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24.01.2022 #NHVR and Queensland Police Service 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. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/2Z3PAEG

24.01.2022 There has been a lot of enforcement activity in the last two weeks, and a noticeable rise in incidents involving trucks. Do not be pressured into driving fatigued, or hurried to get to your destination. No freight is worth it. Take care out there #travelsafe

23.01.2022 ATN Magazine reports - Mental health training program for transport workers kicks off tomorrow

23.01.2022 OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES: The family of popular truckie Ben Eddy creator of the Truckies' Handbook app has released details of two funeral services for the f...ather-of-five, who was tragically killed in a motorbike accident in Nambour on October 10, aged 38. They are: QLD Thursday 22nd October, 10am Eco Memorial Park 21 Quinns Hill West Rd, Stapylton (Persons permitted 40 inside, 60 outside the chapel) Tea and coffee will be provided after the service WAKE: Beenleigh Tavern Sports Bar, from 11am-11:30am onward, there will a tab for beer, wine and soft drink.. NSW Friday 23rd October, 11:30am DST Melaleuca Station Memorial Gardens 9394 Tweed Valley Way, Chinderah (Persons permitted 38 inside, 64 outside the chapel) We invite anyone who wishes to attend to come, please be mindful that due to COVID restrictions there are limits on the number of people at both services HOWEVER the service will be LIVE-STREAMED (a link will be posted as soon as we are given it! ).

22.01.2022 . The Australia Institute's proposal to increase taxes on trucks is an outrage and factually incorrect, too, ATA Acting CEO Bill McKinley said today. "Increasing taxes on trucks would tax jobs, consumers and Australia’s economic recovery," he said. ... https://truck.net.au//australia-institutes-proposed-truck-

22.01.2022 ATN Magazine - A busy Ron Finemore Transport (RFT) has taken delivery of its 300th Volvo as it spotlights positive outcomes from its 30m B-double combination innovation.

21.01.2022 Our #NHVR Safety and Compliance Officers in Victoria intercepted these two blokes for a fatigue check last week. They were good to go, but not without a quick #truckshot For more information on fatigue management, go to https://bit.ly/3lkytXM

21.01.2022 What a damn fool. Why? why bring attention to an industry already struggling to keep it's reputation. There are protocols for a reason. It truly beggars belief how one driver, during a border blitz can now cause a ripple affect thru the industry - brainless. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au//hidden-passenger-detected-du/

21.01.2022 "Overhaul the national truck laws to improve safety and productivity," ATA Chair David Smith said today. The current high penalties for minor paperwork errors don't increase safety. They're a frustrating maze of random hazards for drivers https://truck.net.au//overhaul-national-truck-laws-safety-

19.01.2022 ATN Magazine reports -

18.01.2022 Not compulsory! EWDs are a voluntary alternative to a Written Work Diary. For more information, go to www.nhvr.gov.au/ewd #NHVR

18.01.2022 NHVR - Goondiwindi Heavy Vehicle testing site: temporary closure. Due to the high temperatures in Goondiwindi and risk to our staff working in full PPE outdoors, QLD Health have made the decision to temporarily close the Goondiwindi COVID Testing Clinic effective immediately. The testing centre will remain closed for Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December. The testing centre will reopen on Thursday 3rd December at 11:30am pending lower temperatures.... Electronic signage will be changed to notify of the testing being suspended and signs will be put up on site informing drivers they can be tested at Goondiwindi Hospital or Charlton Drive-through COVID Testing Clinic.

17.01.2022 Check out this Super B-Triple in action down at the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd today. #NHVR has been working with the operator, port and manufacturer on this tr...ial and ensuring they are safe to operate within facilities and on port roads before any operational permit is issued. More information on Performance Based Standards here: https://bit.ly/3fBHtXb

15.01.2022 We’ve had some questions at our recent Truck Driver Information Days around load restraints. The 2018 Load Restraint Guide provides you with the basic safety p...rinciples that should be followed when designing a load restraint system to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of loads. Read more here https://bit.ly/3pnqrAL

14.01.2022 NTC: We're seeking feedback on the content of a national law to regulate the safety of Automated Vehicles once they are on our roads. This includes the roles and duties of regulated parties and a new regulator, enforcement and the exchange of data. Read more: https://ntc.gov.au/trans/ntc-projects/in-service-safety-AVs

12.01.2022 Industry's mostly staunch resolve throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has been tested this week as a Queensland heavy vehicle blitz on the NSW border uncovers one stowaway from Victoria and nearly 50 other offences from 184 intercepts. https://fullyloaded.com.au//stowaway-and-other-breaches-un

10.01.2022 Cunninghams Gap dates and times of upcoming closures TRAFFIC ALERT - CUNNINGHAM'S GAP TMR advises that the Cunningham Highway at Cunningham's Gap (near Gap Creek Bridge) will be closed to traffic in both directions from 9.30am today while large boulders are removed. Motorists using the Cunningham Highway during these works are encouraged to check 13 19 40 or subscribe to the Cunningham Highway SMS service

10.01.2022 Temporary closure: Goondiwindi Heavy Vehicle testing site. Due to the high temperatures in Goondiwindi and risk to staff working in full PPE outdoors, QLD Healt...h have made the decision to temporarily close the Goondiwindi COVID Testing Clinic effective immediately. The testing centre will remain closed for Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December. The testing centre will reopen on Thursday 3rd December at 11:30am pending lower temperatures. Electronic signage will be changed to notify of the testing being suspended and signs will be put up on site informing drivers they can be tested at Goondiwindi Hospital or Charlton Drive-through COVID Testing Clinic. #NHVR

07.01.2022 A post from another page re diversion around the Western Freeway Accident. "" the Just trying to pre warn DRIVERS coming thru WOLSELEY as a DETOUR..* SLOW DOWN* There is a tight dog leg on the eastern side of town and its also a blind corner so you need to slow down or there will be another crash...""

07.01.2022 Police are investigating a fatal crash at Meadows overnight. Just after 11pm on Thursday 15 October, patrols and emergency services were called to Brookman Road..., after a fuel tanker left the road and rolled before catching on fire. The driver and sole occupant, a 59-year-old man from Echunga, sadly died at the scene. Investigators from Major Crash attended the scene and Brookman Road will be closed for most of today between Morris Road and Hammersmith Drive while crews carry out repairs to the road surface. The man's death is the 70th life lost on our roads as compared to 86 for this time last year.

03.01.2022 ATA - Following reports of targeted attacks on multicultural truck drivers and racist comments on trucking social media pages, the ATA and @NHVR are calling on the trucking community to celebrate the industry’s diversity and call out racism wherever it occurs. https://truck.net.au//media-r/ata-nhvr-call-respect-safety

01.01.2022 New speed cameras are being installed across Sydney. They will be up and running by the end of the year, but are only designed to nab trucks and other heavy vehicles....