Safety Enhancement survey results

Safety Enhancement Survey Results

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has released the Safety Enhancement survey results targeted to enhance safety across the Heavy Vehicle Industry, writes Dave Hourigan the NHVR Chief Regulatory Policy and Standards officer.
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continuing to work together

Continuing to Work Together

I look forward to continuing to work together in 2023, writes Sal Petroccitto, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CEO. As we strive to keep delivering a safe and highly efficient road freight transport sector. Next year we will continue our journey to finalise the transition of heavy vehicles services from the states to the NHVR, which will go a long way to delivering a consistent and efficient regulatory service across the country.
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serving the needs of Australia

Serving the Needs of Australia

Sal Petroccitto, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CEO, turns his attention to the year ahead, it’s important to reflect on what we have achieved, and opportunities for 2023 to help ensure a safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicle industry that is serving the needs of Australia.
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the slow road to common sense

Will PBS be Easier to Utilise?

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) says it will be introducing changes to the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme Vehicle Approval (VA) document to reduce issues around getting vehicle approval, but will PBS be easier to utilise?
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strengthening Australia’s road network

Strengthening Australia’s Road Network 

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator manages the access of heavy vehicles on Australia’s road network to ensure a safe, efficient and sustainable industry, by strengthening Australia’s road network. In this article, the NHVR explains just how the Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project is progressing.
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the potential for accidents to occur

The Potential for Accidents to Occur 

The combination of heavy vehicles, light vehicles, caravans and bikes together on our roads comes with the potential for accidents to occur at an increasing rate. So, it’s important that we all make safety a priority whenever so we can ensure everyone travelling on our roads returns home safely.
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cars cause truck crashes

Cars Cause Truck Crashes 

The fact of the matter is, cars cause truck crashes most of the time, the stats tell us more than 80 per cent of multi-vehicle crashes are caused by the light vehicle driver. This is why the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is urging everyone in the heavy vehicle industry to share some simple safety messages with their mates, which could save lives. 
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confusion when buying into an EWD

Confusion When Buying Into an EWD

There’s a lot of development going on in the Electronic Work Diary space and with all the publications and advertising on EWD’s, it would be natural to experience some confusion when buying into an EWD platform. 
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