Australia Heavy Vehicle National Law Safety Management System Standard 2026

The NHVR safety management system standard an operator must meet for heavy vehicle accreditation under the Heavy Vehicle National Law from May 2026: Part 2 requirements on leadership accountability, SMS development, resourcing and safety culture, hazard identification, risk assessment, controls, incident management and ongoing risk management, fitness to drive, training and communication, performance indicators, monitoring and review, continuous improvement and evidence, and an integrated, coordinated SMS used in daily operations; plus Schedule 1 fatigue alternative compliance (scheduling, operating limits, medicals, TLIF competencies), Schedule 2 maintenance accreditation (daily checks, fault reporting and repair, schedules, annual inspection) and Schedule 3 mass alternative compliance (vehicle control, pre-departure mass determination, suspension, verification). It comprises 44 controls organised across 8 domains, and applies in Australia.