Issue 116 | 15 June 2021

In my seven years as CEO of the NHVR, the industry has placed health and safety as a top priority – but occasionally, unsafe and illegal practices need to be called out. Last week, the NHVR announced a new campaign aimed at increasing education amongst the industry and general community on illegal engine remapping.  I encourage you to read more about the campaign as part of this edition of On The Road and I thank you in advance for your support of the messages and momentum to stop illegal engine remapping in its tracks. Last week, National Transport Insurance (NTI) released their latest findings into the cause of major crashes involving heavy vehicles and overall, the results were trending in the right direction. NTI’s National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) recorded that while there were more trucks and freight on our roads over the past year, there were fewer crashes and lower fatigue levels than in previous years. It’s a great outcome for the industry and with ongoing education and awareness around topics such as illegal remapping, we’ll see more heavy vehicles travelling safely and arriving safely. Sal, CEO

NHVR launches safety education campaign targeting illegal engine remapping

A new education campaign by the NHVR will highlight the health and safety risks caused by illegal engine remapping. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the campaign was an opportunity to work collaboratively with the heavy vehicle industry to remove engine remapping and improve safety. “The NHVR’s highest priority is safety and we’ll continue to focus on compliance while delivering education and awareness through campaigns like the engine remapping campaign,” Mr Petroccitto said. > Read more about the campaign here

NTI release national report 

Data from NTI’s NTARC Major Accident Investigation Report has found that more heavy vehicles and freight moved around Australia in the past year, with fewer crashes and lower level of fatigue recorded. The NHVR and NTI share a collaborative partnership with the aim of delivering greater safety outcomes across the industry and I thank them for their continued research produced annually. > Read more on the findings here

NHVR codes of practice program

A reminder that feedback is being sought on the NHVR’s codes of practice program – guidelines for preparing and registering industry codes of practice. Registered codes of practice can provide valuable guidance to people in the heavy vehicle industry to help them manage the safety of their transport activities. The consultation and feedback process are now open and close on Friday 2 July 2021. > To provide feedback, click here

Fees and HVNL fines to increase from 1 July

NHVR access fees will increase by $1 from Thursday, July 1, 2021. Fees will also increase for National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme modules. These increases are in line with CPI as prescribed under the Heavy Vehicle (General) National Regulation. Heavy Vehicle National Law penalties and fines will also increase in line with CPI. > Click here for the new NHVR fee schedule > Click here for the new HVNL penalty and fines schedule

Fatigue Management Tips

Managing fatigue, particularly within the heavy vehicle industry, is crucial to the success and safety of every road user involved. The NHVR receives and answers thousands of questions from calls with drivers each year and we’ve included a few of the more common questions that may be of interest. > Click here to check out the tips

Feedback sought on new online operators guide for notices

The NHVR is seeking feedback on a trial to release online operators guides based on the recent release of the National Road Train Prime Mover Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2021. Your feedback and suggestions will help inform whether the NHVR transitions to an online format for current and future operators guides plus will be used to direct further improvements. > Provide feedback on the online operators guide

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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