The results of the comprehensive national survey conducted by the NHVR mid-year reveal a significant improvement in the mechanical condition of heavy vehicles in the Australian fleet.
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Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation (HHTS) is marking the end of another challenging year by raising public awareness of a largely unseen workforce in Australia.
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An increase in fatigue risk management options and promoting safer, cleaner and efficient heavy vehicles are set to become key initiatives for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
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Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will soon be able to use a broader range of tyres, encouraging the take-up of safer, more-productive vehicles in the Australian heavy vehicle fleet.
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As part of the Strategic Local Government Asset Assessment Project (SLGAAP) Federal Government has made a $12.1 million funding boost aimed at delivering better assessment of road assets across rural and Read More
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A new report from National Truck Accident Research Centre (NTARC) has found multi-vehicle crashes involving heavy vehicles have decreased significantly.
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Findings from a new report reveals Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles are involved in 60 per cent fewer major crashes than conventional vehicles.
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has urged heavy vehicle drivers to take extra care when using Adelaide’s South Eastern Freeway ahead of Fatality Free Friday.
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