Benefits Of PBS In Action In NSW Operation Falcon
The safety and productivity gains of Performance-Based Standards (PBS) were on show during the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s targeted PBS compliance operation in New South Wales.
HVIA Raises Concerns About NHVR PBS Audits
On Friday last week, HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger wrote to the NHVR’s Service Delivery department to formally raise concerns regarding a new assurance program targeting the Performance Based Standards sector.
Feedback Sought On PBS Brake Standards
After several years of review, the NHVR has announced it is now seeking industry feedback on its revisions to the PBS braking standard, known formally as ‘Directional Stability Under Braking’, but commonly abbreviated to ‘DSUB’.
Industry Celebrate Removal Of VIC Bridge Assessment Fees
The Victorian Government has announced plans to introduce an automated assessment program for Class 1 and 2 heavy vehicles from January 1, 2026
HVIA Completes Successful Round of Member Forums
CEO Todd Hacking updated members on HVIA’s key activities in the latest round of Member Forums held across Australia throughout August, including the strong calibre of individuals putting up their hand to volunteer for the board following a call for nominations
Main Roads WA Releases HV Route Assessment Toolkit
The Heavy Vehicle Services team within the Department of Main Roads Western Australia has released a suite of tools that will help road managers to conduct route assessments for Restricted Access Vehicles in Western Australia
HVIA Reconnects Trailer Wiring Working Group
HVIA has announced a re-focussed trailer wiring working group in recognition that setting the requirements of the Australian Design Rules to allow safe, sensible, practical, and cost-effective compliance options remains a core function of its technical activities
HVIA Seek Feedback On NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy
HVIA has prepared a draft response to the updated Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) Heavy Vehicle Access Policy – and is seeking feedback from members by next Tuesday May 28 so we can finalise our feedback before the deadline of May 31
HVIA Welcome NHVR’s Stance On Road Access Reform
HVIA has welcomed the NHVR’s latest discussion paper ‘Removing Roadblocks to Reform’, which takes direct aim at the regulatory barriers that continue to hamper access for higher productivity trucks in Australia
NHVR Calls For Fast Reform Of PBS Scheme
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released its ‘Removing Roadblocks to Reform’ paper, calling for swift reform of the Performance Based Standards scheme
Advantia Release Static Rollover Threshold Calculator
Advantia Transport Consulting has unveiled Payload Pilot, an online tool which calculates the static rollover threshold of any Performance Based Standards and non-PBS vehicle combinations
NSW Shift From Preservation To Optimisation On HV Access
Transport for NSW has unveiled a complete refresh of its heavy vehicle access policy under the NSW Freight Policy Reform Program, in recognition of the need to respond to changing markets, emerging technologies such as LZEVs, and the demands of the increasing freight task