Issue 99 | 4 November 2020

Last week, we released our revised National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) Business Rules and Standards. The new Rules and Standards will be in place from February 2021 and the NHVR will be working with customers over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition. Since the introduction of the scheme in 1999, it has evolved to provide a flexible, mutually beneficial approach to safety management. The new standards were developed in close consultation with stakeholders across our industry and we’re confident they’ll support a simpler, safer system. Thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute. Sal

Virtual reality meets road safety in heavy vehicle simulator

Heavy vehicle operators will soon be able to drive trucks down Adelaide’s South Eastern Freeway in a new state-of-the-art training simulator designed to improve road safety in South Australia. The Australian and South Australian governments have partnered with South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) to buy the HVSim and software package worth $450,000. > Read about the safety benefits being delivered by this new technology here

Building a better National Safety Management System

The revised National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) Business Rules and Standards will better align with modern safety systems when they roll out from February 2021. NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto said the reforms for more than 7,600 NHVAS customers had been finalised following a review of the scheme and widespread industry consultation. > Read about the how we’re making the NHVAS easier to understand

Local government enthusiastic about bridge assessment project

The Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP) received almost 1000 nominations for bridge and culvert assessments, when Round 1 closed last month. SLGAAP Project Manager Todd Wellard said that the response from almost 100 local government road managers demonstrated a strong interest to improve access for heavy vehicles across Australia. > Read about the way the project is identifying access improvement for critical freight routes here

Laws for Queensland heavy vehicle rest areas strengthened

Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has introduced new rules to ensure heavy vehicle specific rest areas are used for fatigue management only and require that heavy vehicle rest stop are only available for heavy vehicle drivers. Queensland has about 450 rest areas, which are a mixture of motorist, heavy vehicle and combined motorists and heavy vehicle rest areas. The changes clarify the requirements for rest area use and camping on the state-controlled road network, including fines for light vehicle drivers using heavy vehicle-only areas. Find out more about the new regulations and penalties for light vehicle drivers at www.qld.gov.au/restareas

Stay up to date with freight border crossing changes

The NHVR is continuing to coordinate information from state and federal authorities for essential travellers, including anyone moving freight. Stay up to date with information about the ongoing requirements, particularly changes to COVID-19 testing requirements when crossing state borders. The latest news includes changes to the Queensland Border Declaration Pass (Freight and Logistics). > Read the latest news about freight border crossing changes on our Coronavirus response page

Have you got another question about coronavirus changes?

A lot may have changed across the heavy vehicle industry over the past few 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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