Issue 114 | 19 May 2021

Thank you to all the drivers, operators and industry stakeholders who dropped by the NHVR stands at the Brisbane Truck Show last week. Forums such as the show always provide a great opportunity to discuss future initiatives and hear your thoughts on how we can continue to work together to drive safety and productivity improvements for our industry. This week, we turn our attention to National Road Safety Week and helping promote an important message about prioritising safety on our roads. The NHVR’s highest priority is ensuring everyone in our industry has a safe working environment, particularly truck drivers who are out on the roads every day. We’re committed to making safety improvements for the industry, as well as educating the general public on sharing the road safely with heavy vehicles through our We Need Space campaign. This National Road Safety Week, I encourage you to take the pledge and reflect on how we can all play a role in making our roads safer for everyone. And keep an eye on our social media platforms for some important safety messages to share with your family and friends. Stay safe. Sal, CEO

Heavy Vehicle Fire Safety Program launched

The ARTSA Institute has launched its Truck Fire Safety Program, which is aimed at reducing the number and frequency of heavy vehicle fires in Australia. The program includes four manuals and six videos to help drivers, maintenance staff, fire investigators and transport managers identify and mitigate fire risks. It was funded by the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, supported by the Federal Government and developed with the National Bulk Tanker Association and Truck Industry Council. > Read more here

Kynection Electronic Work Diary approved for use

The NHVR has approved Quallogi by Kynection as a fifth Electronic Work Diary (EWD) option for heavy vehicle drivers. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto confirmed the Quallogi EWD would be available for use as an official record from 25 May. > For more details, click here

Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds launches national mental health and wellbeing roadmap

The Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) Foundation has launched a free National Mental Health and Wellbeing Roadmap for the road transport, warehousing and logistics industries. The strategy has been created by industry for industry and provides a unified plan for improving mental health and wellbeing across the sector. “The heavy vehicle industry is extremely resilient, but we need to continue to work together across the whole supply chain to ensure our workers feel supported and know they’re being heard when it comes to their mental health and wellbeing,” NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said. > To find out more about the Roadmap, click here

Special Purpose Vehicle access in Brisbane tunnels – derestriction update

The NHVR, Transport and Main Roads, Transurban and Brisbane City Council, in conjunction with the Crane Industry Council of Australia, Concrete Pumping Association of Australia and Australian Drilling Industry Association, have reviewed access restrictions for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in South East Queensland. Under the renewed National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle Notice 2021 released on 5 May, SPVs can now access the Clem 7, Airport Link and Legacy Way tunnels as part of the approved network, provided they meet all the requirements of the Notice and specified dimension limits. The Queensland Access Conditions Guide has been updated to include the access conditions contained in the Queensland Schedule of the Notice. > For further information and to review the update, click here

NHVR files charges against Queensland mining company

The National Heavy Vehicle Industry (NHVR) has filed primary duty charges against the Directors of a Queensland mining company which was operating as a prime contractor of drivers of heavy vehicle combinations. The NHVR initiated an investigation following a fatality that occurred in May 2019 involving a heavy vehicle rolling on an incline. The NHVR will allege that the Directors failed to exercise due diligence to ensure the company fulfilled its duty under section 26C of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), with the matter listed for a first mention in the Biloela Magistrates’ Court on 30 June 2021.

NHVR accepts Enforceable Undertaking

The NHVR has accepted an Enforceable Undertaking (on behalf of Transport for New South Wales) from YF Water Services Pty Ltd, in line with section 590A of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).  YF Waste proposed the Enforceable Undertaking following failure to comply with mass weight requirements. The proposal consists of enhanced driver education and training, with an aim of leading to improved compliance in the future.  The Enforceable Undertaking has a minimum expenditure of $18,000.

Vehicle Standards SPV notice for consultation

The NHVR has opened consultation on the National Heavy Vehicle Standards (Special Purpose Vehicles) Exemption Notice 2021 (No.1). An extensive review of the existing notice has been conducted, with the revised notice introducing more flexible definitions that can be applied to a wider variety of vehicles. Submissions are now open and will close on Tuesday 1 June .

Have you got another question about coronavirus changes?

A lot may have changed across the heavy vehicle industry over the past months, but safety still comes first. Check out the latest advice for heavy vehicle operators at www.nhvr.gov.au/coronavirus

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