The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has delivered a temporary variation for heavy vehicles in Melbourne’s inner west as part of the impending opening of the West Gate Tunnel.
As part of the project,
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Federal government scraps rural speed reduction proposal
The federal government has confirmed it has abandoned the proposal to reduce default speed limits on unsigned rural roads.
Following overwhelming public feedback through more than 11,000 submissions, the
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ATA calls on governments to “leave rural speed limits alone”
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has issued a warning to governments around the country to leave rural speed limits alone in their bids to improve road safety.
Instead, ATA chair Mark Parry is
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Extra consultation secured on cutting regional road speed limits
The federal government has allowed for extra consultation on its proposal to cut default regional road speed limits.
The Nationals revealed that the government’s infrastructure department extended the
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Livestock transport association objects to speed limit lowering
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters’ Association (ALRTA) has responded to the federal government’s proposed plans to potentially reduce speed limits on rural roads.
ALRTA executive director
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Multicultural driver roundtable calls for all truckies to meet the same licensing standards
A roundtable of multicultural drivers have called for all truck drivers in the country to meet the same licensing standards.
The message comes from a report released late last week by the Australian Trucking
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NHVR prosecution fuels roadworthiness review reminder
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is urging all operators to review the roadworthiness of their fleets in the wake of a recent prosecution.
The NHVR has revealed a company director has been prosecuted
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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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New towing vehicle speed rule to start tomorrow in Victoria
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is reminding all motorists and operators that a critical safety rule protecting roadside workers will come into force from tomorrow.
From July onwards,
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Victorian government outlines exemptions in Melbourne’s no truck zones
The Victorian government is continuing to prepare for new no-truck zones that will be implemented in Melbourne when the West Gate Tunnel opens, outlining exemptions and camera monitoring for heavy vehicles.
When
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