Heavy Vehicle Specification

The Heavy Vehicle Specification describes risk-based requirements for Heavy Vehicles, as well as requirements for driver competency and transportation of non-dangerous liquid loads. It applies to all vehicles operated by companies and contractors working in both urban and rural/remote areas with a gross vehicle mass of more than 4.5t and/or a combination that includes a vehicle with a gross vehicle mass of more than 4.5T.

Supporting documents have been developed to help Safer Together members implement the requirements of the Heavy Vehicle Specification. This includes:

• Heavy Vehicle Checklist - For use when conducting truck, trailer & tanker assessments for compliance with Heavy Vehicle Specification Rev 4.0.
• Heavy Vehicle Active Fatigue Driver Distraction (AFDD) Checklist - For use when conducting truck, trailer & tanker assessments for AFDD compliance with Heavy Vehicle Specification Rev 4.0.
• Heavy Vehicle Bus Checklist - For use when conducting bus assessments for compliance with Heavy Vehicle Specification Rev 4.0.
• Heavy Vehicle Specification FAQs.