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23.01.2022 New Electronic Work Diary approval Excerpt from NHVR 22-12-2020... The NHVR has approved a third Electronic Work Diary (EWD) option, which will be available for use from next month. NHVR Chief Regulatory Policy & Standards Officer Don Hogben said, following consideration by an assessment panel, the NHVR has approved Netstar’s Garmin Fleet 7XX Series for use as an official record for heavy vehicle driver work and rest hours from January 11, 2021. "The first two approved EWDs have been available across Australia since December 1 and drivers and operators will now have access to an additional product option, Mr Hogben said. "Full details are available on the NHVR website." An EWD is an electronic recording system, approved by the NHVR, to record the work and rest times of a driver, and is a voluntary alternative to the Written Work Diary. The introduction of EWDs means drivers can record their work and rest hours by pressing a button, rather than spending time ruling lines and counting multiple time periods on multiple pieces of paper. Some EWD also include features, such as alerts, to assist drivers to manage their compliance with work and rest rules. "It's important that drivers ensure they’re using an approved EWD, which will have a unique identification number," Mr Hogben said. "Drivers must continue to carry their Written Work Diary for a transition period, to ensure that they comply with the requirement of carrying 28 days of records." Any issues with EWDs may be reported to the NHVR by phone or using a website form at www.nhvr.gov.au/contact-us To stay up to date with approved EWDs and their conditions of use visit www.nhvr.gov.au/ewd

23.01.2022 'DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE' SIGNS. It is the law and not just a recommendation to obey these signs. You will see them on many long vehicles and some of also have them on their caravans. NOTE:- only towing vehicles together with trailers and projecting loads over 7.5 metres can legally display these orange and yellow signs. This can also include many caravan combinations. ... The sign is NOT just a recommendation; it is a legal requirement that you do not overtake a vehicle displaying a ‘Do not overtake turning vehicle’ sign when it is indicating its intention to turn. Remember, if you collide with a turning truck displaying that sign you may be fined or loose your life. This video explains why you 'by law' must not overtake a vehicle displaying a 'do not overtake turning vehicle sign'. Stay Truck Friendly and give the trucks some turning space and space to stop. More on the Truck Friendly website. Below are the Top 10 Tips from truckies for operating and travelling safely together on our roads: 1. https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-1/ 2. https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-2/ 3 & 4 https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-3/ 5. https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-5/ 6. https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-6/ 7. https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-7/ 8. https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-8/ 9. https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-9/ 10. https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/truckies-tip-10/ Sharing rest areas: https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/parking-bays/ Travellers and Road trains https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/travelers-and-road-trains/ Caravans and Road trains https://www.sharetheroad.net.au/caravans-and-road-trains-/ ALL the above is courtesy of the "Share the Road" website.

22.01.2022 > OFFICE Closure over Christmas and New Year Our office will be closing for the Christmas and New Years break from 5pm Friday 18 Dec 2020 until 9am Monday 11 Jan 2021. There will be no-one in the office and there will be no phone support over that period. Staff have volunteered to monitor emails each day and mark all submitted assessments so people can still receive their certificates.... Please be patient with submitted assessments being marked, as staff are marking these on their holidays. From our families to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy 2021.

15.01.2022 BORDERS OPEN - HOLIDAY TIME - MORE TRAFFIC ON THE ROADS - NEED A PLACE TO PULL OVER TO LET FASTER TRAFFIC PASS? EXCEPT from Truck Friendly Community site. Look for these green reflectors which will help you find a safe place....Continue reading

14.01.2022 South Australian operator charged over engine remapping 23-02-2021 The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), has charged a South Australian company with a primary duty offence for allegedly remapping the engines of heavy vehicles.... The charges stem from a South Australia Police operation in June 2020. The NHVR will argue, that the checks conducted during the operation indicate the vehicle was not using Adblue, suggesting its emissions control system had been tampered with. Examinations were conducted on other heavy vehicles registered to the company which form the basis of additional charges. It is alleged, that the operator of the vehicles disabled the emission controls on the heavy vehicles. NHVR Executive Director of Statutory Compliance Ray Hassall, said that emissions tampering caused significant health and environmental risks. Engine remapping is inconsistent with the primary duty to ensure safety under the HVNL, as the resultant increased emissions have the potential to harm the health of the driver and other members of the community, Mr Hassall said. We know that truck drivers, who are constantly exposed to high levels of diesel emissions, suffer higher rates of diesel-related illnesses, including cancer, heart disease and asthma. Operating in a compliant way levels the playing field and supports the health and safety of drivers in their workplace. The Company has been charged under section 26H (category 3) offence for breaching its primary duty to eliminate or minimise the risk of harm to the environment. The company has also been charged with four offences of tampering with emissions controls systems and four offences of operating a heavy vehicle other than in accordance with the manufacturer’s design. The matter is first before the Berri Magistrates’ Court on 24 March 2021. (Excerpt from NHVR)

