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
Transport NSW Introduces New Conditions For PBS Vehicles
Transport for NSW has introduced new network conditions for Performance Based Standards vehicles in the state
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
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
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
HVIA Call For Separation Of Euro VI, General Mass Increases
HVIA calls for separate implementation of Euro VI and productivity increases under proposed HVNL reforms in its response to National Transport Commission proposal
HVIA Request Removal Of ‘Tipper Stability’ Calculation
HVIA has formally requested that the National Heavy Vehicle Regulatory remove the contentious ‘tipper stability’ calculation from the upcoming VSB6 update.
QLD Plan To Abolish HV Rego Assessment Scheme
The Queensland Government is seeking feedback on plans to abolish the Heavy Vehicle Registration Assessment Scheme.