HVIA Attends First Vehicle Standards Committee Meeting
20 September 23
HVIA meets with Federal Department of Infrastructure to discuss vehicle standards issues, including safety and environmental standards for heavy vehicles
READ MOREWebinar: Managing the risks due to 3G network closure
6 September 23
Webinar provides high-level information on the impacts of the Australian 3G shutdown and what local government and transport industry need to do to prepare for the transition
READ MORENHVR release local government road managers’ info hub
5 September 23
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator releases new online information hub to support local government and road managers
READ MOREDepartment reschedules ROVER webinar for this Friday
5 September 23
The Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport has rescheduled its webinar on upcoming changes to the functionality of the Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER) administrative system for the Road Vehicle Standards Act
READ MOREBusting the myths on truck width and road safety
26 July 23
While Australia eagerly awaits a decision by Federal transport ministers on reforms to Australia’s overall truck width limits, there has been some public commentary around the possible negative impacts of those increases, none of which have any merit.
READ MOREHVIA welcomes the simplification of ROVER applications
28 June 23
The Department of Infrastructure has advised that it will remove the need for applicants to attach an extract or complete copy of UN approval documents to their applications.
READ MOREUpdated mechanical couplings standards for 2023
28 June 23
Standards Australia has published updated versions of mechanical couplings standards (AS/NZS 4968) for 2023.
READ MOREBTS 2023 unpacked – Truck Show Tech Tours
7 June 23
Over the course of the four days of the Brisbane Truck Show, Adam took several groups through some technical highlights of the show’s main hall. Here are some insights from the engine room.
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 MOREUnder pressure – regulated axle load limits
12 April 23
The sheer volume of industry and stakeholder discussions on zero emission trucks is overwhelming, yet one clear theme is emerging – current axle load limitations may completely strangle efforts to decarbonise the industry if not addressed.
READ MOREROVER – outage reminder and new guidance released
12 April 23
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.
READ MORERitzinger talks CoR with ITC at TA23
5 April 23
HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger talked Chain of Responsibility (CoR) technologies at the first ATA Industry Technical Council meeting for 2023.
READ MORETechnology transforming Performance Based Standards
1 March 23
In this edition of ‘The Tech’s Files’, HVIA’s monthly series that explores topical technical issues impacting the trucking industry, we’re looking at the possibility of technology transforming the future of the NHVR’s Performance Based Standards (PBS).
READ MOREProposed Recall Rectification Targets
1 March 23
The Department of Infrastructure has proposed benchmarks for recall rectification to provide “suggested timeframes for industry to progress and complete voluntary recalls.”
READ MORETransformative truck propulsion technology
27 January 23
A look at next-generation propulsion – the alternative fuels and engine/motor tech that is likely to transform the industry in 2023 and beyond.
READ MOREQueensland harmonises telematics rules with other jurisdictions
23 January 23
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.
READ MOREAdvocacy delivers improvements to NHVR notice for HVIA members
18 January 23
The NHVR has responded to HVIA member feedback with practical improvements to resources accompanying its Class 3 Truck and Dog notice.
READ MORETruck and dog notice forum success
23 November 22
The Class 3 Truck and Dog Notice created a stir on its release but has gone on to be the catalyst for great industry-regulator collaboration.
READ MOREHVIA’s longtime CTO Paul Caus is moving on
19 October 22
HVIA Chief Technical Officer Paul Caus is departing this week after six and a half years providing high quality technical and regulatory advice to HVIA members.
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