Heavy Vehicle Certification Systems

02/01/2025

23/05/2022

Just a technical on what is considered a semi-trailer. there is a defined examples of what a semi trailer for light trailers under 4.5 tonne in Vehicle Standard bulletins No 1 (VSB-1). For heavy trailers with a ATM over 4.5 tonne their is a different method for trailers that use a towbar over 5th wheel or goose neck to tow a trailer. For trailers that are towed behind via a towbar you need to measure the centreline of the axle group by dividing the body length into 3 equal sections. If the centreline of the Axle group is in the last 3rd then it is also considered a semi-trailer under the NHVL, therefore many earthmoving plant trailers will fall into this category and currently under the Victorian laws you should have a HC licence code as opposed to LR, MR HR codes.

23/05/2022

The item about who can tow a semi-trailer has been a contentious issue for sometime when it come to car licences over heavy vehicle licences. In March 22 the Road Safety ( Drivers ) regulations 2019 were updated. Now under a Victorian Drivers Licence Codes (Car) can currently still tow any single trailer that has a GVM of not more than 9 tonnes. I don't know why they refer to a trailer with a GVM when it should be ATM. However, LR, MR, HR are not permitted to tow any semi-trailer. Back in 2015 LR did not appear to be restricted from towing a semi-trailer, they are now again as they were previously before 2015. Other states may vary on this but if you are driving in Victoria you must comply to the Victorian road laws.

22/11/2021

Will be a very interesting event for those interested in the future of Automotive vehicle industry, direction, future technology by industry leaders and leadership.

South Korea and Australia are leading the early count in a global field of papers for APAC21, the 21st biennial Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference.

20/10/2021

Would be interested in seeing more information on this system.

Engineering firm Mechanical System Dynamics has engineered, designed and patented a revolutionary compensating fifth wheel that has the potential to dramatically reduce the incidence of rollovers in heavy and multi combination vehicles.

16/09/2021

Good opportunities available

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08/08/2021

Long Time supporter of a great program.

SAE appreciates the continued support of Ford, Gold Sponsor of Formula 2021

24/02/2021

Heavy Vehicle operators are you aware of the new VSB-12 requirements for rear marker plates. From 1st January 2021 that is now enforceable. Get your copy from the NHVR Website.

Vehicle Standards Bulletin 12 (VSB12): National Code of Practice Rear Marking Plates for all motor vehicles over 12t GVM and for all trailers over 10t GVM, is the national standard for rear marking plates that identifies the types of plates that can be used, where they are placed on the vehicle and....

17/02/2021

Need a truck modified in the wheelbase or other modifications. Talk to us for a price.

04/01/2021

We are back to work for 2021.

28/12/2020

Interesting Vehicle, lets see what we can do to help the owner of this monster.

20/12/2020

The end is nearing for 2020, it has been a very difficult year for many and HVCS was no exception. It has made us rethink the business model and future for 2021.

HVCS will be transitioning into new areas for modified vehicles and testing. Whilst commerical vehicles will still be part of the business it will no longer be and major focus.

The modifications on vehicles has become such a low standard that HVCS will no longer compete with low price structure based on volume.

We fully understand the industry and the need to change methods in servicing our clients. The problem now is that certain individuals have have basically lowered the standards so much based on pricing to make themselves look so impressive on the number of vehicles they certify that the only thing that has happened is the industry will have major exposer.

The authorities are duly seeing the issue and are going to change the structure in 2021.

In our view the sooner it happens the better.

Now on a brighter note HVCS will continue to support the heavy vehicle industry but with a very different focus and priority.

See you all in 2021.