Media releases

Tuesday 19 March

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has worked with Main Roads Western Australia and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport South Australia, to publish two emergency notices after recent flooding forced the closure of a key rail network.

Friday 8 March

This International Women’s Day, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is recognising the significant contribution women make to Australia’s transport and logistics sector.

Monday 4 March

In a joint effort to enhance road safety, the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have issued a crucial safety Notice to help truck drivers to remain vigilant at level crossings.

Thursday 29 February

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has released the draft Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice for Load Management.

Friday 23 February

The collision, which occurred on 24 July 2022 at Urrbrae and involved one heavy vehicle and several other vehicles, resulted in nine people being injured.

Friday 23 February

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is supporting this year’s Bus Safety Week, led by Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Monday 19 February

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is set to launch an on-road targeted operation, focused on mechanical safety and compliance with mass, dimension and loading requirements.

Thursday 15 February

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is on track to transition responsibility for delivering heavy vehicle regulatory services from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), on 20 April 2024.

Tuesday 23 January

The National Operations Manager of a transport company was found guilty on 4 December 2023 of a category 1 offence under the Heavy Vehicle National Law for breaching their duty as an operator and was sentenced on 23 January 2024.

Monday 22 January

Amid prolonged and intense rainfall events across many parts of the country, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is emphasising the importance of safety and preparedness for truck drivers navigating the wet conditions.

Monday 15 January

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) announces the successful conclusion of Operation Forager, a four-week initiative dedicated to combating heavy vehicle driver fatigue during the holiday season.

Tuesday 2 January

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding caravanners of the importance of sharing the road with heavy vehicles this January.

Wednesday 20 December

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has reached a significant milestone with the release of the National Network Map today, 20 December 2023.

Thursday 14 December

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today announced the establishment of a dedicated team focused on investigating allegations of offending by off-road parties.

Monday 11 December

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stewart Garden as Chief Structural Engineer.

Wednesday 6 December

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has launched the interactive Pavement Impact Comparison Calculator (Pavement Calculator) for consultation.

Monday 4 December

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has joined forces with Australian icons; comedian Jimmy Rees, ex rugby league player Sam Thaiday, country music artist James Blundell, Outback Truckers star Glenn Kendall and truck driver Casuarina Smith for the ‘We ALL Need Space’ campaign, to promote safely sharing the road with heavy vehicles this holiday season.

Monday 4 December

Following a six-week hearing, the National Operations Manager of a company has been found guilty of a category 1 offence, the most serious under Heavy Vehicle National Law, for breaching their primary duty as an operator and is set to be sentenced on 23 January, facing a possible two-year custodial sentence.

Tuesday 21 November

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding school leavers of the importance of sharing the road safely with trucks, ahead of graduation festivities over the coming weeks.

Monday 20 November

Submissions are now open for Round 9 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), to fund new projects that will boost heavy vehicle safety and deliver tangible improvements for industry.

Monday 20 November

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is partnering with police across the country to conduct a national operation to combat fatigue related heavy vehicle crashes this holiday season.

Wednesday 15 November

A transport company has been convicted of the most serious offence available under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), being a category 1 offence, and its Managing Director convicted of failing to comply with his due diligence obligations.

Wednesday 8 November

The NHVR investigations unit charged the company after analysing National Driver Work Diaries, fuel records, GPS data, and heavy vehicle sightings, revealing systemic issues with fatigue management, scheduling, and speed management, leading to a breach of Section 26C of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), a Category 3 Offence.

Wednesday 1 November

The Transport for NSW Bargo Safe-T-Cam located on the Hume Highway has been moved to a new location and will be activated on 1 November 2023.