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A safer grain harvest with companies using easy nine step plan
The NHVR is urging everyone involved in this year’s grain harvest to have a heavy vehicle safety management check-up ahead of what is expected to be a bumper season.
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Healthy Heads App promotes mental health and physical wellbeing support across Australian supply chain
Australia’s peak body for mental health and wellbeing in the road transport, warehousing and logistics sector has taken a step toward improving access to mental health and physical wellbeing support for workers, with the launch of the Healthy Heads App.
New NHVR notices deliver efficiencies for Special Purpose Vehicle access
Operators of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), which include cranes and concrete pumps, will have red tape cut under two new NHVR notices.
NHVR supports accredited operators during COVID-19 restrictions
The NHVR has re-instated temporary changes to the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) driver medical and audit requirements, to support industry during the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said practical changes would be made to the scheme’s medical and audit requirements to meet the operational and health needs of our accredited operators.
NHVR welcomes new Bus Industry Confederation Executive Director
The NHVR has welcomed the appointment of Roz Chivers as Executive Director of the Australian Bus Industry Confederation (BIC).
NHVR welcomes appointment of new ALC CEO
The NHVR has welcomed the appointment of Brad Williams as CEO of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).
Tyres no longer a blocker to PBS take-up
Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will soon be able to use a broader range of tyres, encouraging the take-up of safer, more-productive vehicles in the Australian heavy vehicle fleet.
NHVR prosecutes multiple engine remapping charges
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has charged two South Australian operators with offences relating to illegal engine remapping.
Ag vehicles need space this National Farm Safety Week
The NHVR is urging all road users to give agricultural vehicles extra space on the road ahead of this year’s planting and harvest season.
The call comes during National Farm Safety Week (18-24 July), which is dedicated to raising awareness of farm safety issues in rural communities across Australia.
NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the recent increase in Australians moving to regional communities in the past year meant more traffic for agricultural vehicle drivers to safely navigate during the up-coming harvest.
Funding boost to give heavy vehicles better access to road networks
The heavy vehicle industry has welcomed a $12.1 million Federal Government funding boost, aimed at delivering better assessment of road assets across rural and regional Australia as part of the Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP).
NHVR welcomes new Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has welcomed the appointment of Barnaby Joyce as Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister and thanked outgoing Minister Michael McCormack.
NTI release - More trucks, more freight but fewer crashes
A major new report, released ahead of the June long weekend, has found during COVID Australia’s roads were the safest they’ve been in years, with the number of multi-vehicle crashes involving heavy vehicles down more than 16 percent.
NHVR launches safety education campaign targeting illegal engine remapping
A new NHVR education campaign will highlight the health and safety risks caused by illegal engine remapping.
Report reveals PBS vehicles involved in fewer major crashes
A joint report from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA) and the National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) has revealed Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles are involved in 60 per cent fewer major crashes than conventional vehicles.
This is a significant improvement over the results in a 2018 report which found 46 per cent fewer major crashes compared to the conventional fleet.[1] PBS vehicles are also forecast to save 143 lives over 20 years.
NHVR urges safety on Adelaide's SE Freeway
The NHVR has urged heavy vehicle drivers to take extra care when using Adelaide’s South Eastern Freeway ahead of tomorrow’s Fatality Free Friday.
NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said the NHVR had investigated operators involved in two incidents on the downhill stretch of road over the past week.
“This stretch of road includes a long descent into Adelaide where heavy vehicle drivers need to be mindful of their own road safety and that of others particularly when carrying heavy loads,” Mr Salvati said.
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator increases safety on Australian Roads with Mobility Service from Motorola Solutions
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is experiencing improved safety, increased situational awareness and enhanced productivity for its frontline workers and the heavy vehicle industry thanks to a mobile application partnership with Motorola Solutions (NY:MSI).
New online safety hub launched to help support the Aussie trucking industry
An exciting new online safety hub has been unveiled by Australia’s leading transport and logistics specialist insurer, NTI, to support the growth and development of the industry.
The Better Business Hub helps protect Aussie fleet, transport operators and drivers by providing interactive, downloadable, applicable tools and resources to support them in their day-to-day.
Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds launches Australia’s first industry led, industry specific, National Mental Health and Wellbeing strategy
Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) Foundation has launched a free National Mental Health and Wellbeing Roadmap for the road transport, warehousing, and logistics industries.
Kynection EWD approved for use
The NHVR has approved Quallogi by Kynection as a fifth Electronic Work Diary (EWD) option for heavy vehicle drivers.
Heavy Vehicle Fire Safety Program Launched
The ARTSA Institute (ARTSA-i) today launched the Truck Fires Safety Program at the Brisbane Truck Show. The heavy vehicle fire safety program aims to tackle heavy vehicle fires occurring each year in Australia.
We Need Space aims to make Australia's roads safer for all users
Coles and its supply chain partners have joined forces with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to help make Australia’s roads safer for all users.
Project ensures safer loads on regional roads
A new safety campaign has been launched to reduce the number of dangerously loaded trucks operating on regional roads.
NHVR welcomes Paul Kahlert as QTA president
The NHVR has welcomed the appointment experienced transport operator and General Manager of All Purpose Transport Paul Kahlert as president of the Queensland Trucking Association (QTA).
NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said Mr Kahlert's appointment would continue the strong leadership that the QTA board provided heavy vehicle operators.
"Paul has represented QTA as Vice President and will continue to lead a board that is a passionate advocate for heavy vehicle operators across Queensland," Mr Petroccitto said.
Joint Release: Heavy vehicle health check to kick off in May
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging heavy vehicle operators to use their Daily Safety Checklist, ahead of the second major health check of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet.
Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said heavy vehicle operators should take a few minutes before each trip to check basic safety items on their vehicle.
“A quick visual inspection can identify any issues and give you peace of mind that the vehicle is safe and ready for the journey,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.