NSW HV Access Policy Shifts Focus To Optimisation
The New South Wales Government has released a new draft NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy which has been built around five policy pillars and five policy principles designed to achieve safe, sustainable and productive freight outcomes
Advantia Project Aims To Streamline PBS Accessibility
HVIA member Advantia Transport Consulting is seeking industry feedback on a project to advance Performance Based Standards vehicle accessibility
Telematics Rules Set To Change In QLD, NSW In June
Major changes are looming for transport operators who rely on telematics devices for access or productivity benefits
Sneak Peek: ROADBOSS Rides With Titans Of Timber
In the second issue of ROADBOSS Magazine Cobey Bartels hitches a ride in a high-productivity Fennell Forestry AB-triple for a scenic two-day logging expedition across the Green Triangle, travelling from forestry to mill carting some of Australia’s finest timber
HVIA Raise Alarm On PBS Notice Interpretation Change
HVIA has recently become aware of a situation where some operators have been denied network access for specific truck/trailer combinations, despite meeting all published legal requirements
Transport NSW Introduces New Conditions For PBS Vehicles
Transport for NSW has introduced new network conditions for Performance Based Standards vehicles in the state
NHVR To Release New National Network Map
The NHVR has announced it will release a new National Network Map designed to provide a single central location to access information on approved routes for more than 1,000 heavy vehicle configurations across multiple jurisdictions
Safety Initiative Aims To Put A Stop To ‘Spilt Milk’
Insurer NTI delivers Australia’s first driver safety campaign aimed at reducing the high rate of tanker rollovers in the dairy industry
NHVR Launches Pavement Impact Comparison Calculator
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched the interactive Pavement Impact Comparison Calculator to enable road managers to understand the long-term pavement effects of freight activity on roads
NVHR Webinars To Provide Overview Of Freight PASS Tool
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is hosting a series of webinars which will provide an overview of its recently launched interactive tool, Freight PASS
Projects To Boost Heavy Vehicle Safety And Productivity
The Federal Government has committed $18 million in funding towards new projects aimed at improving heavy vehicle safety and productivity on regional roads
NHVR Launch Tool To Compare Heavy Vehicle Performance
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator this week launched a new interactive tool to help industry and road managers make more informed safety, productivity and sustainability decisions about the benefits of heavy vehicle combinations on the road network