Truck and trailer width review a long way from resolved
HVIA has welcomed news that proposed amendments to truck and trailer width will be circulated for comment and further explorations into their productivity and cost impact. The proposed amendments are the result of the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms, a process that was begun by the national Transport Commission in March of this year.
Clarification on vehicle marking requirements for Heavy Trailers under RVSA
HVIA has obtained a quick response from the Department following an anomaly spotted by an HVIA member.
Axle mass limits key to any changes on vehicle width
HVIA has settled on its position on proposed changes to Australian Design Rules governing vehicle width.
HVIA State Committees say ‘yes’ to truck widths and ‘no’ to trailer widths
HVIA State Committees are considering proposed changes to Australian Design Rules (ADR) governing vehicle width.
Release of ADR Amendment Omnibus
In early 2020, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development indicated that they intended to alter the process by which minor amendments to ADR’s were to be carried out.
Could changes to ADR’s see an uptake of safer heavy vehicles?
Yesterday the Department of Infrastructure released a discussion paper outlining possible changes to ADRs to enhance the uptake of safety features on heavy vehicles.
Safety Devices to be exempted from dimension rules
Proposed amendments to Heavy Vehicle Standards governing dimension rules will impact HVIA members.