At the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), we pride ourselves on being a data-driven, intelligence-led organisation. By investing in cutting-edge technology, we can enhance safety on Australia’s
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ALRTA calls for high productivity vehicle system and rural driver training academy
The Australian Rural Livestock and Transporters Association (ALRTA) has submitted a landmark policy contribution to the federal government’s economic reform roundtable, calling for rural freight to be
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NHVR urges safety practice review following company prosecution
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling on all heavy vehicle operators to review their safety practices after it successfully prosecuted an earthmoving company over a fatal collision.
The
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First road transport unfair termination decision made under new law
The very first instance of a case based on Australia’s new regulated road transport contractor unfair termination laws has been made.
In December last year, two new codes were announced that meant businesses
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Brake defects and mass limit concerns headline NHVR waste and construction operation
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has expressed concerns over multiple “significant safety risks” in the results of its latest safety operation on heavy vehicles in the waste and construction
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NHVR reinforces Victoria Emergency Drought Network permit requirements
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has issued a reminder to transport operators to meet requirements to use a Victorian emergency drought network scheme.
The NHVR is reminding all heavy vehicle
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ALRTA calls for focus on truck washes to close biosecurity gap
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) has raised concerns around biosecurity in the nation after the recent closure of another truck wash yard.
The closure of the Geelong
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ATA calls for states to follow SA truck driver licensing
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has urged on other Australian states and territories to follow South Australia’s new approach to licensing the drivers of Australia’s iconic road trains and
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Productivity roundtable eyes transport industry reforms
The federal government has revealed it has hosted consultation with the transport and construction sectors on ways to boost productivity across the nation.
The two roundtables were hosted by federal transport
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Silk Logistics acquisition not opposed by ACCC
The ACCC has announced this morning that it won’t oppose DP World Australia’s proposed acquisition of transport operator Silk Logistics.
Following an extensive investigation, including considering
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