The New South Wales government has unveiled a draft bill to deliver extended protections to gig workers that will see them receive the same protections already offered to owner drivers, couriers and taxi
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How to control your 24-hour cycle and stay compliant
I help lots of drivers who’ve been breached for errors in their work diary. I find there are a couple of common mistakes that cause most of the problems. Thankfully, they’re mistakes that are easy
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Melbourne council proposes truck ban on key roads
A Melbourne council is proposing a truck ban on sections of major roads in a bid to improve quality of life for people living along the roads.
Hume City Council has called for a truck ban to be imposed
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VACC warns Victorian fuel mandates could hurt operators
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) says it is “deeply concerned” about a lack of industry consultation that went into the state government’s call yesterday to introduce new fuel
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NatRoad “broadly welcomes” NHVR productivity plan
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has announced its support for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) draft Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan for the next five years.
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NHVR provides insight on key focuses for busy 2025
2024 was a milestone year in the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) short history to date, with the body reaching 10 years since beginning its journey to become Australia’s national regulator.
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Highway Advocates focus on shifting heavy vehicle regulation landscape
For heavy vehicle operators, the ever-evolving regulations and enforcement strategies of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) present a constant source of frustration and complexity. Navigating
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Recent case highlights Highway Advocates’ regulator capabilities
Many of you may have heard about the recent outcome of the Whiteline Transport case in South Australia. In this case, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) was prosecuting a driver employed by Whiteline
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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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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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