Goodaye all and a ‘trucking’ Good New Year to you for 2025. This could hurt, but it is intended as positive feedback, not just a whinge. This is my submission to the NTC Fines and Penalties review.
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NRFA loudens calls to fasten HVNL reforms
As we approach the NRFA Conference in Brisbane on February 15, 2025, we stand at a pivotal moment for the road transport industry. Our mission is clear: to ensure that owner-drivers, drivers and small
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NHVR outlines top three tips for HVNL review
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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ATA HVNL submission calls for reduced fines and safety focus
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called on transport ministers to reduce fines for minor fatigue breaches and paperwork mistakes while focusing on safety in its Heavy Vehicle National Law
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NatRoad HVNL review calls on minister to either reduce penalties or admit reform failure
The National Road Transport Association’s (NatRoad) submission on the draft new Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and the review of HVNL penalties calls on federal, state and territory transport ministers
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CVIAA proposes 13 HVNL recommendations
The Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Australia (CVIAA) has released its comprehensive submission to the National Transport Commission’s Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) review.
The submission
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HVNL review feedback ends today
The chance to submit feedback to the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill and Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Regulations is closing, with the submissions window finishing today.
The consultation
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NTC proposes HVNL penalty rate changes
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released its plans to propose new penalty changes for numerous offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
The proposed changes follows a review of
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NRFA highlights need for minor HVNL breach changes
National Road Freighters Association (NRFA) president Glyn Castanelli has penned a letter to law enforcement to include ‘inform, educate and enforce’ in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
It
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ATA calls for road access for taller trucks
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has called for changes to the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) to allow general access to the road network for taller trucks.
It wants to see 4.6 metre high trucks
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