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Ever wondered about the challenges faced by the unsung heroes of the transportation industry - the heavy vehicle compliance officers? In this exclusive behind-the-scenes journey, we shed light on a day in the life of these dedicated professionals, exploring the intricate challenges they encounter and how cutting-edge compliance software plays a pivotal role in easing their workload.
In the realm of heavy vehicle operations, drivers play a pivotal role as the backbone of transportation networks across Australia. However, with this critical role comes a significant responsibility, as driving heavy vehicles ranks among the most dangerous jobs in the country. As such, it is imperative to prioritise ongoing training, support, and empowerment for drivers to ensure their safety and compliance with the Heavy Vehicle National Law and road rules.
In the ever-evolving landscape of heavy vehicle regulation, the transition from the traditional "Chain of Responsibility" (CoR) model to the contemporary safety-centric approach has marked a paradigm shift. The 2018 amendments to the heavy vehicle national law brought forth a fundamental change in compliance dynamics, replacing the stringent CoR obligations with a primary duty to ensure safety. Despite this shift, apprehensions still linger within the transport industry, particularly among operators who perceive a risk-averse stance towards driver breaches as the epitome of compliance.
In the fast-paced world of heavy vehicle operations, staying compliant with ever-changing regulations is a constant challenge. Navigating through complex compliance systems can be time-consuming and often leads to oversight, potentially resulting in penalties and operational disruptions. However, there's a groundbreaking solution on the horizon – proactive notifications.
Read morePBS road network access conditions have changed in NSW and new permits are being issued with a minimum requirement that vehicles are fitted with approved telematics devices and enrolled in the Road Infrastructure Management (RIM) application with Transport Certification Australia (TCA), this new requirement is found towards the end of an operator’s permit documentation.
Read moreAs a software platform Unavin helps to automate processes and sharing of information and records between supply chain partners. Our background is in complex supply chains with complex relationships between businesses and their contractors. Many debates have been had with a variety of stakeholders regarding the line between overreach and oversight and where that line sits.
Read moreIn a recent Regulatory Advice from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulatory it state: “If CoR parties install the safety technology but fail to use the telematics data appropriately, because they are unwilling to develop a system to process, monitor, and interpret the data, this is unlikely to meet the threshold of reasonably practicable.” Often the issue for transport operators is not an “unwillingness” to develop their own systems to process and monitor and interpret telematics data but rather a lack of capacity or capability within the business to allow them to access, understand and treat the data effectively.
Read moreA recent appeal in the South Australian Supreme Court gives some insight into what may be considered a reasonable excuse under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) where the principal obligations generally have very similar wording such as “a person who drives, or permits another person to drive, a heavy vehicle on a road must ensure the vehicle is compliant with requirements applying to the vehicle, unless the person has a reasonable excuse”.
Read moreThe National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) released Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (VSB6), Version 3.2 on 1 July, which saw the implementation of the J4 tipper body design code. Following further review and consultation the NHVR has now extended the transitional arrangements for the implementation of the new design code to 1 February 2024. Owners and modifiers that require an extension to February 2024 need to apply to the NHVR for the extension via email (vehiclestandards@nhvr.gov.au) with their request. This is to allow the NHVR to monitor how industry is progressing as well as target any future communications related to the new code.
Read moreThe National Road Safety Partnership Program’s Heavy Vehicle Toolbox Talk (HVTBT) project has developed a range of toolbox talks to help organisations deliver engaging safety messages on topics relevant to heavy vehicle drivers’ daily tasks.
Read moreIn late June 2023 the NSW Government established a taskforce responsible for reducing the number of overheight heavy vehicle incidents in Sydney’s road tunnel network. Led by Transport for NSW (TfNSW), the taskforce brings together representatives from NSW Police, the NHVR, Road Freight NSW and the Transport Workers’ Union to drive strategies to reduce overheight breaches, educate heavy vehicle drivers on load and route management, and improve operational responses to get traffic moving when incidents do occur.
Read moreWhat is a Smart On-Board Mass system? Smart On-Board Mass (OBM) systems are devices that use digital technology to collect and transmit mass data from vehicles in a reliable and standardised way. The systems capture axle mass measurements as digital records and the data is shared with relevant road managers via Transport Certification Australia’s Telematics Analytics Platform (TAP).
Read moreIn a recent case in Queensland a contracting company has entered a guilty plea to 37 charges of contravening section 26H Category 3 offence of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) because it failed to meet the safety duty imposed by section 26C Primary duty of the HVNL. Business has to pay a $1.2 mil fine. It is important to note that neither the drivers nor executive officers of the company were sentenced in the case. Further, the breaches of the drivers are not the basis upon which the company was sentenced.
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