After facing pressure from Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) the regulator has agreed to extend the deadline for the implementation of new design codes for tipper trucks.
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More NSW truck regos suspended due to height breaches
The state government suspends registration of seven trucks for six months after recent overheight breaches in Sydney tunnels. Additional efforts to address the issue include the formation of the Overheight Truck Taskforce.
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Queensland company cops seven figure HVNL fine
The company was fined an eye-watering $1.2 million under HVNL, emphasising importance of transport safety obligations.
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Government meeting with industry representatives prioritises heavy vehicle issues
An industry roundtable convened with federal ministers sought to help the federal government better understand the needs and concerns of the transport industry.
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ATA calls for halving of road user charge in remote areas
The ATA says remote operators and drivers do not receive the same value for the road user charge compared to urban drivers.
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Funding applications now open for Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative
There are exciting updates regarding the federal government's Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative, which directly benefit truck drivers across the nation.
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HVIA to engage members on post RVSA transition review
The transition process from the old Motor Vehicle Standards Act (MVSA) to the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) in Australia has been successfully completed as the new financial year begins.
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New mobile device and seatbelt detection cameras in operation in Victoria
Drivers will now face penalties of four demerit points and a $577 fine when caught using a mobile phone while driving, and three demerit points and a $385 fine for drivers and passengers not wearing a seatbelt.
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Pass on costs where you can says NatRoad as industry braces for charge increases
A host of different charge increase will all be arriving this weekend making things tougher for operators. The association says that it isn't all bad news though.
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NHVR to make defect reporting easier with new compliance module
The new module streamlines defect notice management for heavy vehicle operators, enabling convenient fleet-wide viewing and tracking.
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