New guidance for PBS access at greater masses
The NHVR’s new guidance replaces previously published advice relating to Tier 2 and 3 assessments and guides operators through the process of applying for a PBS permit under the Tier 2/3 bridge assessment option.
WA Main Roads heavy vehicle industry workshops
Heavy Vehicle Services (HVS) department of Main Roads Western Australia has announced a new series of regional workshops for 2023.
ROVER – outage reminder and new guidance released
Members are reminded that ROVER and the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) will be unavailable from 4 pm AEST on Friday 14 April until 9 am AEST on Tuesday 18 April 2023 while the Release 8B upgrade takes place.
HPFV network updates from Freight Victoria
Freight Victoria staff delivered a valuable update on Victoria’s High Productivity Freight Vehicle (HPFV) policy and networks for HVIA members this week.
New guidance note: Moving from MVSA to RAV
The Department of infrastructure has just released updated the guidance material on Adding a vehicle manufactured and/or imported under the MVSA to the Register of Approved Vehicles.
Takeaways from the first round
Several recurring viewpoints were expressed by HVIA members at State Committee meetings held in WA, QLD, NSW, and VIC this month.
HVIA and NHVR techsperts tackling policy challenges
Newly-minted Chief Technical Officer, Adam Ritzinger, and Manager of Member Engagement, Harrison Hunkin are on the case for HVIA members.
International Women’s Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity
Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every organisation's DNA. HVIA is celebrating International Women’s Day and we are exploring how we can embrace the 2023 theme: Embrace Equity.
Big agenda in a big year – and we need you!
On the back of reportedly record business for much of the heavy vehicle industry over the last year or more, it is hard to paint 2023 as being something extraordinary - but it is. HVIA's state committees are here to help navigate your way through it.
New ADR’s proposed for BEV and FCEV
Proposed new ADR's cover electric power train safety requirements and safety related performance for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Queensland harmonises telematics rules with other jurisdictions
The harmonisation of Queensland’s telematics rules brings the state in line other jurisdictions for various types of restricted access vehicles heavy vehicles, principally HML vehicles in New South Wales.
Access eligible workers for entry-level positions
The Federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has opportunities available for businesses to deliver projects under the Launch into Work program.