HVIA Celebrates Final Version Of New Tipper Design Code
10 July 24
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
READ MORENHVR Release Tipper Code Updates, Rollout Timetable
26 June 24
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has revealed the staged implementation dates for the revised J4 Tipper Body Design Code
READ MORENHVR Flag Major Changes To Tipper Code Update
5 June 24
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
READ MOREHVIA’s May Forum Keeps Members Up To Date
5 June 24
Last week HIVA held its first online member forum for 2024 which provided updates on key advocacy, regulatory, technical and policy issues
READ MOREFirst State Meetings Completed + Changes Announced!
5 March 24
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
READ MOREHVIA To Attend Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum
14 February 24
HVIA Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger will be attending the next Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum in Canberra in March
READ MOREHVIA Releases Agenda For First State Committee Meetings
7 February 24
The HVIA has released the agenda for the next round of state committee meetings in February – register now!
READ MORENHVR Extends Transitional Arrangements For VSB6
20 December 23
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
READ MOREHVIA Calls For Delay To Implementation Of VSB6 Update
6 December 23
The HVIA has called for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to extend the implementation date of the new version of VSB6 by an additional three months
READ MOREHVIA Request Removal Of ‘Tipper Stability’ Calculation
15 November 23
HVIA has formally requested that the National Heavy Vehicle Regulatory remove the contentious ‘tipper stability’ calculation from the upcoming VSB6 update.
READ MOREHVIA Calls For Consistency On Mass Limit Increases
1 November 23
HVIA calls for national consistency across the scope, details, and administration of separate state-based higher axle mass limit schemes
READ MOREHVIA Releases State Committee Meetings Agenda
11 October 23
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.
READ MOREHVIA Flags Huge Agenda For Committee Meetings
27 September 23
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.
READ MORENHVR supports VSB6 extension
8 August 23
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.
READ MOREJ4 Tipper Code and AVE scheme need NHVR intervention
2 August 23
HVIA has written to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to plead for a postponement of VSB6 updates including the new J4 Tipper Code.
READ MORENHVR rejects call for VSB6 implementation delay
21 June 23
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has rejected HVIA's calls for a delay to the implementation of updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6), scheduled to commence on 1st July.
READ MOREHVIA offers further support for members impacted by the VSB6 changes
6 June 23
In April this year, the NHVR published updates to Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) and announced a commencement date of 1st July 2023.
READ MOREVSB6 v3.2 update
18 April 23
Following last week’s Talk the Torque article on the implementation date for the new version of VSB6, HVIA received important feedback from members regarding the new ‘J4’ modification code for tipper bodies.
READ MORENHVR publishes VSB6 v 3.2 and commencement date
12 April 23
VSB6 Version 3.2 includes new information on tipper body design, tow truck design and box or top hat chassis section modifications, plus updates to existing codes.,
READ MORERelease of Consultation Draft: VSB6 Section J4 – Tipper Bodies
22 September 21
HVIA is facilitating a series of web meetings for members to discuss the draft VSB 6 Section J4 covering Tipper Bodies.
READ MOREResponsibilities and exceptions under Queensland Engineers Act
7 April 21
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) recently issued a reminder of the responsibilities of a Corporation under the Queensland Professional Engineers (PE) Act 2002.
READ MOREVehicle Standards Bulletin 1 (VSB1) – light trailers
3 March 21
The VSB1 review includes important clarifications and expanded information on lighting and how to certify and identify imported trailers amongst other items.
READ MOREVSB 6 Section T – Tow Trucks
20 January 21
HVIA is consulting with members on the review of Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6) section relating to the design and construction of tow trucks.
READ MOREOpen for comment – HVIM and Tow trucks (VSB6)
16 December 20
Draft documents regarding VSB6 - Section T covering Tow trucks and proposed reviews to the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual are currently ioen for comment.
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