One of HVIA’s most popular member services is one that most members likely couldn’t even name – despite being used by hundreds of individual members across dozens of diverse businesses every year!
It’s the provision of technical and regulatory advice, and is available to any individual, from any HVIA member organisation, at any time.
Members can call upon either Adam Ritzinger, HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer, or Rachel Michaud, HVIA’s Chief Engineer, to provide advice and assistance on any technical, regulatory, or policy matter of interest, including:
- The ROVER administration system and its supporting legislation, the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA)
- The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL)
- Any Australian Design Rules
- Any Australian or ISO Standards
- Any Vehicle Standards Bulletins (VSBs) or Guide (VSGs) relating to heavy vehicles
- Australia’s Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme
- National Access Notices/Gazettes, and State-specific derogations and conditions
- Heavy Vehicle test facilities
- Government grant programs
Adam and Rachel can also assist with identifying contacts and stakeholders at the federal, state and local levels, and can facilitate introductions and support members in meetings.
Both can be reached by e-mail (a.ritzinger@hvia.asn.au and r.michaud@hvia.asn.au) and mobile phone.
HVIA’s cost-effective membership delivers real value for your whole business, with key benefits including: government advocacy services; HR and technical/regulatory assistance; preferred access to national events including Brisbane Truck Show and TruckShowX; networking events; news and information services including Talk the Torque and ROADBOSS Magazine; and workforce development and training solutions. Click here for more information.