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Ministerial Statement: New leadership to drive heavy vehicle regulator
Two new Board members for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have been announced.
Media releases
NHVR Statement - Blenners Transport
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
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
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
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
The NHVR has renewed the 160km work diary exemption for primary producers transporting produce.
NHVR welcomes heavy vehicle road funding boost
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ministers backing one rule book for heavy vehicles from 1 September 2013
NHVR seeks feedback on heavy vehicle access applications
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.
NHVR Industry webinar - Friday 16 August 10:00 - 11.00am
Join the NHVR and key industry representatives for a live-streamed webinar to hear what one Regulator and one rule book will mean for the heavy vehicle industry from 1 September.
New October target date for one Regulator, one rule book
The Board of Australia’s first dedicated National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has advised Australia’s transport Ministers that the start date for the Heavy Vehicle National Law needs to move from 1 September 2013.
Target date for new national law soon to be confirmed
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Board recently advised Australia's Transport Ministers that the start date for the Heavy Vehicle National Law needs to move from 1 September 2013, due to the need for more testing of the NHVR’s critical IT system for access permits.
NHVR local government webinar - Friday 27 September 10:00 - 11:00am
Join the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and local government representatives for a live-streamed webinar to discuss councils’ new role under the Heavy Vehicle National Law on Friday, 27 September 2013 from 10:00 – 11:00am.
New national driver work diary welcome change at the frontline
Heavy vehicle drivers across the country are looking forward to the new and improved National Driver Work Diary, scheduled to roll out with the new Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
NHVR reviewing coroner’s recommendations on Kerang crash
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has received the recommendations of Coroner Dr Jane Hendtlass, following a two-year investigation of the 2007 Kerang crash, involving a passenger train hit by a truck at a crossing near the northern Victorian town.
NHVR aiming for consistent outcomes at the roadside
Heavy vehicle drivers and operators will benefit from a greater level of consistency in on-road compliance and enforcement outcomes when the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) commences.
NHVR to fast-track applications with smarter access system
Australia’s heavy vehicle industry will soon have a one-stop shop for fast-tracked access applications as the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) enters the final phase of testing for its national Access Management System (AMS).
NHVR local government and industry forums - November/December 2013
Australia’s first Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) will commence on 10 February 2014. Join the NHVR at our local government and industry forums in metro and regional locations around Australia, to hear what One Regulator, one rule book will mean for you.
For local government, NHVR staff will outline in practical detail:
Ministers say one Regulator, one rule book from 10 February 2014
Australia’s transport ministers have set 10 February 2014 as the start date for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to administer one heavy vehicle rule book, representing a historic milestone for the road transport sector in Australia.