TfNSW Plans Upgrade Of Vehicle Testing Facility
The NSW Government is investing $30 million to significantly expand the Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre in Cudal, paving the way for new highway speed and heavy vehicle testing
HVIA Maps Out Way Forward For Powered Trailers
HVIA has followed up the inaugural meeting of its Powered Trailer Working Group in late June by meeting with representatives from key regulators on August 1 to progress its powered trailer strategy
NHVR Launches National Roadworthiness Survey
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched the National Roadworthiness Survey, which aims to drive safety and efficiency improvements to the mechanical condition of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet
Video: Mandating Retro-Reflective Tape For HV’s
HVIA member 3M, a global manufacturer of road safety products, has produced a new video to promote the mandating of retro-reflective tape for heavy vehicles in Australia to help improve safety
Members Call For Improvements To New ROVER Portal
HVIA has suggested further improvements to the new ROVER portal following a request for feedback from members from the Federal Department of Infrastructure
HVIA To Attend Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum
HVIA Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger will be attending the next Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum in Brisbane in September
HVIA Celebrates Final Version Of New Tipper Design Code
On July 1, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator released the final version of its ‘J4’ tipper body design code, marking the conclusion of a lengthy period of industry consultation – and a major win for industry
Collaboration Secures Win on Next-Gen Brake Regs
HVIA is representing the interests of brake system suppliers to smooth regulatory pathway for next-generation braking systems
TfNSW Publish Notice For Zero-Emission Heavy Vehicles
Transport for NSW has published a Notice enabling access to the State Road network for the additional masses required for zero emission heavy vehicles, with exceptions such as load-limited bridges and third-party infrastructure
Department Updates Guidance On Vehicle Recalls
The Department of Infrastructure has produced a suppliers’ guide on applying for and managing “not-reporting” status for voluntary recalls
Navigating Transition To Zero Emission Heavy Vehicles
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will next week host a free online transport safety network meeting focused on the zero-emission revolution in heavy vehicles
NHVR Releases Safer Freight Vehicles Standards Guide
The NHVR has released VSG35 which provides guidance on the safety features vehicles are required to have fitted to a heavy vehicle in order to be allowed general access at 2.55m under the Safer Freight Vehicle reforms