The whole issue of how roadworthiness in trucks can be maintained is undergoing scrutiny, at the moment. The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a regulatory impact statement (RIS) to the industry and is calling for submissions in response.
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A map of state inefficiency
If the trucking industry is looking for a way to illustrate just how much inefficiency and waste is involved in the continuing separation of powers and regulation between the states, we need to look no
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NHVAS changes announced
New rules governing the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme are on their way and effective next month. This week’s announcement by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator sets out changes to the auditing provisions of the NHVAS which will be in force from March. These changes are part of the National Transport Commission/NHVR National Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness program.
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One voice on critical COR reform
All of the representatives of the trucking industry have agreed to a single submission to the National Transport Commission on amendments needed to improve the current chain of responsibility situation. Speaking at an industry information forum, hosted by Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers on the Gold Coast today, Chris Melham has outlined the road transport industry’s position on COR.
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Getting the story out there
By the time we get to the ATA conference in March, the trucking industry will have seen a lot of changes in the past year or so, among the people representing stakeholders. A large proportion of those representing the transport industry in industry associations, as well as those heading the important government agencies and organisations we deal with, are part of leadership changes.
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New blood at the NHVR
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) CEO, Sal Petroccitto, has announced three new appointments to the NHVR leadership team following a reorganisation of the agency and the resignation of some of the
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Fatigue forums
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is holding a series of industry information forums across Australia. These forums will provide information on the application process, benefits, safety improvements
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Legal action on ad scam
Last year the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) issued warnings to industry as a result of the activities of Countrywide Marketing (ACN 162 535 622). The organisation appeared to be trying to misrepresent
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Self preservation
The headlines out of the recent meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Council in Launceston in Tasmania were all about the issues the ministers needed to be seen doing something about, tightening up vehicle maintenance accreditation.
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Fatigue review committee announced
The next stage in the renewal of the Advanced Fatigue Management has been announced by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) with the appointment of an independent panel to advise on decisions it
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