13.01.2022 NHVR enters Sunshine Coast transport company premises 09-02-2021 The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Queensland Police Service (QPS) last week entered the premises of a Sunshine Coast based transport company to investigate the company’s compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law.... NHVR and QPS identified evidence of engine remapping, which meant emissions controls and speed limiting systems were not operating in accordance with the Australian Design Rules. Defect notices were issued for the relevant vehicles and a direction has been given to the operator to remedy the issues while investigations are ongoing. NHVR Executive Director Statutory Compliance Ray Hassall said that engine remapping was a serious offence that put other drivers and road users in danger. Emissions controls help to prevent harm to both human health and the environment, while standards are set to control speed of heavy vehicles to reduce the risk to drivers and the public generally, Mr Hassall said. Operating in a compliant way makes our industry safer, levels the playing field and lets us all focus on the important job that truck drivers have to do. Parties in the chain of responsibility, including operators of heavy vehicles have a duty imposed to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable the safety of their transport activities. NHVR is continuing to work with the operator to ensure compliance with the ADR and its primary duty under the HVNL. (Excerpt from NHVR)

11.01.2022 Excerpt from NHVR Bulletin: Australian heavy vehicle drivers will now have a choice in how they record their work and rest hours, with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator approving the first Electronic Work Diaries (EWD). An EWD is an electronic recording system, approved by the NHVR, used to record the work and rest times of a driver as a voluntary alternative to the Written Work Diary....Continue reading

10.01.2022 Inadequate Load Restraint National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Load restraint at its worst! Our NHVR team were assisting Victoria Police down in Mildura when they identified that this operator was using indirect restraint (a clamping force) for a load weighing just over 20 tonnes.... Not to mention, they were only using 4 straps to secure the load, when it required 34 straps! This type of restraint is really problematic with the type of load and weight and the operator should have been using direct restraint (attaching to the vehicle) with chains. For more information on load restraints, visit https://bit.ly/3qaQ3jf (Excerpt from NHVR)

08.01.2022 Upcoming Truck Driver Info Days Come and chat to the NHVR at our next roadside information days. Whether you have a question about access, Chain of Responsibility or any other heavy vehicle queries, come and join us. Upcoming dates:... Traralgon East: Thursday 11 March, Victoria. 8am-4pm AEDT. Dandenong: Tuesday 16 March, Victoria. 6am-2pm AEDT. Port Wakefield: Wednesday 17 March, South Australia. 8am2pm ACDT. For more details, and to keep up with the latest events at NHVR, visit the events page See more

06.01.2022 NHVR files primary duties charges against South Australia company 01-02-2021 Primary duties offences have been laid against a South Australian manufacturing company and its executive following an incident in February 2019.... The company has been charged with category 1, 2 and 3 offences under the Heavy Vehicle National Law while the executive has been charged with failure comply with a duty. The charges stem from the incorrect restraint of a load on a trailer by someone who had not been adequately trained in load restraint nor had any relevant experience restraining loads on heavy vehicles. When the vehicle subsequently had to stop suddenly at a traffic light, the load of metal beams shifted forward, smashing the rear window of the prime mover cabin. NHVR Director Prosecutions Belinda Hughes said that the matter was a reminder of the importance of adequate safety education. This is an incident which could have been prevented by proper safety education and risk management systems, Ms Hughes said. It’s an important reminder to everyone in the chain of responsibility of their duty to provide training and supervision around all parts of the heavy vehicle task. Ignoring this duty presents a serious safety risk to your own employees and all other road users. The matter will next be heard on 26 March 2021 at Elizabeth Magistrates Court, South Australia. (Excerpt from NHVR)

04.01.2022 Revised NHVAS Business Rules and Standards commenced The NHVR revised Business Rules and Standards under the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) took effect on Monday 22 February. The new Rules and Standards will allow the NHVAS to align more closely to Safety Management Systems and help members meet their requirements under Chain of Responsibility laws.... The changes include a reduction in the duplication between the Advanced Fatigue Management and Basic Fatigue Management modules to allow both to operate under a single set of seven standards. Other safety-related improvements include a requirement to notify the NHVR of any significant or major safety incidents involving a NHVAS-nominated vehicle or driver operating under a fatigue module, a requirement to keep a register for infringement and defective vehicle notices related to the scheme, and revised requirements for loading and weighing. The revised Business Rules and Standards, fact sheets and videos are available at www.nhvr.gov.au/nhvas-business-rules. (Excerpt from NHVR)

02.01.2022 TOW VEHICLES NEED FUEL - BUT ! Truck Friendly looks at the etiquette when stopping for fuel. As with the truck stops please have some consideration for other road users and not park at fuel bowsers any longer than necessary. As soon as you have paid for your fuel please move your vehicle before getting that coffee or using the toilet. A car towing a caravan or large RV will often take up not only the fuel bowser used for the vehicle but also block the fuel bowsers immediate...ly behind therefore often taking up not one but several fuel bowsers at the same time. Out of common courtesy it is important to other road users that you do not hinder others. Tempers can rise if left sitting in a car awaiting an inconsiderate driver ahead at the fuel browser. Some truck diesel bowsers are separate to the main fuel filling area so as to provide plenty of space for trucks to get in, out and turn. Several have a turning bay associated with them so the trucks and large rigs can fill up and then turn around before exiting or filling a fuel tank on the other side. Be Truck Friendly and please do not park any vehicles in these turning areas as this will severely restrict the ability of the trucks and large caravans to do a U-turn and get back on the road. Most are signposted so please be aware of them and put yourself in the shoes of the truck driver before stopping. Many service stations have truck parking bays. Please be respectful of these and leave them for the larger and less maneuverable trucks or you may find yourself boxed in while the truck driver has his legally required break. Stay safe, (Courtesy of Truck Safe)