HVIA Working Groups Drive Member Issues
In the fourth in the Talk the Torque series, HVIA provides updates on its Powered Trailers and Trailer Wiring Working Groups.
HVIA Highlight Working Group Activities
HVIA’s newest Working Group, the Learning and Development Committee, held its first meeting last week
HVIA Releases Heavy Vehicle Workshop Pit Safety Guide
HVIA has released its Workshops Service and Inspection Pits – Safety guide, the first release in its new ‘Best Practice Industry Guide’ series
HVIA Completes Successful Round of Member Forums
CEO Todd Hacking updated members on HVIA’s key activities in the latest round of Member Forums held across Australia throughout August, including the strong calibre of individuals putting up their hand to volunteer for the board following a call for nominations
Mobile Crane Industry Code Of Practice Gets Green Light
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has registered the Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice following extensive stakeholder consultation in a bid to assist industry with identifying potential hazards and reduce risk
RAV Changes Reflect Safer, More Fuel Efficient Vehicles
The Department of Infrastructure is planning changes to the Register of Approved Vehicles to take account of the Safer Freight Vehicles initiative, the increasing numbers of low- and zero-emission vehicles on the market, and New Vehicle Efficiency Standards
ROVER Improvement Consultation Commences
Last week the Department of Infrastructure commenced the planning for the next round of improvements to the ROVER computer system
TfNSW Plans Upgrade Of Vehicle Testing Facility
The NSW Government is investing $30 million to significantly expand the Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre in Cudal, paving the way for new highway speed and heavy vehicle testing
HVIA Maps Out Way Forward For Powered Trailers
HVIA has followed up the inaugural meeting of its Powered Trailer Working Group in late June by meeting with representatives from key regulators on August 1 to progress its powered trailer strategy
NHVR Launches National Roadworthiness Survey
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched the National Roadworthiness Survey, which aims to drive safety and efficiency improvements to the mechanical condition of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet
Video: Mandating Retro-Reflective Tape For HV’s
HVIA member 3M, a global manufacturer of road safety products, has produced a new video to promote the mandating of retro-reflective tape for heavy vehicles in Australia to help improve safety
Members Call For Improvements To New ROVER Portal
HVIA has suggested further improvements to the new ROVER portal following a request for feedback from members from the Federal Department of Infrastructure