DSUB PBS Braking Standard Delayed
Changes to the Directional Stability Under Braking standard in the PBS scheme have now been delayed by NHVR until January 18, 2027.
HVIA Welcomes Fresh Face In PBS
As the NHVR’s Lead Mechanical Engineer PBS since January 2026, Saizo Takeuchi now leads the teams responsible for the assessment and approval of all Performance Based Standards Design and Vehicle Approvals.
Registrations Open For Special HVSAPS Webinar
All HVIA members are welcome to attend a webinar and Q&A on Victoria’s new Heavy Vehicle Structural Assessment Permit System (HVSAPS).
Braking Standards Changes Finalised
Yesterday, the NHVR announced the finalisation of its changes to the Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) standard in the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme.
HVIA Responds To PBS Standards Review
This week, HVIA provided its response to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) review of the high-speed and stability standards in the Australian PBS scheme.
HVIA Finalises Response To PBS Review
Following extensive consultation with HVIA’s Performance Based Standards (PBS) working group in December 2025, HVIA has finalised its response to the NHVR’s high-speed PBS standards review.
HVIA Provide Feedback On DSUB Review
Thank you to all our members who contributed to the latest Directional Stability Under Braking submission for the updated Performance Based Standards requirements
PBS Standards Consultation Extended
The NHVR has approved a request by HVIA to extend the feedback deadline on its paper for the Phase 4 PBS standards review of the High-Speed and Stability Standard under Performance Based Standards (PBS).
NHVR Seek Feedback On PBS Standards
PBS updates are a hot topic at the moment with the NHVR releasing two consultations in one week for updates to the standards, including a general review of the High-Speed and Stability Standard.
DSUB For PBS Consultation Paper Released
Last week, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) released the final Consultation Paper for the revised Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) Technical Standard and implementation approach to industry.
Route Assessment Fees Burden Industry
Operators seeking access to non-gazetted roads in Bundaberg Regional Council will now face additional route assessment charges: $400 for a new application, $250 for a renewal and $900 for an urgent assessment.
HVIA Responds To PBS Brake Review
HVIA has called for amendments to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s proposed changes to the requirements for the Performance Based Standards (PBS) Directional Stability Under Braking standard.