The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued an urgent reminder for operators and drivers to ensure their heavy vehicles are roadworthy due to an alarming rise of defective vehicles detected
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New rules allow more grain and fodder to be transported to Victorian farmers
The Victorian government has responded to recent drought issues that are challenging members of the state’s livestock industry by relaxing weight limits on transporting grain and fodder.
Eligible operators
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Federal government announces growth and productivity summit to be held in August
The federal government has confirmed its focus on fostering growth and productivity in the nation with the announcement of a new growth and productivity summit to be held later this year.
Prime Minister
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Mobile phone and seatbelt monitoring cameras deployed to Great Southern roads
The Western Australian government has confirmed cutting-edge safety cameras that can detect mobile phone and seatbelt offences will soon be installed along Great Southern roads in the state.
The two safety
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NHVR unveils rejigged load restraint guide outlining best practice
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has today revealed its rebranded and reformatted Load Restraint Guide (LRG) to enhance usability for operators.
The review of the guide is now commencing to
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Toll prices to rise for Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel
The New South Wales government has revealed the price of tolls on both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel will rise from the start of the next financial year as part of a “fairer toll road network
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Trucking senator responds previous fuel excise election promises
In recent years, the cost of fuel has been kicked around by politicians seeking to score political points, without any understanding of the impact any change will have on the road transport industry.
The
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NHVR issues load limit sign reminder to NSW drivers
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has warned truck drivers to remain compliant with road safety restriction signs after a period of non-compliance in Sydney’s west.
The regulator says the increase
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Tyre specialist says fleets operators are losing “huge sums of money” to “illegal” tyre practices
An Australian truck and bus tyre management specialist has warned fleet operators around the world that they may currently be losing “huge sums of money” due to “illegal and unsupervised tyre practices”.
Brad
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NHVR launches new operation focusing on construction and waste industries
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has officially launched its latest national safety operation, with the month-long focus being on the construction and waste industries.
Operation Sapphire is
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