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Tyres fit for PBS

Since I last wrote, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced two critical steps to ensure the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme continues to deliver improved, fit-for-purpose outcomes and efficiencies for industry, the environment and our communities.

On December 1, as part of our strong focus on breaking down barriers to enter into the scheme, we introduced a generic tyre approach, enabling PBS vehicles to use

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