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From 1 August 2026, the way heavy vehicle accreditation works in Australia is changing. The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) is being replaced by the new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme – and it's part of a bigger shift in how safety is proven, not just documented. We've broken down what's changing across Mass, Maintenance and Fatigue accreditation, and what operators should be checking before the changes take effect. Full read below 👇 hashtag#FleetSafety hashtag#RoadSafety hashtag#HeavyVehicles

The Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme introduces a new tiered accreditation framework comprising General Safety Accreditation (GSA) and Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA). What are the main changes 👇 Under NHVAS, operators are audited against systems that manage risks within specific selected modules, namely Mass, Maintenance and Fatigue. In contrast, the HVA scheme requires operators to be audited against a whole-of-business SMS. This means that all safety-related transport activities will be audited, including elements of Maintenance, Mass and Fatigue Management (regardless of which alternative compliance accreditation an operator may select). Successful completion of the entry audit will provide the basis for GSA. The entry audit will be based on the ministerially approved Safety Management System (SMS) Standard 2026, which has five broad categories: 1. Leadership and Commitment 2. Risk Management 3. People 4. Assurance, Monitoring and Improvement 5. Safety Systems. 🗒️ GSA is a prerequisite for accessing Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA) for Mass and Fatigue. To access ACA, operators must meet and be audited against additional specific alternative compliance requirements. Maintenance accreditation will remain, whereby operators with Maintenance accreditation will be exempt from annual vehicle exemptions in applicable states only. Access to Maintenance will be provided through obtaining GSA and meeting additional maintenance-related requirements. This tier of accreditation is known as General Safety Accreditation – Maintenance Assurance Program. To know more information about these new changes visit: https://shorturl.at/hGd1a #ActiveFleet #FleetSafety #RoadSafety #HVNLReform

From 1 August 2026, the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) is changing, introducing a range of reforms for Australia’s heavy vehicle industry. These include a new Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme, updates to fatigue requirements, simplified work diary record-keeping, and changes to mass, dimension and loading provisions. Drivers, operators and other parties in the supply chain should understand what these changes mean and whether they need to take any action. You can find further information, including the statutory instruments supporting the amended HVNL and recordings of information sessions, by visiting: www.nhvr.gov.au/hvnl #ActiveFleet #FleetSafety #RoadSafety #HVNLReform

Fatigue is one of the most underestimated risks in fleet operations, and one of the hardest to manage. Unlike a mechanical failure, it builds quietly. And drivers are often the last ones to recognise it in themselves. Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, responsibility doesn't sit with the driver alone. If your scheduling or dispatch practices contribute to a fatigued driver being on the road, your business carries the liability. The right technology doesn't eliminate fatigue, but it gives fleet managers the visibility to act before it becomes an incident. 📩 activefleet.com.au Source: National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) — nhvr.gov.au #DriverFatigue #FleetSafety #ChainOfResponsibility #OKORIS #ActiveFleet #HeavyVehicle #Transport #RoadSafety #Queensland

According to CARRS-Q research, the average fleet incident costs Australian businesses over $28,000 in insurance alone, and that's before you factor in downtime, lost productivity, legal exposure, and the human cost. The real number is often far higher. Most fleet operators know the risk is there. The question is whether they have the visibility to act before something goes wrong, not after. That's exactly what real-time fleet monitoring is designed to do. 📩 activefleet.com.au Source: CARRS-Q / NRSPP Australia / nrspp.org.au https://lnkd.in/dGi2DK8K #FleetSafety #RiskManagement #FleetManagement #OKORIS #ActiveFleet #Transport #WorkplaceSafety #Queensland

A question for the fleet managers and transport operators in our network: What's the biggest fleet safety challenge your business is facing right now? Every operation is different and in our experience, the answer to that question varies enormously depending on the size of the fleet, the industry, and what's happened on the road. We'd love to hear yours. 👇 #FleetManagement #FleetSafety #Transport #Logistics #HeavyVehicle #ActiveFleet #DriverSafety

Passenger transport operators carry a responsibility that goes beyond the schedule. Every route, every driver, every passenger on board needs to be accounted for. Active Fleet and OKORIS bring together 360° cameras, AI safety monitoring, electronic work diaries and telematics into one connected system, so operators have the visibility and tools to stay in control, no matter what happens on the road. Protect your passengers, your drivers and your business. Get in touch with the Active Fleet team to find out what the right solution looks like for your fleet. 🔗 activefleet.com.au #PassengerTransport #BusFleet #FleetSafety #DriverSafety #OKORIS #ActiveFleet #FleetManagement #VideoTelematics

Day 2 at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo 🚌 If you're at Sydney Showground today, come and find us, we'd love to walk you through how OKORIS gives fleet managers the visibility and control they need to keep their operations running safely and efficiently. #BusAndCoachExpo #ActiveFleet #OKORIS #FleetSafety #PassengerTransport #SydneyShowground

The stand is set up and the doors are open. 🚌 You'll find us on the floor at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo at Sydney Showground today and tomorrow, come and say hello, we'd love to connect. 👋 See you there! #BusAndCoachExpo #ActiveFleet #OKORIS #FleetSafety #PassengerTransport #SydneyShowground