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.
With
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WA returns all road maintenance work to Main Roads
The Western Australian government has announced that the final phase of its move to transition all road maintenance works in-house to Main Roads WA has been completed.
Now, 18 new staff in the Kimberley
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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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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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Friday Road Update: Bruce resurfacing to begin, Parkes Bypass gets moving and M1 changed conditions
Every Friday, OwnerDriver will provide a comprehensive review of changed traffic and road conditions for Australia’s freight and heavy vehicle operators.
This week, Queensland’s notorious
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Heavy vehicle volume leads to Monaro speed review
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has changed the speed limit on multiple Monaro roads due to the volume of heavy vehicles throughout the area.
A TfNSW says a review was initiated by local residents due to the
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ATA welcomes ‘effective’ NSW average speed camera trial
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has welcomed the New South Wales government decision to trial average speed cameras to detect speeding by light and heavy vehicles.
The ATA, in its Friday Facts
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Heavy vehicles cleared to travel on major Queensland road
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has announced that heavy vehicles can now travel through Developmental Road.
The Springton Creek Bridge along Developmental Road in central Queensland
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Give drivers training instead of fines, says ATA
Truck drivers who commit a minor fatigue or record keeping offence should have a one-time opportunity to do an online training unit instead of being fined, says ATA CEO Mathew Munro.
He says there needs
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