NHVR releases PBS version 2 Discussion Paper
The NHVR has proposed a series of significant reforms in its long-awaited discussion paper on PBS 2.0.
Expanded tyre choice brings greater flexibility to PBS operators
From 1 December 2022, Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will be able to use a broader range of tyres, enabling the PBS scheme to better support and promote the next generation of smarter, safer and more productive vehicles.
Removing red tape on PBS applications
The NHVR will be introducing changes to the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme Vehicle Approval (VA) document to reduce administrative burden for industry and provide a better customer experience.
Long slow path to PBS reform finally taking shape
It has been a long time coming, but the necessary pieces of the puzzle for the future of PBS are finally coming together.
Grattan Truck Report misses the easy wins and ignores key obstacles
The Grattan Institute’s new “Grattan Truck Plan”has made headlines this week with its controversial calls for city-wide bans on pre-2003 diesel engines, but misses out on easier opportunities to lower heavy vehicle emissions.
New PBS Notice is progress – but not the end goal
A new Performance Based Standards (PBS) class 2 notice will introduce more nationally consistent conditions for road trains, supporting more seamless cross-border access and dramatically reducing requirements for permits.
Changes to PBS vehicle approval documents
The NHVR has released two discussion papers canvasing possible changes to vehicle approval documents issued under the PBS scheme.
Blowout in heavy vehicle access permits at crisis point
Hundreds of PBS heavy vehicles are parked up, sitting idle, instead of working to keep Australia moving - all because of behind-the-scenes bureaucratic bungling.
PBS notice takes a step in the right direction
The heavy vehicle industry has welcomed the NHVR’s announcement of a new gazette notice that reduces reliance on permits for some Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles.
New PBS access notice provides permit-free travel
A new notice delivered by the NHVR will give eligible Performance Based Standards (PBS) vehicles immediate network access when they receive a vehicle approval with a Tier 1 bridge assessment.
Industry Celebrates as PBS Tyre Changes Given Green Light
Trailer manufacturers, tyre manufacturers and suppliers, heavy vehicle operators and PBS assessors will all win once the decision by the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers Meeting (ITMM) to use generic tyre data in PBS assessments is fully implemented.
NHVR’s pledge to fix PBS
HVIA's urgent call to action for the NHVR to fix PBS approval timelines has seen a swift response.