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Codes of Practice for NHVR Gets $350,000 Funding

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The federal government’s commitment of $350,000 towards the development of new codes of practice based on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s guidelines released earlier this year has been welcomed by the industry. The grant will help heavy vehicle industry bodies and individual operators, covering development and registration costs. The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the

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ALRTA Applauds NHVR Decision Regarding Animal Welfare Transport

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ALRTA (The  Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association) has welcomed the the new national animal welfare notice issued by the NHVR (National Heavy Vehicle Regulator). The updated National Livestock Welfare Work and Rest Exemption (Notice) 2017 (No.1) is in force across the states and territories under the NHVR (that is NSW, ACT, SA, Tasmania, Victoria and

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Truck Driver Says Inadequate Training behind Trucks stuck at Galston Gorge

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The high number of over length vehicles getting stuck at Galston Gorge has become a major concern, with one truck driver blaming RMS. The local truck driver, who is a former heavy vehicle assessor, Brad Greenrod said the licencing process for a Heavy Rigid Licence was to blame for the number of incidents at Galston

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Regulator Proposes Modernisation of Heavy Vehicle Modifications

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The Vehicle Standards Bulletin (VSB) 6 – the national code of practice for heavy vehicle modifications, is under review and the NHVR is asking for industry feedback concerning the updated draft. NHVR Safety director Daniel Elkins, reminds us that the industry’s feedback is crucial given that the VSB6 is the national standard for common modifications

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An Innovative Monitoring System for Livestock Transportation

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One livestock transport company has adopted an innovative system for monitoring livestock during transportation. While monitoring stock with cameras is not a prerequisite for the transport sector, Echuca Rural Transport has installed a camera system to protect both drivers and clients. The company has installed additional cameras to the MAN TGS 35 540, a set

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Trucking Company Working on WestConnex Issued 2 Major Defect

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The maintenance and compliance of heavy vehicles involved with construction projects was highlighted by an inspection recently which resulted in a major trucking company being issued with 2 major defect notices. Recently officers from the NSW Police traffic and highway command, together with the Road and Maritime Services (RMS) conducted a compliance inspection at a

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