue laws.

Heavy vehicle safety focuses on local projects

Monday 20 August

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Heavy vehicle safety is continuing to be delivered at the local level following the recent announcement of $3.9 million for 14 projects.

New regulator to deliver immediate efficiencies

Friday 4 January

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The first ever national heavy vehicle regulator will deliver some immediate efficiencies for industry when it opens for business on 21 January.

Statement of condolence for Nick Dimopoulos

Friday 15 February

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The Board and staff of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) would like to pass on their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Nick Dimopoulos, Chief Executive of the National Transport Commission, who passed away on 8 February 2013.

Ground-breaking road transport laws clear first legislative hurdle

Friday 15 February

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The most significant road transport reform Australia has ever undertaken has cleared its first legislative hurdle.

Ministers backing one rule book for heavy vehicles from 1 September 2013

Friday 17 May

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Ministers backing one rule book for heavy vehicles from 1 September 2013

NHVR seeks feedback on heavy vehicle access applications

Monday 15 July

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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is seeking feedback from trucking operators on the level of service currently experienced when making heavy vehicle access applications.