HVIA’s May Forum Keeps Members Up To Date
Last week HIVA held its first online member forum for 2024 which provided updates on key advocacy, regulatory, technical and policy issues
Call For Feedback On Heavy Vehicle Standards Reg Review
HVIA is seeking feedback from members to guide amendments to the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation
New Details Revealed On NSW Axle Mass Limit Increases
HVIA met this week with Transport for New South Wales to get an update on the low- and zero-emission axle mass increase scheme in that state
HVIA Seek Changes To Powered Trailer Regulations
HVIA is seeking to resolve outstanding regulatory issues necessary to enable widespread use of powered axles in heavy vehicle combination
HVs More Often Involved In Level Crossing Collisions
A study has found heavy vehicles are more frequently involved in level crossing collisions than cars and other light vehicles
HVIA To Attend Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum
HVIA Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger will be attending the next Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum in Canberra in March
New Standards To Accelerate EV + HFCEV Safety
New standards bolstering safety requirements for new electric and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in Australia have been put in place by the Australian Government
NHVR Resolves Tow Truck Length Compliance Issue
The NHVR has resolved an issue that emerged earlier this year where a tow truck operator was issued with a non-compliance notice for exceeding dimensional limits
Safety Initiative Aims To Put A Stop To ‘Spilt Milk’
Insurer NTI delivers Australia’s first driver safety campaign aimed at reducing the high rate of tanker rollovers in the dairy industry
NVHR Webinars To Provide Overview Of Freight PASS Tool
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is hosting a series of webinars which will provide an overview of its recently launched interactive tool, Freight PASS
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems Mandate Proposed
The Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport has raised the prospect of mandating tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
HVIA Attends First Vehicle Standards Committee Meeting
HVIA meets with Federal Department of Infrastructure to discuss vehicle standards issues, including safety and environmental standards for heavy vehicles