New guidance note: Moving from MVSA to RAV
The Department of infrastructure has just released updated the guidance material on Adding a vehicle manufactured and/or imported under the MVSA to the Register of Approved Vehicles.
Takeaways from the first round
Several recurring viewpoints were expressed by HVIA members at State Committee meetings held in WA, QLD, NSW, and VIC this month.
BTS23 special for HV101 online training
As a special offer for the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show, HV101 is currently available for just $29 per participant (down from $99).
Amendments to Lighting ADRs
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has amended a wide range of Australian Design Rules related to vehicle lighting.
HVIA State Committee Meetings – WA and QLD
HVIA's first two State Committee Meetings for 2023 have enjoyed strong engagement from Members, with meetings in Sydney and Melbourne still to come.
HVIA and NHVR techsperts tackling policy challenges
Newly-minted Chief Technical Officer, Adam Ritzinger, and Manager of Member Engagement, Harrison Hunkin are on the case for HVIA members.
International Women’s Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity
Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every organisation's DNA. HVIA is celebrating International Women’s Day and we are exploring how we can embrace the 2023 theme: Embrace Equity.
Big agenda in a big year – and we need you!
On the back of reportedly record business for much of the heavy vehicle industry over the last year or more, it is hard to paint 2023 as being something extraordinary - but it is. HVIA's state committees are here to help navigate your way through it.
Technology transforming Performance Based Standards
In this edition of ‘The Tech’s Files’, HVIA’s monthly series that explores topical technical issues impacting the trucking industry, we’re looking at the possibility of technology transforming the future of the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards (PBS).
Proposed Recall Rectification Targets
The Department of Infrastructure has proposed benchmarks for recall rectification to provide “suggested timeframes for industry to progress and complete voluntary recalls.”
HVIA cautiously optimistic towards PBS 2.0
The PBS scheme should be better used as a mechanism for promoting the uptake of safer high-productivity vehicles according to HVIA. The comments form part of HVIA’s submission responding to the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards (PBS) 2.0 discussion paper, and follow extensive consultation with HVIA members and stakeholders.
Review the Australian Dangerous Goods code first since 2007
The National Transport Commission is conducting a full review of the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, which will be the first since the current edition was released in 2007.