The Australian Government’s proposal to reduce default speed limits outside built-up areas might sound like a simple safety fix but it risks delivering more harm than help.
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Working together to build a safer bus industry
At the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), we are steadfast in our commitment to working collaboratively with industry partners to enhance education and address areas of concern identified through intelligence and risk analysis.
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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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Navigating the energy transition in the road freight industry
Australia’s freight and logistics sector is facing a pivotal moment.
For decades, our industry has enabled the movement of goods across cities, regions, and borders – supporting supply chains and underpinning economic activity.
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Truckies targeted in big blitz in Far North Queensland
Reports came fast and furious to Spy about a blitz at Laura in the far north of Queensland which involved police, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) scalies, Parks and Wildlife rangers and other enforcement officers.
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End sham contracting in freight before it ends us
Australia’s freight and logistics sector is one of the most dynamic and essential industries in the country. It connects businesses, communities and consumers; moving everything from groceries to medical supplies, construction materials to online orders. But beneath this vital service lies a growing threat to its integrity and sustainability: sham contracting.
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Insolvencies: The elephant in the room
Recently I have made comment to ABC Radio and Win News on freight operators leaving the industry. Both voluntarily and not.
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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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Drive a positive safety culture in your business
October is National Safe Work Month – and it’s an opportunity for everyone in our heavy vehicle industry to take a moment to reflect on what safety really means in our workplaces.
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Making country roads safer – Rural road safety tips
I spent over 20 years in the police force, much of it with highway patrol, where I saw firsthand the devastating impact of road collisions, especially on rural roads.
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