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Your life matters: NHVR reminds road users to prioritise safety behind the wheel this National Road Safety Week
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging all drivers to do their part and stay safe behind the wheel to help combat Australia’s concerning road toll.
Mums deserve flowers by the truck load this Mother’s Day
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Leader Specialised Freight are reminding road users to give heavy vehicles space as they transport precious and fragile goods in time for Mother’s Day.
Fresh cut flower sales are set to bloom this Mother’s Day, with every bunch sold contributing towards the $308 million dollar industry.
NHVR Chief Operations Officer Paul Salvati said trucks play a crucial role in delivering essential goods and services to our local shops and supermarkets.
NHVR launches cross-border operation targeting heavy vehicle safety on the Eyre Highway
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is aiming to improve heavy vehicle safety on Australia’s longest stretch of road, by launching a critical operation running from Port Augusta in South Australia to the Western Australia border.
Learn for a safe return: NHVR urges truck drivers to be cautious when travelling down steep descents following multiple freeway incidents
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reminding heavy vehicle operators and drivers to inspect their brakes and follow steep descent warning signs following multiple heavy vehicle incidents on the South Eastern (SE) Freeway in South Australia.
Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in Queensland
Attention: Approved temporary route variation for Class 1 OSOM heavy vehicle combinations via Leichhardt Highway due to road works on Baffle Creek Bridge
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), in consultation with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), will be temporarily restricting access on the Carnarvon Highway (between Rolleston and Injune) due to roadworks on the Baffle Creek bridge.
Alarming levels of heavy vehicle non-compliance at Melbourne Market triggers NHVR safety operation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will launch Operation Melbourne Market this month in a bid to drive down significant non-compliance, with loading, mass and mechanical breaches identified over the past two years.
Major milestone: NHVR celebrates one year since Queensland transition of heavy vehicle safety services
On 20 April 2024, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) assumed responsibility for heavy vehicle safety services in Queensland, marking the start of a significant transformation to regulation across the state.
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.
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).
Easter travel restrictions 2025
Some states and territories have travel restrictions in place over the Easter holiday period that limit travel for Class 1 heavy vehicles.
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).
Temporary variation for heavy vehicles in NSW
Attention: Approved temporary variation for heavy vehicles due to M1 Pacific Motorway Maintenance Closure
‘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.
Navigating no-truck zones in Inner West Melbourne - What drivers need to know
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in consultation with Department of Transport and Planning Victoria (DTP VIC) will be amending access for heavy vehicles due to the opening of the West Gate Tunnel in late 2025.