NHVR puts the brakes on grape harvest hazards in latest safety operation
The NHVR has completed a month-long operation to address key safety risks posed by heavy vehicles during grape harvest season, in New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.
Operation Fortified was a crucial step forward in the NHVR’s ongoing efforts to reduce crashes and ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
NHVR Safety and Compliance Officers (SCOs) conducted more than 270 heavy vehicle inspections throughout Operation Fortified, focusing on fatigue management, monitoring and identifying potential grape spillage incidents, and undertaking mechanical inspections to ensure compliance with vehicle standards.
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| Improving safety across the PBS scheme with new braking standards
As part of our commitment to safety and innovation across the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme, the NHVR is finalising the revised Directional Stability Under Braking (DSUB) standards for PBS vehicles.
This update incorporates the latest braking technology, with feedback from key industry bodies and major braking suppliers having helped to ensure the new standards align with cutting-edge safety measures.
Under the revised standards, Load Proportioning Valves will no longer be permitted and trailers and dollies will need to be fitted with the latest roll stability and braking technology to meet the highest level of safety. Existing PBS vehicles may continue to operate, as long as their PBS Vehicle Approval remains valid.
An official announcement on the changes will be made shortly. In the meantime, for further information contact PBSreview@nhvr.gov.au.
Our ‘We All Need Space’ campaign is putting the spotlight on truckies
‘A Truckie Knows’ is one of the latest instalments of the campaign, with truck drivers called on to share their knowledge and experience of making Australia’s roads a safer place.
In a recent survey conducted by the NHVR, 64 per cent of light vehicle drivers reported tailgating as the most common aggressive driving behaviour experienced from heavy vehicles.
The same survey also revealed nearly 9 in 10 truck drivers reported experiencing a dangerous situation with a light vehicle over a four-week period.
NHVR reveals findings of the largest-ever health check on Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet
The NHVR has revealed the findings of the 2024 National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS), which ran for 12 weeks across all Australian states and territories, revealing critical insights into the nation’s heavy vehicle industry.
During the 2024 NRS, there were 9,082 vehicles and combinations inspected nationally, making it the largest in-depth health check ever conducted.
The 2024 NRS was a monumental undertaking, with an average of 103 heavy vehicles inspected daily.
This was the third iteration of the survey, with the first one conducted in 2016 and the second in 2021.
To view a summary of the 2024 report, visit the NHVR website here.
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