Truck Width, Mass Changes Dominate HVIA Meetings
HVIA’s October State Committee Meetings are under way and generating considerable discussion around a recent changes to truck width and axle mass limits.
HVIA Reveals Rigids Eligible For SA Axle Mass Trial
HVIA reveals further details of the South Australian low and zero emission heavy vehicle trial scheme
HVIA Releases State Committee Meetings Agenda
HVIA’s final round of state committee meetings will be held across the major capital cities in late October – and the recent regulatory announcements that have caused a stir are front and centre.
Government Announces Historic Truck Width Increase
Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown today announced the Federal Government’s landmark decision to increase the overall width limit for trucks in Australia to 2.55 metres
HVIA Flags Huge Agenda For Committee Meetings
Truck width and mass increases, electromobility, technical issues, and HVIA’s new magazine and ZEV show all on packed agenda for upcoming state committee meetings.
HVIA Puts Tag Trailer Mass Back On The Reform Agenda
HVIA is hopeful long-standing issues related to tag trailer mass will be resolved over the coming year
Government Aims To Address Inadequate Road Safety Data
Government working towards National Road Safety Data Collection and Reporting Framework and minimum national dataset
New regulatory advice for safety technologies and telematics
The NHVR has released guidance on best-practice safety technologies and telematics for CoR parties to meet primary duty obligations under the HVNL.
NTC lays out consultation roadmap for HVNL
The National Transport Commission has laid out the road map for the consultation process on the Heavy Vehicle National Law with fatigue management the first cab off the rank.
Updates to Vehicle Standards Guide 2
The NHVR has updated Vehicle Standards Guide 2 to outline some changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Regulations that will come into effect from 22 February.
Draft revisions of Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual
The NHVR has published a draft of proposed updates to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual (HVIM).
Open for comment – HVIM and Tow trucks (VSB6)
Draft documents regarding VSB6 - Section T covering Tow trucks and proposed reviews to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual are currently ioen for comment.