First State Meetings Completed + Changes Announced!
Last week saw completion of the Queensland and WA state meetings, with NSW and Victoria held the week prior. In a sure sign 2024 has had a flying start, new records for attendance were achieved by NSW and WA, and VIC and QLD meetings were also strongly supported
NHVR Seeks Feedback On Waste And Recycling Code
The NHVR has released the draft Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice for Load Management for industry feedback
HVs More Often Involved In Level Crossing Collisions
A study has found heavy vehicles are more frequently involved in level crossing collisions than cars and other light vehicles
HVIA To Attend Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum
HVIA Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger will be attending the next Vehicle Standards Consultative Forum in Canberra in March
New RAV Site Incorporates Safer Freight Vehicles
The NHVR has launched a new RAV website that features improved user-friendliness and also includes Safer Freight Vehicle information on relevant approval
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 Releases Agenda For First State Committee Meetings
The HVIA has released the agenda for the next round of state committee meetings in February – register now!
New Standards To Accelerate EV + HFCEV Safety
New standards bolstering safety requirements for new electric and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in Australia have been put in place by the Australian Government
Qld Rejects Plan To Extend Electrical Licensing To EV’s
The Queensland Government has rejected a proposal to extend the electrical licensing framework to cover electric vehicle
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
NHVR Extends Transitional Arrangements For VSB6
The NHVR has extended the current transitional arrangements allowing authorised examiners and signatories to certify tipper bodies under the old VSB6 v3.1 Section J requirements until July 1, 2024
NHVR Resolves Tow Truck Length Compliance Issue
The NHVR has resolved an issue that emerged earlier this year where a tow truck operator was issued with a non-compliance notice for exceeding dimensional limits