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
NHVR Release Tipper Code Updates, Rollout Timetable
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has revealed the staged implementation dates for the revised J4 Tipper Body Design Code
NHVR Flag Major Changes To Tipper Code Update
This week saw another successful and productive round of review of industry feedback from HVIA, VACC and the CVIAA on the finalisation of the J4 code in Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6
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
NHVR Issue Updated Modification Code For Tipper Bodies
After consultation and feedback from industry, the NHVR has issued draft text for Modification Code J4 (Tipper Bodies) in Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 and advised updated implementation timing
First State Meetings Completed + Changes Announced!
Last week saw completion of the Queensland and WA state meetings, with NSW and Victoria held the week prior. In a sure sign 2024 has had a flying start, new records for attendance were achieved by NSW and WA, and VIC and QLD meetings were also strongly supported
NHVR Extends Transitional Arrangements For VSB6
The NHVR has extended the current transitional arrangements allowing authorised examiners and signatories to certify tipper bodies under the old VSB6 v3.1 Section J requirements until July 1, 2024
HVIA Request Removal Of ‘Tipper Stability’ Calculation
HVIA has formally requested that the National Heavy Vehicle Regulatory remove the contentious ‘tipper stability’ calculation from the upcoming VSB6 update.
NHVR supports VSB6 extension
The NHVR has agreed to push back the implementation of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) Code J4 with transitional arrangements now extended to 1 February 2024.
J4 Tipper Code and AVE scheme need NHVR intervention
HVIA has written to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to plead for a postponement of VSB6 updates including the new J4 Tipper Code.
Release of Consultation Draft: VSB6 Section J4 – Tipper Bodies
HVIA is facilitating a series of web meetings for members to discuss the draft VSB 6 Section J4 covering Tipper Bodies.