Heavy Vehicle News

• A new suite of forms have been developed to standardise and simplify the permit application and accreditation registration processes. 

  All of our forms are now available electronically, allowing you to complete the form, save it on your computer and reuse the form again for future applications.

  From 8 August 2011, operators will be required to follow the new application process.

  Please view HVO Update 39-2011for further information.

• Operational Pilot of Electronic Work Diaries - Main Roads WA is working with the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority, the Australian Government, road and police agencies from across Australia, transport industry associations and participants that are a part of the operational pilot of electronic work diaries (EWDs). The Pilot will further inform the national policy and draft specification for EWDs and progress the development of guidelines for the approval and use of EWDs.  For more information about the Pilot, please visit the Operational Pilot of Electronic Work Diaries website (http://www.ewd.gov.au).

• The National Transport Commission has released a fact sheet outlining the history of national heavy vehicle charges and the current review by the NTC in relation to A-trailer registration charges.

• Plan your freight journey using our RAV Mapping System which features:

  • A seamless map of WA;
  • The ability to use a single mouse click to look at roads or other features, with onscreen dialogue boxes that identify specific operating conditions; and
  • The ability to overlay networks, which will enable you to select the most efficient combination for the transport task at hand.

• Subscribe to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website (http://www.nhvr.gov.au/) to receive regular project updates.
  
  The website includes the latest project information, milestones and frequently asked questions. You can also obtain details on the project by subscribing to the monthly e-newsletter.

• Don't forget to visit the RAVS Web page to keep up to date with the development of the new web-based permitting system.   When launched RAVS Web will make it easier and more convenient for you to apply for permits, check on the progress of a permit, pay for an approved permit, contact us, and download maps and tables.
• The WA Port Operations Taskforce in conjunction with the Fremantle Ports Authority and Main Roads, has released Business Rules and Corrective Actions for the Management and Control of Overloaded Vehicles - Carrying Import Containers from the Port of Fremantle. The Business Rules (10 page PDF 290 KB) are now available to download.