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    PBS now and beyond

    Oct 12, 2022 4 minutes
    Sal Petroccitto

    The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is committed to always looking at what we do, to find opportunities to better our approach and deliver fit for purpose and improved efficiencies for the heavy vehicle industry and in turn, our communities.

    As the sector continues to address the challenges involved in managing the impacts of COVID, including the ongoing effects of driver shortages and the forever growing freight task, it is critical that we do what we can to improve accessibility to safer and more productive heavy vehicles.

    This is focused on operators moving more freight in a safe way with fewer truck movements – and is a key principle underpinning the NHVR

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