NTC Seeks Further Feedback On Proposed HVNL Reforms
NTC launches survey targeted at heavy vehicle operators to help inform key proposed policy changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law
HVNL Reform Timetable Extended As NTC Seeks More Input
The timetable for drafting of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) legislative reforms has been extended with the package now due to go to Ministers in December 2024
Guide To Best Practice Load Restraint, Tyre Management
Tech guru Adam Ritzinger unpacks HVIA’s two new training courses, explains their relevance under Chain of Responsibility, and highlights the safety case for getting it right
Transport NSW Introduces New Conditions For PBS Vehicles
Transport for NSW has introduced new network conditions for Performance Based Standards vehicles in the state
HVIA Unveil First Round Of 2024 Committee Meetings
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia has locked in the times and locations for the first round of State Committee Meeting in 2024
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
Plan To Mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alert Systems From 2025
Draft ADR proposes to mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems for light vehicles from January 2025 and heavy vehicles from November 2025
HVIA Calls For Delay To Implementation Of VSB6 Update
The HVIA has called for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to extend the implementation date of the new version of VSB6 by an additional three months
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
Time Running Out To Comply With Engineers Rego Scheme
The Victorian Engineers Registration Scheme will apply to mechanical engineers from December 1, 2024, and engineers providing mechanical engineering services covered by the legislation must be registered by that date or face fines of up to $96,000
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
Minister Signs ADRs To Support Zero Emissions Vehicles
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Carol Brown, has signed three new Australian Design Rules on zero emission vehicle safety