ATA says NHVR should change its approach to fatigue enforcement
Australian Trucking Association (ATA) CEO Andrew McKellar says the NHVR should change its approach to fatigue enforcement and reduce fines for minor paperwork offences.
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National health check for heavy vehicles in May
Safety should be the number one priority for everyone working in the heavy vehicle industry. As we announced recently, preparations are well underway to conduct a mechanical safety check of Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet.
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NHVR hits the road for Fatigue Choices initiative
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has hit the road for a new initiative that aims to help drivers and operators understand the available options for more flexible fatigue management arrangements.
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ATA: Vehicle maintenance key to road safety
Following the release of a joint roadworthiness report from National Transport Insurance (NTI) and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) said that keeping well maintained vehicles was key to trucking safety and productivity.
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Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy consultation
Now’s your chance to have your say on the draft Heavy Vehicle Safety Strategy 2021-2025, with feedback open until April 30, 2021.
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Load consigner charged over truck rollover
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has charged a Victorian company with serious safety offences after a truck rolled onto a pedestrian island crossing.
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PBS Tyre Review well underway
Following recommendations by road safety expert Dr John de Pont in his Review of Tyre Management Practices in the Australian PBS System, the NHVR has begun extensive testing on a range of tyres used on Performance Based Standards combinations.
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SA operator charged for engine remapping
An SA company has been charged by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) with a primary duty offence for allegedly remapping its heavy vehicle engines.
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Regulator issues suzi coil warning for drawbar trailers
In a recent safety bulletin, the NHVR has highlighted the dangers of using coiled brake system air hoses (suzi coils) on drawbar type trailers such as dog, pig or tag type trailers that use an ‘A’ type coupling system.
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Applications for $5.5 million safety initiative closing soon
Do you have an idea that will help improve road safety for heavy vehicles?
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