National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is Australia’s independent regulator for all vehicles over 4.5t gross vehicle mass. For more information, visit www.nhvr.gov.au.

Episodes

  1. On the road with the NHVR - CoR And Overloading

    31/07/2024

    On the road with the NHVR - CoR And Overloading

    Overloading heavy vehicles puts everyone at risk. Learn more about your obligations under chain of responsibility laws and how to minimise the risk of loads in excess of legal limits. This information is also available as a fact sheet from https://www.nhvr.gov.au/cor

    9 min
  2. On the road with the NHVR - CoR and managing fatigue

    31/07/2024

    On the road with the NHVR - CoR and managing fatigue

    Every day, the NHVR works with companies and operators in the logistics supply chain to help them understand their Chain of Responsibility obligations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. This podcast sets out five common risks operators face in managing driver fatigue. This information is also available as a fact sheet from https://www.nhvr.gov.au/cor

    8 min

  3. 31/07/2024

    On the road with the NHVR - CoR and speeding

    When it comes to managing speed in heavy vehicles, chain of responsibility laws place all parties in the driver’s seat. Parties in the supply chain must take all reasonable steps to make sure don't cause or influence drivers to exceed speed limits. This information is also available as a fact sheet from https://www.nhvr.gov.au/cor

    8 min

  4. 31/07/2024

    On the road with the NHVR - Vehicle standards - driving lamps and LED lightbar

    Driving lamps are common accessory lights fitted to vehicles. This podcast sets out the requirements for vehicle owners and modifiers, when attaching LED light bars to a heavy vehicle for use as a driving lamp. This information is also available from https://www.nhvr.gov.au/vsg

    4 min
  5. On the road with the NHVR - National Roadworthiness Baseline Survey - Results 2017

    12/06/2017

    On the road with the NHVR - National Roadworthiness Baseline Survey - Results 2017

    Australia’s first national heavy vehicle health check, conducted in Aug - Sep 2016, provides a point-in-time snapshot of the mechanical condition of Australia's heavy vehicle fleet. The results show a sound performance by industry in maintaining vehicles, with some room for improvement. For more information, visit nhvr.gov.au/nrbs

    9 min

  6. 13/11/2016

    On the road with NHVR - Vehicle modifications - backlit badges and logos

    Heavy vehicle owners and modifiers must meet certain requirements for the fitment and use of backlit badges and logos on heavy vehicles. This information can also be downloaded as a fact sheet from https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/vehicle-standards-and-modifications/vehicle-standards-guides

    4 min

  7. 13/11/2016

    On the road with the NHVR - Vehicle modifications - fitting bodies and tow couplings

    Vehicle owners, modifiers and dealers must meet certain requirements when modifying a new heavy vehicle by fitting a body or tow coupling. This information is also available as a fact sheet from https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/vehicle-standards-and-modifications/vehicle-standards-guides

    4 min

  8. 13/11/2016

    On the road with the NHVR - Vehicle standards and semi-trailer rear bumpers

    Due to recent changes to the Australian Design Rules (ADR) requirements, semi-trailer rear bumpers no longer need to be painted white. This change only applies to new semi-trailers built from 1 January 2005. The information in this podcast is also available as a fact sheet from https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/vehicle-standards-and-modifications/vehicle-standards-guides

    3 min

  9. 13/11/2016

    On the road with the NHVR - Changes to heavy vehicle safety standards

    This guide sets out changes made to heavy vehicle safety standards that take effect from 6 February 2016. This information can also be downloaded as a fact sheet from https://www.nhvr.gov.au/safety-accreditation-compliance/vehicle-standards-and-modifications/vehicle-standards-guides

    6 min
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is Australia’s independent regulator for all vehicles over 4.5t gross vehicle mass. For more information, visit www.nhvr.gov.au.

Information

  • Creator
    National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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