Most operators understand fines.
Many understand prosecutions.
Very few fully appreciate the impact of a Supervisory Intervention Order (SIO) until one lands on their desk.
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The grey zone in the chain of responsibility
One of the most persistent myths in transport is that engaging a contractor shifts the risk. The assumption goes something like this: “They’re a contractor. They run their own business. They’re responsible.
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Transport company directors are now squarely in the firing line
Directors in the transport sector can no longer assume that compliance is something handled “down the chain”.
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If your safety policy lives in a drawer, it’s time to dust it off
A draft Safety Management System standard has now been released for consultation under the proposed reforms to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
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Why your fine might be five times higher for the same offence
There is a lot in whether a heavy vehicle is registered to an individual or a corporate entity.
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How to fight a heavy vehicle charge
The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) sets out obligations for operators, drivers, schedulers and others in the Chain of Responsibility (CoR). Breaches of fatigue, loading, mass and vehicle condition requirements carry significant penalties, including for both companies and individuals.
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Do you really need a Safety Management System?
In recent years, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has clearly increased its focus on Safety Management Systems (SMS) as a key tool for demonstrating compliance with duties under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
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What NHVR officers can and can’t do
It is helpful to understand what you are lawfully required to do and what you must answer if a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) compliance officer interacts with you on the roadside.
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Enforceable undertakings: a prosecution alternative
As a modern regulator, we use a risk-based model to tackle the greatest safety risks on our roads.
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