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A Half-Billion Dollar Hit to Road Transport
Nov 12, 2015Australia’s transport ministers have decided to overtax the truck and bus industries by $515 million over the next two years, the CEO of the Australian Trucking Association Christopher Melham said today. The ministers made the ...
Tags: Road Transport, heavy vehicle
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Container Transport Operators See Positive Signs From a Concerted Campaign
Jul 3, 2015Container transport operators see positive signs from a concerted campaign to highlight the productivity, safety and export competitiveness that can be achieved by allowing Higher Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFV) to operate at higher ...
Tags: Container transport, Gross Vehicle, Trucks
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Sal Petroccitto and The President of The Alga Have Committed to Supporting Local Governme
Nov 28, 2014National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) chief executive Sal Petroccitto and the recently elected president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Mayor Troy Pickard have committed to supporting local governments in their role ...
Tags: road network, Service
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The NHVR Board Has Announced a Revised Leadership Structure
Nov 26, 2014NHVR chief executive officer Sal Petroccitto. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Board has announced a revised leadership structure. NHVR chief executive Sal Petroccitto, speaking on behalf of the board, said the NHVR is ...
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National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Issued Its First Safety and Compliance Alert to Industry
Aug 22, 2014The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued its first safety and compliance alert to industry, following early observations of investigators on the recent fatal fuel tanker crash in country Victoria. NHVR chief executive Sal ...
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A NHVAS Review Is Underway as Part of Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness Program
Mar 11, 2014A NHVAS review is underway as part of Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness Program, following a week of confusion and contradiction. The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is undertaking the review of the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme ...
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There Is One Heavy Vehicle National Law Beginning on Monday 10 February
Feb 12, 2014From Monday 10 February, there is one Heavy Vehicle National Law regulating trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles across most of Australia, with the aim of 'boosting efficiency and productivity in the transport industry.' Under the new ...
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Petrol Tankers May Be Breaching Vehicle Standards Requirements
Oct 22, 2013Reports that petrol tankers may be breaching vehicle standards requirements following a tanker explosion in New South Wales is a wake-up call to all managers of delivery fleets regarding vehicle maintenance, according to a fleet management ...
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NHVR Is Seeking Feedback From Trucking Operators
Jul 18, 2013The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is seeking feedback from trucking operators on the level of service currently experienced when making heavy vehicle access applications. On 1 September 2013 the responsibility for issuing access ...
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COR Regime Is Discussed in an Issues Paper Available for Public Consultation
Jul 10, 2013The effectiveness of the Chain of Responsibility (COR) regime under the Heavy Vehicle National Law is discussed in an issues paper available for public consultation. Under the COR regime, specified parties in the supply chain, including ...
Tags: Service
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The 14th Annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference Program Is Now Available
Jul 5, 2013Richard Hancock, chief executive officer, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The 14th annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference program is now available, listing an extensive line-up of senior executive guest speakers ...
Tags: Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging
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'Moving Freight' Outlines Queensland's Strategy and Policy for The Freight System
Jul 5, 2013‘Moving Freight’ outlines Queensland’s ten-year strategy and policy direction for the freight system. Its objective is ‘to facilitate the efficient movement of freight.’ Its four main functions are to: ...
Tags: logistics, Moving Freight, freight
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The 4th Meeting of The Standing Council Was Held in Canberra
May 15, 2013The 4th meeting of the Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure (the Standing Council) has been held in Canberra to consider a wide range of transport initiatives and reforms. The Standing Council includes Transport, Infrastructure ...
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VTA Welcomed The Announcement by The Victorian Government of The Extension of Roads
Apr 24, 2013The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has welcomed the announcement by the Victorian Government of the extension of available roads in Victorian regional and metropolitan areas for access by Higher Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFV), ...
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NTC Advised of The Passing of Its Chief Executive Nick Dimopoulos
Feb 16, 2013The National Transport Commission (NTC) has advised of the passing of its chief executive Nick Dimopoulos. Mr Dimopoulos passed away on 8 February 2013 after an illness, surrounded by his family. Mr Dimopoulos’s professional career ...
Tags: NTC, mining, logistics, finance, infrastructure, company news