The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has provided OwnerDriver with an exclusive into what its Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) review submission touches on for the trucking industry.
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NHVR partners with Queensland Rail and police on new bridge strike blitz
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has partnered with Queensland Rail and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to focus on driving down the number of road vehicle rail bridge strikes.
Queensland
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ATA HVNL submission calls for reduced fines and safety focus
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called on transport ministers to reduce fines for minor fatigue breaches and paperwork mistakes while focusing on safety in its Heavy Vehicle National Law
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South Australia announces major changes to heavy vehicle licence system
The South Australian government has unveiled massive changes to its heavy vehicle licencing system, introducing new MC class permit requirements and no longer recognising overseas heavy vehicle driving
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Main Roads WA reveals new heavy vehicle warning sign options
Following recent debate over heavy vehicle warning signs, the Heavy Vehicle Road Signage Reference Group (HVRSRG) meeting has decided on the latest options available for Western Australian heavy vehicle
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Victorian Farmers Federation calls for Victorian truck wash network overhaul
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian government to completely overhaul the state’s truck wash network due to biosecurity issues.
The VFF wants the system to be completely changed
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CVIAA proposes 13 HVNL recommendations
The Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Australia (CVIAA) has released its comprehensive submission to the National Transport Commission’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) review.
The submission
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Road Freight NSW rejects port review strategy due to ‘rail over road’ preference
Peak body Road Freight NSW (RFNSW) has revealed it has rejected a raft of recommendations for the Port Botany Landside Improvement Strategy (PBLIS) review due to Transport for NSW’s (TfNSW) supposed
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ATA updates side underrun protection and truck visibility marking advice
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has tweaked its recommendations to truck owners regarding side underrun protection and conspicuity marking.
The ATA has published new editions of its technical
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Senator combines with training group for driver training focus
Western Australian senator Glenn Sterle is combining with Hughes Training Group to shine a spotlight on driver training and the impact it has on road safety across the nation.
While raising Australia’s
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