National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Chain of Responsibility News: NHVR Prosecutes Company for Overloading

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has warned operators of the importance of due diligence for all parties along the heavy vehicle supply chain following the successful prosecution of a national company for overloading. The company was prosecuted for overloading a gravel truck 120 per cent above the statutory limit. The loader manager and truck […]

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National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Pleased with Fatigue Compliance Levels

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) said it is pleased with the outcome of a recent national blitz which revealed that national fatigue compliance was at par with last year. Operation Wake Up was led by the NHVR during April and involved the inspection of over 4,400 vehicles across 105 locations in all states and

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Fatigue Monitoring Technology Under Review by National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is reviewing fatigue monitoring technology and has awarded a contract to a consortium to conduct a study of the technology. The review implies that the NHVR intends to push for greater uptake of in-cab fatigue monitoring. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the trial would identify how to provide recognition

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Technology Not The Answer to Fatigue – Union Warns

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) should be focusing on fatigue but not on fatigue monitoring technology trials but rather a solution to the problem. The federal government’s joint announcement with the NHVR that it would fund field trials of SmartCap technology and other driver fatigue monitoring technologies and

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Transport Workers Union Blasts Draft Industry Code of Practice like Heavy Vehicle National Law

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has blasted the draft Master Registered Industry Code of Practice as a safety instrument, labeling it as ‘flawed’. In a submission to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) on the draft code, the TWU says the flaws in the draft are similar to  those of the National Heavy Vehicle Law

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Regulator Starts Approval Process for Electronic Work Diaries

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has begun its assessment of electronic work diaries against its own EWD standards for the first time after approving the system. The NHVR decided a few months ago that EWDs were a sustainable and effective alternative to the old written work diaries. The regulator will now assess some models

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NSW Roads, Maritime and Freight Minister Committed to NHVR’s Compliance Direction

Melinda Pavey, New South Wales roads, maritime and freight minister has highlighted the state’s commitment to the NHVR’s compliance task through the year. Pavey highlighted the importance of the period ahead of us for the freight transport industry and the role the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will play as it enforces the Heavy Vehicle National

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Room for Improvement Following NHVR National Heavy Vehicle Health Check

The results of the National Roadworthiness Baseline Survey – A Health Check of Australia’s Heavy Vehicle Condition, revealed a number of important things about the national heavy vehicle fleet. The inspection programs examined the mechanical condition of the heavy vehicle fleet, examining 7130 vehicles. As a result of the survey 147 vehicles were grounded. Darren

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